In 2002, the unique ecosystem of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Thanks to the thought-out infrastructure, all 20 islands of the archipelago are considered the top-class center of ecotourism. Diving and surfing are also available.

Thanks to the well-conserved artifacts of colonial architecture, the historic parts of Salvador da Bahia were included into the UNESCO list in 1985. Here, tourists should visit Pelourinho Square, the local cathedral, and the Lacerda Elevator.

In 1983, five Jesuit missions from XVII-XVIII centuries were included into the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. These reduction missions – miniature towns with all the corresponding infrastructure – had been built to convert local tribes, namely Guarani Indians, to Catholicism.

Christ the Redeemer is the most well-recognized monument in the country. The statue stands on Corcovado Mountain. Christ's spread arms symbolize a blessing to the city. Millions of tourists are eager to travel to Rio de Janeiro just to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Brazil's famous tourist destination was erected to celebrate 100 years of independence. The work began in 1922.

The ancient city in the east of Brazil was once among the main centers of "the gold rush" in South America. Today, its value is substantiated with a number of unique buildings mostly erected in the 18th century and designed in colonial Baroque style. The present-day city has become a genuine open-air museum; its historic parts have even been closed to traffic.

Looking at the buildings in the historic center of Olinda, one of the most beautiful Brazilian cities, one can read the history of Brazil starting with the first Portuguese colonialists. This authentic city in the northeast of the country was founded in the 16th century.

One of Brazil's largest cities second only to São Paulo in scale. The city is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean around Guanabara Bay and is a cultural and industrial center of the country. Thanks to its unique landscapes, Rio de Janeiro is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

One of the world's most densely-populated cities; a large financial center in South America. Frantic pace of life: prosperous districts neighbor on favelas (slums), and homeless people may be found even in the cleanest and most well-tended nooks. Still, every traveler dreams of going to the beating heart of modern Brazil.

Foz do Iguaçu Municipality hosts the Bird Park. It occupies an area of 17 hectares. According to the organizers' idea, birds here live in their natural habitat. Places where large numbers of birds gather are hedged off. Tourists may enter open-air cages and watch the birds in their natural environment.

Both park greenery and structure never fail to fascinate tourists. This is essentially a small kingdom with its own palaces, lakes, and forests. The largest lake may be found near the entrance. White and black swans rock slightly on its waters. Plump geese and ducks swim nearby. The opportunity to feed them is another pleasure for the visitors of the park.

The Botanical Garden accommodates all the spectacular variety of Brazilian flora and fauna. It occupies 54 hectares and boasts 6.5 thousand registered plant types. The most valued ones are those on the brink of extinction. Apart from the lush greenery, the Botanical Garden has monuments and architectural installations.

One of Brazil's largest aqua parks is located in Fortaleza. For many tourists, Ponta Dunas is the favorite type of summer entertainment. Countless head-spinning amusement rides attract a lot of holidaymakers. Chutes and extreme, breathtaking slides in water torrents guarantee the most thrilling experience.

The Museum of Gastronomy in Salvador is a real find for those fond of delicacies. The exposition here is rather unusual. It is fully devoted to gastronomic subtleties. Here, one can learn the history of the Brazilian cuisine and national traditions.

The Ricardo Brennand Institute is located in the 15th-century mansion, 14km from the city center. The complex consists of two Tudor-style buildings surrounded by a beautiful garden. These are the Art Gallery and the São João Castle with a weaponry museum. The exposition includes sculptures, furniture, coins, and maps dating back to the period of the Dutch rule.

The Pinacoteca de São Paulo is an art museum with the focus on the Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present. It is situated in an old building of the arts and crafts school designed in the late 19th century by Ramos de Azevedo Architectural Bureau. In 1990, the building went through a substantial renovation process planned by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, an architect.

The Coffee Museum in Santos occupies a beautiful, imposing building and tells the story of the Brazilian coffee and coffee-making methods. For many decades, Santos had been the main coffee production center and played an important role in the coffee segment of the Brazilian economy.