Tourism in the state of Rio de Janeiro offers a variety of historical, natural and cultural attractions. The capital of Rio de Janeiro is internationally known for the beauty of its beaches and hills, as well as being a major hub for cultural tourism, with a number of museums, theaters and entertainment venues.
The Amazon is rich in beautiful natural landscapes, fauna, flora and cultural and gastronomic diversity, which has made the state increasingly stand out in the tourism sector, including sports and ecological tourism, encouraging tourists to have a sustainable vision of the environment that seeks a connection with nature.
Bahia is a state in northeastern Brazil with landscapes ranging from the tropical coast to the arid Sertão. The capital, Salvador, is known for its historic center, Pelourinho, with rich 17th-century colonial architecture and located on the Bay of All Saints.
Fortaleza is the capital of the state of Ceará, in northeastern Brazil. The city is known for its beaches, with red cliffs, palm trees, dunes and lagoons. The city´s folk traditions can be seen in dance performances at the José de Alencar Theater, an art nouveau building that opened in 1910.
Paraná is a state in southern Brazil that is home to the Iguaçu Falls, with hundreds of cascades stretching along the border with Argentina. Surrounding the falls is the Iguaçu National Park, a subtropical forest with several wild species.
São Paulo, Brazil´s financial center, has many cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. It boasts iconic buildings such as the neo-Gothic cathedral, the Martinelli Building, a skyscraper inaugurated in 1929, and the Copan Building, with its curved lines designed by modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer.
The Pantanal Complex, or simply Pantanal, located in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, is a biome consisting mainly of a steppe savanna, mostly flooded, with 250,000 square kilometers in extension and an average altitude of 100 m.
A mecca of Pará culture and gastronomy, the Ver-o-Peso Market is one of the most famous attractions in Belém and Pará. It receives more than 50,000 visitors every day. It is also one of the largest and oldest markets in South America.
Maranhão is a state in the northeast of Brazil with many tourist attractions, such as beaches, mangroves, waterfalls, rivers and a tropical desert. The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is after the rainy season, from February to May, when the interdune lagoons are full.