The most important cities in Brazil

History, rhythm, color, miscegenation, nature, paradisiacal beaches ... As you see, Brazil It is a country that offers many tourist possibilities, so it is high time that you include it in your list of possible destinations.

If you have the opportunity to travel to this corner of South America, you will be very well received by its cheerful citizens. In addition, you will enjoy its rich and varied gastronomy, its unique celebrations and festivals in the world, its famous music, its sensual dances, its paradisiacal beaches, its spectacular natural landscapes and, of course, its good weather. In order for you to get to know Brazil a little better, today we want to take a tour of some of its main cities. Would you like to join us?

São Paulo

How could it be otherwise, we must start by talking about São Paulo, the most populous city on the American continent. Located in the homonymous state, it is the main center financial of Brazil and, according to some sources, the richest city in Latin America. Known as "the city that never sleeps", São Paulo offers a lively nightlife, among many other things.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil, could not be missing from this list. Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the south of the country, it will become the first Olympic city in South America. In addition to being one of the main economic, financial and cultural centers of the country, it houses landscapes and very famous monuments: the Sugar Loaf, the statue of the Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, the Maracanã stadium ... Of course, we cannot forget its carnival, the best known on the planet.

Brasilia

Of course, we also have to tell you about the country's capital, Brasilia, a young city (born in 1960), built to be the headquarters of the government, being Lúcio Costa the main urban planner and Oscar Niemeyer the main architect. The city, whose layout is in the shape of an airplane, was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Salvador de Bahia

Capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador de Bahía is one of the main cultural centers of Brazil, being able to find in its gastronomy, folklore and crafts a mixture from Amerindian, European and African traditions. Without a doubt, its main attraction is the old town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its churches and its beaches also stand out.

Belo Horizonte

We must also talk about Belo Horizonte, a city also known as BH or Beagá. Capital of the state of Minas Gerais, it offers a mixture of tradition and modernity, and a diverse geography, with mountains and lowlands. Its proposals in leisure and culture are numerous.

Strength

We continue our tour of the most important cities in Brazil in Fortaleza, capital of the state of Caerá. It is an important tourist, commercial and financial center. In fact, many know it as the “Miami of Brazil”. Here you can enjoy a weather excellent throughout the year and spectacular beaches.

Curitiba

Another city that cannot be missing from the list is Curitiba, capital of the state of Paraná. Thanks to the pole installation motoring, the metropolitan region is experiencing a high rate of population and economic growth, in addition to providing a cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is surprising for combining a high urban development with perfectly preserved old buildings. In addition, it houses numerous green spaces.

Porto Alegre

Finally, and knowing that we have left many important Brazilian cities in the pipeline, we want to talk about Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is one of the main centers industrial from the south of Brazil, in addition to being a famous university city.

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