Brazilië

Land · Zuid-Amerika

Inwonertal 213.421.037

Oppervlakte 8.542.697 km²

Tijdzone America/Sao_Paulo, America/Manaus, America/Cuiaba, America/Fortaleza, America/Santarem

Officiële website www.gov.br

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Brazil Essentials

Brazil’s landmark destinations span from the coastal peaks of Rio de Janeiro to the urban hubs of São Paulo and Curitiba. This collection includes the Art Deco Christ the Redeemer and the granite summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. Architectural highlights feature the modernist São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), the Neo-Gothic São Paulo Cathedral, and Oscar Niemeyer’s Sambadrome. Natural and cultural sites range from the world-renowned sands of Copacabana and Ipanema to the 130-meter Caracol Falls and the unique steel-structured Wire Opera House in Curitiba.

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Editor's Choice: Brazil

Brazil’s architectural and natural legacy is showcased through iconic modernist landmarks and vast wilderness. This collection features Oscar Niemeyer’s structural masterpieces in Brasília, including the Cathedral and National Congress, alongside the neo-gothic São Paulo Cathedral. Cultural highlights include the suspended São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) and the 19th-century Real Gabinete Português de Leitura library. Natural landmarks range from the massive Iguazu Falls to the limestone landscapes of Serra da Bodoquena National Park. Historical viewpoints like Olinda’s Alto da Sé and Curitiba’s Panoramic Tower provide regional perspectives across the country.

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Hidden Gems of Brazil

This collection spans Brazil's diverse landscape, from the modernist skyscrapers and street art of São Paulo to the colonial architecture of Olinda and Petrópolis. Architectural highlights include Oscar Niemeyer’s sinuous Copan Building and Curitiba’s steel-framed Wire Opera House. Natural sites feature the subterranean Blue Lake Cave and the Amazonian confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões. Cultural landmarks include the historic Amazon Theatre and the interactive Museum of Football.

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Best Beaches in Brazil

Brazil’s coastline spans over 7,000 kilometers, offering diverse terrains from the urban sands of Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana and Ipanema to the dramatic red cliffs of Morro Branco. This selection features Maceió's coral-enclosed natural pools at Pajuçara, the surfing hubs of Búzios like Geribá, and the dolphin-frequented waters of Pipa. Highlights include the calm, sunset-facing Red Beach at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain and the reef-protected waters of Boa Viagem in Recife.

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Stunning Waterfalls

Brazil’s diverse landscape contains some of the world’s most powerful cascades. This collection spans the massive Iguazu Falls system on the Argentine border to the 353-meter drop of Cachoeira do El Dorado in the Amazon. It features geological landmarks like the basalt-framed Cascata do Avencal in Santa Catarina, the diamond-mining history of Chapada Diamantina’s Cachoeira do Mosquito, and the 186-meter Casca D’Anta, the first major fall of the São Francisco River.

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Museums & Galleries

Brazil’s cultural landscape spans from the brutalist architecture of the São Paulo Museum of Art to the 19th-century Imperial Palace in Petrópolis. This collection features the world’s largest open-air contemporary art museum, Inhotim, alongside specialized institutions like the Museum of the Portuguese Language and the Afro Brasil Museum. Visitors can explore Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist designs in Brasília, the Gothic-style castle of the Ricardo Brennand Institute, and the historic Amazon Theatre, reflecting the nation's colonial history and modern artistic evolution.

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Famous Religious Sites

Brazil’s religious landscape spans centuries, showcasing architectural styles from colonial Baroque to bold Modernism. This collection includes Ouro Preto’s gold-laden Rococo churches and Oscar Niemeyer’s futuristic designs in Brasília and Belo Horizonte. Iconic landmarks like Rio's Art Deco Christ the Redeemer stand alongside the massive Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, a major pilgrimage site. From the stone-clad cathedrals of the south to the historic Jesuit structures in Salvador, these sites reflect the nation's deep spiritual heritage and artistic evolution.

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Architectural Landmarks

Brazil’s architectural landscape spans centuries, from the 17th-century star-shaped forts in Natal and Salvador to the avant-garde modernism of Oscar Niemeyer. This collection highlights the country's structural diversity, featuring the sinuous curves of the Copan Building and the brutalist concrete of Rio’s Metropolitan Cathedral. It includes colonial-era palaces in Petrópolis, the historic Carioca Aqueduct, and the mid-century innovation of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble. These landmarks illustrate Brazil's transition from an imperial territory to a global center for contemporary design and urban engineering.

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Nature & Parks in Brazil

Brazil's diverse landscapes range from the Atlantic Forest to unique geological formations. This selection includes Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park, the world’s largest urban rainforest, and the white sand dunes and seasonal lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses. Visitors can explore the crystalline waters of Blue Lake Cave in Bonito or the glass-domed greenhouse in Curitiba’s Botanical Garden. From the bird sanctuaries of Foz do Iguaçu to the UNESCO-listed grasslands of Emas National Park, these sites preserve Brazil’s endemic flora and fauna.

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Breathtaking Viewpoints in Brazil

Brazil's terrain provides diverse vantage points, from the granite peaks of Rio de Janeiro’s Corcovado and Sugarloaf to the deep gorges of Fortaleza Canyon in the south. Urban observation decks include Curitiba's 360-degree Panoramic Tower and São Paulo's Edifício Itália skyscraper. Coastal perspectives range from the sunset-facing rocks of Arpoador to the historic Monte Pascoal in Bahia, the first land sighted by Portuguese explorers in 1500. The Serra do Rio do Rastro features a mountain pass with steep zig-zagging roads.

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Vibrant Brazilian Markets

Brazil's markets showcase regional diversity through historic architecture and traditional commerce. This selection spans from the eclectic stained-glass halls of São Paulo to the riverside Ver-o-Peso in Belém. It features specialized destinations like Rio’s Northeastern cultural hub, Porto Alegre’s Sunday flea market, and Ouro Preto’s soapstone artisans. Whether searching for organic produce in Curitiba, leather handicrafts in Recife, or gourmet delicacies, these markets serve as essential centers for local food, crafts, and heritage.

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