Fodor's Brazil

Brazil lures visitors with its glorious beaches, snowcapped peaks, arid plateaus, and vast plains. This guide illuminates top attractions from the baroque sanctuary of a colonial church to the statuesque figures of the Copacabana. It includes attractions such as football and carnival, with insights on local food, music, lifestyles and more.

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Brazil lures visitors with its glorious beaches, snowcapped peaks, arid plateaus, and vast plains. Rio entices with its happy heart and its bossa nova beats. Sao Paolo invigorates with its ethnic diversity and its energy. From the baroque sanctuary of a colonial church to the statuesque figures of the Copacabana, the country's sights captivate your senses and capture your imagination. There are features on top attractions including football and carnival, with insights on local food, music, lifestyles and more, and comprehensive practical information for business and non-business travellers alike. Our local writers have travelled from Salvador to Basilia to find the best restaurants, attractions and activities, on and off the beaten track, to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave, be sure to pack your "Fodor's" guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.