Check out the 7 most beautiful cities in Brazil!
Surely, you have heard that there is no more enchanting country than Brazil, and whoever said this is quite right! With its striking multiculturalism, it is as if the country houses several different countries in one nation.
There are places with a milder and cozier climate, others that mix the classic with the contemporary, and those that are more stripped down and full of life, animation, and color. And as we get to know them, one thing automatically comes to mind: there is no shortage of beautiful cities in Brazil. Today, Happy Tours invites you to visit 7 of them. Let's go?!
After all, which are the most beautiful cities in Brazil?
We have compiled a list of 7 centers, located in diversified states and regions. Among them are:
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Fernando de Noronha (PE);
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Rio de Janeiro (RJ);
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Ouro Preto (MG);
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Gramado (RS);
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Salvador (BA);
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Morretes (PR);
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Bonito (MS).
Now that you know what they are, let's get to know a little more about each of the cities!
1. Fernando de Noronha, in Pernambuco
Fernando de Noronha is actually an archipelago. Located in the northeast, a little more than 500 km from the capital of Pernambuco, the paradise is formed by several islands and islets, in which the rocks, beaches, sunsets, historical constructions, dolphins, and turtles are perfectly harmonized and, thus, contribute to the formation of breathtaking landscapes.
There, nature is carefully preserved and reveals an uncompromising strength and a verdant contrast of colors, Noronha is an immensity of blue.
2. Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de Janeiro
Rio needs no comment when the subject at hand is its beauty! The carioca capital blends the peace of bossa nova with the excitement of carnival. Filled with natural parks, in which you can find several classic buildings, Rio also has museums and historical centers of impressive structure.
And what about the beautiful beaches spread throughout the city and the sights that bring together old art and new modern spaces?! At the top of Corcovado Hill, in Santa Teresa, the Christ is with open arms for the city that enchants everyone.
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3. Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais
Considered a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO, Ouro Preto is an old town in Minas Gerais whose baroque architecture impresses with its wealth of details. With a bucolic air, gold is not only part of the history and name of the city, but also of the color of the sunset that illuminates the entire center as it sets.
Filled with houses, churches, and establishments with colonial facades, Ouro Preto has its length covered by streets and stone slopes and surrounded by the hills, the mark of Minas Gerais.
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4. Gramado, in Rio Grande do Sul
A charm in the form of a city: this is how Gramado can be defined. With European refinement, the city is extremely well cared for; thus, there are flowers, elegant objects, and trees scattered everywhere. Besides the many parks, where the presence of nature is strong and impressive.
The facades of the residences and businesses follow the same pattern and have Germanic, Italian, and German characteristics with Gaucho features. In short, every corner has a charming detail and the streets are the most beautiful in the country, no doubt about it.
5. Salvador, Bahia
Full of color, joy, and history, Salvador is the capital of Bahia - and the first of Brazil - with the most colorful neoclassical architecture in the country, the Pelourinho being the most striking and beautiful proof. With a strong African, Portuguese, and indigenous influence, the city holds veritable spectacles in the form of historical monuments.
And the beach, which surrounds the city with its stone walls, is rich in a dazzling blue that connects harmoniously with the black and white of the tower and the green of the lawn of the Barra Lighthouse.
6. Morretes, in Paraná
The beauty of this town can be felt before you even set foot in it. To get there, you can drive along the famous Graciosa Road, a forest road with beautiful plant species on both sides.
Morretes is a small town in the state of Paraná, located between the mountains and the coast. In the middle of the city, the Nhundiaquara River flows by, and around it, the historic and charming constructions affirm the beauty of the city.
7. Bonito, in Mato Grosso do Sul
Bonito is a small and quiet town in Mato Grosso do Sul, where nature is the strong point and contributes for the town to live up to its name.
Full of rivers, grottos, caves, lagoons, estates, and forests, it is possible to contemplate the beauty of the animals and the strong colors of the natural vastness.
Well, in this article you have seen 7 of the most beautiful cities in Brazil, each one in a different state of the federation and with its own particularities. You feel like getting to know them personally, don't you? Then start planning to do so.
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