the beautiful brazil

The Beautiful Brazil

21. LOPES MENDES BEACH
With not a building or restaurant in sight, Lopes Mendes beach is all about nature. A prominent surfing destination, it is counted amongst the best beaches in the country. It stretches across 3 km and is one of the 100 unspoilt beaches on the island of Ilha Grande.
22. RECIFE BEACH
The beaches of Praia de Boa Viagem and old Recife are known for their New Years Eve celebrations. The carnivals in Recife and Olinda begin well in advance of the New Years Eve, and feature a series of parades and balls.
23. BAIA DO SANCHO
The beach was adjudged as the beach in the world by Tripadvisor in 2014. Famous for its pristine waters, coral reefs, and peace and quiet, it attracts visitors from all across the globe.
24. JERICOACOARA
It is the northernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceara, and is famous for its beach, national park, hardtoreach locations that are accessible only through sand dunes tracks, and stunning coastal scenery.
25. MARACANA STADIUM
A visit to Brazil is incomplete without a visit to the famous Maracan? Football Stadium. Hailed as Brazil s temple of football, the stadium underwent a staggering $900 million upgrade for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
26. MARAGOGI BEACH
One of the most famous beaches of the Maragoginota municipality, it is known for its large, shallow natural pools called as Welsh. The beach is also the favorite amongst the tourists for snorkeling and diving.
27. SANTA TERESA
A neighborhood in Rio, it is famous for its long winding, narrow streets and is favorite destination for artists and tourists. It is home to several art studios, galleries, restaurants and bars.
28. PAULISTA AVENUE
The 2.8kmlong avenue houses large number of financial and cultural institutes, shopping areas and Latin America s most comprehensive fineart museum, MASP. It is also claimed to be the most expensive real estate in Latin America.
29. IGUAZU FALLS
The waterfall lies on the BrazilArgentina border and divides the Iguazu River into upper and lower portions. There are several goodquality hotels that offer a good view of the fall with lush rainforest in the background.
30. ANAVILHANAS ARCHIPELAGO
Recognized as Brazil s largest fresh water river islands, the archipelago consists of 400 islands spread across 90 kilometers. The islands are covered with diverse native vegetation and are home to different species of animals, including the piranhas, different types of birds, dolphins and manatees.