Brazilian Landmarks - 30 Famous Landmarks in Brazil Visual Story

Introduction This list of Brazilian landmarks covers famous landmarks in Brazil to visit, including historical sites... See all Landmarks

Vale dos Vinhedos, Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul

LANDMARK 1 This Brazilian landmark area is known for its wine production, an activity not traditionally associated... See all Landmarks

Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná

LANDMARK 2 Iguazu Falls are one of the major landmarks in Brazil. The falls are a series... See all Landmarks

Botanical Garden of Curitiba, Curitiba, Paraná

LANDMARK 3 The Botanical Garden of Curitiba (Jardim Botânico de Curitiba) is a stunningly manicured park and... tupungato/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

The Pantanal, Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul

LANDMARK 4 The Pantanal is one of the most incredible natural landmarks in Brazil. This vast area... See all Landmarks

Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul

LANDMARK 5 Bonito is a city in Mato Grosso do Sul known for its array of caves... See all Landmarks

Independence Park, Ipiranga, Sao Paulo

LANDMARK 6 Independence Park (Parque da Independência) is a large public park in the area of Ipiranga... See all Landmarks

Paulista Museum, Ipiranga, São Paulo

LANDMARK 7 Paulista Museum (Museu Paulista), also known as Ipiranga Museum (Museu do Ipiranga), is a history... See all Landmarks

Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo, Sé, São Paulo

LANDMARK 8 The Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo (Catedral da Sé de São Paulo) is a famous... See all Landmarks

Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, São Paulo, São Paulo

LANDMARK 9 The Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, or Ponte Estaiada, is a 453-foot-long cable-style bridge that... See all Landmarks

Ibirapuera Park, Vila Mariana, São Paulo

LANDMARK 10 As one of the largest urban parks in Brazil, Ibirapuera Park (Parque Ibirapuera) is a... See all Landmarks

São Paulo Museum of Art Assis Chateaubriand, Bela Vista, São Paulo

LANDMARK 11 The São Paulo Art Museum (Museu de Arte de São Paulo), or MASP, has exhibits... See all Landmarks

Copacabana Beach, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 12 Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous places of Brazil. Located in Rio de... See all Landmarks

Parque Lage, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 13 Parque Lage is in Rio's Jardim Botânico area, named after the botanical garden found here... diegograndi/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Escadaria Selarón, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 14 Named by many as the most beautiful staircase in the world, Escadaria Selarón is another... RPBMedia/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Lapa Arches, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 15 The Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), or Carioca Aqueduct, stand proudly in the Rio neighborhood... See all Landmarks

Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 16 The Christ the Redeemer statue (Cristo Redentor) is probably the most famous Brazilian monument. The... marchello74/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 17 Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), is a mountain peak that sits on Guanabara Bay in... See all Landmarks

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 18 Niterói, found across Guanabara Bay from Rio, is much lesser known than Rio but is... RenatoPMeireles/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 19 While not a physical landmark, Carnaval is undoubtedly a landmark event in Brazil! Carnaval is... See all Landmarks

Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro

LANDMARK 20 While many visit only the city of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to a nearby... See all Landmarks

Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais

LANDMARK 21 Ouro Preto is a colonial mining town found in the state of Minas Gerais. This... See all Landmarks

Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasília, Brasília, Distrito Federal

LANDMARK 22 The Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasilia (Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília) is found in Brazil's capital city... STYLEPICS/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás

LANDMARK 23 Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park (Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros) is one of the... See all Landmarks

Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia

LANDMARK 24 Pelourinho in Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most historical landmarks in Brazil. It's also... bermed2009.hotmail.com/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco

LANDMARK 25 This natural landmark in Brazil is a volcanic archipelago that includes 21 islands and islets... See all Landmarks

Dunes of Jalapão, Mateiros, Tocantins

LANDMARK 26 The Dunes of Jalãpao (Duna do Jalapão) are found in Jalapão State Park in Mateiros... See all Landmarks

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Barreirinhas, Maranhão

LANDMARK 27 Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses) is a protected national park found... See all Landmarks

The Amazon Theatre, Manaus, Amazonas

LANDMARK 28 The Amazon Theatre (Teatro Amazonas) is a beautiful opera house found in Manaus, in the... magdalena.paluchowska/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Meeting of the Waters, Manaus, Amazonas

LANDMARK 29 A popular natural landmark in the city of Manaus is the Meeting of the Waters... See all Landmarks

The Amazon Rainforest, Amazonas

LANDMARK 30 The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most popular landmarks in Brazil. This vast rainforest... See all Landmarks

In Summary

Conclusion Brazil is an incredible country that should be on every traveler's bucket list. This vast... See all Landmarks

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