LandmarkChrist the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
This great statue stands with open arms on Corcovado mountain above Rio. A cog train climbs through the forest to the top, so aim for a clear morning.
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Brazil is the size of a continent, with the rhythm to match. Rio de Janeiro has the beaches and mountain views, Salvador carries a strong Afro-Brazilian culture, and the Amazon and Pantanal offer vast natural wildernesses. Long distances mean most trips rely on domestic flights. Carnival, usually in February or March, is the peak of the year.
LandmarkRio de Janeiro
This great statue stands with open arms on Corcovado mountain above Rio. A cog train climbs through the forest to the top, so aim for a clear morning.
NatureParaná
Hundreds of waterfalls thunder along the border of Brazil and Argentina. The Brazilian side gives the best wide views.
NatureRio de Janeiro
A granite peak at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, reached by a two-stage cable car. It is a superb spot for sunset over the city.
NatureMaranhão
White sand dunes stretch to the horizon, filled with clear blue lagoons after the rains. Visit from around June to September, when the lagoons are fullest.
Photo: Julius Dadalti, CC BY-SA 4.0
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