Brazil besides Carnival

10 Reasons to Visit Brazil Now

We made a list for those who want to know Brazil besides Carnival and the World Cup and relax on low cost heavenly beaches. Are you ready?

1. Ouro Preto

Besides being an university town, Ouro Preto has some of the greatest cultural legacies of Brazil. You can even make an amazing itinerary by historical cities.

2. Paraty

It is considered the cultural center of Brazil. Paraty is the home of several parties throughout the year, ranging from music festivals and literature to film and photography. At the same time you can have some peace, you can also find interesting people and enjoy the bars, restaurants and the beauty of the city.

3. Canoa Quebrada

If your idea is to enjoy an amazing beach in a small city with a warm and peaceful atmosphere, that place is Canoa Quebrada. The city lies 166 km from Fortaleza and has wonderful cliffs and dunes. Some say that Canoa Quebrada was “discovered” in the 60s by French filmmakers of the "Nouvelle Vague" movement .

4. Blumenau

Beer? Do you like it? Pack up, go to Blumenau and enjoy a cold one. This cute european-like city has not only traditional little places but also great breweries.

5. Vila Velha

Besides being at ease in any of the six beautiful beaches surrounding Vila Velha, you can also have fun at the kiosks, bars and restaurants at Costa Beach, or find the surf crowd at Ponta da Fruta and Barra do Jucu.

6. Florianópolis

It is a relatively cheap city close to some of the most beautiful beaches of Brazil, especially the Rosa Beach. It has several bars and clubs, as well as many beautiful young people. It’s great for those who are single!

7. State of Alagoas

Alagoas has the most beautiful and relaxing beaches! Toque Beach was considered the third most beautiful beach in Brazil by the English newspaper The Guardian: "The light of the full moon rise is spectacular. Here, the moon appears closer and larger than it should be”. At the French Beach, being a beach protected by reefs, tourists can enjoy the calm waters and natural pools. However, another part of the beach is a great option for surfers seeking more radical waves. Besides shops, restaurant and bars, you can find microlight flights, banana boating and jet skiing.

In the city of Maragogi there is a chain of pools of natural waters that hide an incredible beauty you can’t help falling in love with. Besides diving, it is cool to ride a bike and pass by the old farms to get on a track in the middle of the Atlantic Forest.

8. Delta of Parnaíba, Piauí

Delta means the mouth of a river formed by several channels or arms of the river bed and, in Brazil, it is one of the only few in the world in open sea. Located between Maranhão and Piauí , Delta of Parnaíba opens in five arms, involving more than 70 islands. The scenery is fantastic, full of dunes, mangroves and islands.

9. Chapada Diamantina, Bahia

In the west-central Bahia state where the parties go loose at Carnival, it is also possible to find peace and tranquility. The Chapada Diamantina is one of the most amazing natural beauties of the country. Here you will be able to visit caves, caverns and canyons without hearing the drumming of tambourines.

10. Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco

A trip to Fernando de Noronha is comparable to a dream coming true.

A tropical island near Pernambuco ,that is one of the most important natural sanctuaries of the world.

You can enjoy natural attractions and experiencing a little bit of the history of the colonization. There are countless activities and tour options, which satisfy different people and offer to the visitor the chance to see all the natural beauties of the islands.

So, what are you waiting for?

Dowload our free Brazil desktop to always have an eye on such an idyllic destination and stay tuned: there are more to come throughout 2014!

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