Brazil Gardens & Parks, Historical + Watersports Pictures

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Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

This energetic coastal city has a grandiose old town, superb art museums, pristine beaches and glitzy festivals, which celebrate its Afro-Brazilian roots.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Belo Horizonte’s sprawling central green space, home to theaters, lagoons and an amusement park, is fun for the whole family.

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Spot majestic dolphins and sea turtles in the ocean near this remarkable beach town enclosed by scenic lagoons and looming cliffs.

Tiny houses, castles and people populate a magical world in this family-friendly theme park that showcases miniature landscapes created in incredible detail.

Relax in upscale huts and swim in the clear, shallow water by the beaches that enclose this historic city.

A dignified stone church adjacent to Gramado’s main square is an impressive part of the historic architecture that distinguishes this picturesque town.

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Horseback rides, nature walks, water sports and wildlife spotting are just some of the activities on offer at this adventure sports resort situated on a bend of the Formoso River.

Visit this exceptional one-tree forest, where branches sweep across a huge area. Let your kids play and pick cashews freely.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

An elegant plaza in Gramado’s town center where locals come to enjoy good quality cafés, pretty fountains and abundant flowers in bloom.

Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

An elegant plaza in Gramado’s town center where locals come to enjoy good quality cafés, pretty fountains and abundant flowers in bloom.

Tiny houses, castles and people populate a magical world in this family-friendly theme park that showcases miniature landscapes created in incredible detail.

Head to the offshore pools to snorkel among colorful fish and wander around the shallow water caressing this long beach.

In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.