15 BEST Places to Visit in Brazil – Destinationless Travel

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When I think of Brazil, I imagine rugged, white sand beaches backed by rainforest, I picture vibrant, colorful cities like Rio de Janeiro (one of the best cities in the world, in my opinion), and I hear salsa music ringing in my ears which then makes me think of the nations biggest party – Carnival!

After spending a considerable amount of time in Brazil, I really believe it’s one of the most beautiful countries in the world! 

As the largest country in South America, Brazil isn’t that much smaller than the entire continent of Europe. This is why deciding where to visit in this massive nation can be challenging, to say the least! Traveling to a country of this size (it’s bigger than Australia!) takes serious planning, as there are literally thousands of amazing things to do in Brazil!

Brazil is one of the most well-known and most-visited countries in the world, and for good reason. I mean, it’s home to the world-famous Iguazu Falls, the Amazon rainforest (aka the most diverse place on the planet), and plenty of epic hidden-gem destinations like Jericoacoara Beach, famous for its sand dunes and the hippy town of Pipa!

To see it all, I think you’d need at least a few months, but most people won’t have that long, so that’s why it’s essential you plan your vacation before you get here. To make your planning easier, I’ve come up with 15 of the best places we visited during our two months in Brazil! The list includes vibrant cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, as well as some lesser-known spots like Natal, Olinda, and Recife!

Best Places to Visit in Brazil

1. Rio de Janeiro

The obvious first entry on this list of the best places to visit in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro! Easily one of the most famous cities in the world….