Choose from 189 Fun Things to Do in Brazil
Gloria Marina
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Gold Path (Caminho do Ouro)
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Barra da Tijuca
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Crystal Palace
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Gramado Zoo
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Cagarras Islands
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Chacara do Ceu Museum
The Chacara do Ceu itself is a work of art, built amidst lush gardens in 1954 with a 360-degree panoramic view of Rio and the surrounding area. The name of the house and museum means “Country House of the Sky,” and the views of both the city and the artworks are heavenly.
The museum features the works of Brazilian and international painters, sculptors, and engravers--from contemporary artist Candido Portinari to French Impressionist master Henri Matisse. Sadly, a Matisse, a Picasso, a Dalí, and a Monet were stolen from the museum in 2006 and never recovered. Still, the remaining items in the collection more than make up for the lost pieces, and the insanely low admission price ensures that art is accessible to the Brazilian public, to whom Castro Maya bequeathed his collection upon his death in 1968.
Cachoeira
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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
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Francisco Brennand Ceramic Workshop (Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand)
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Cervejaria Bohemia
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Curitiba Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
- The Botanical Gardens of Curitiba are a great place to sit and rejuvenate after a long day of sightseeing in the city.
- Wear layers to the park, as the weather can change quickly.
- The park is wheelchair accessible via the paved walkways throughout most of the premises.
Casa Franca Brasil
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Fora Beach (Ranchos)
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Cachoeira Toboga
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Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica)
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Catedral Sao Joao Batista
Sao Joao Batista, which overlooks the pretty parks and fountains of popular Getúlio Vargas Square, offers a pale pastel interpretation of classic Gothic aesthetics; the interior murals and lovely stained glass seem to invite light and cheer into the imposing structure. It is considered one of the most beautiful cathedrals in South America.
The cathedral is only one of this mid-sized city's attractions. The Autodromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul hosts popular racing events year-round. The crowds multiply in late September, when Santa Cruz, founded in the 1840s by German settlers, begins its outrageous and world-famous Octoberfest celebration.
Photo courtesy of Klaus with a K via Wikimedia Commons
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Fonte Nova Stadium
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Barra Lighthouse
Perched proudly at the end of the Barra peninsula and housed inside an ancient Portuguese fort, Barra Lighthouse (Farol da Barra) is a prime spot to view the spectacular sunsets and views across All Saints Bay (Todos os Santos).
Explore inside the lighthouse and you’ll find a small museum filled with maps, charts and artifacts – many of which were recovered from sunken European galleons that plied the seas transporting goods and slaves during the colonial days.
Admire the splendid fort (Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra), built in 1534 to defend the capital from indigenous and Dutch advances, then lie back against its old stone walls to take in the sunset over the bay.
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Barra is a popular beachside neighbourhood just south of the city center. You’ll find many hotels here and Barra’s restaurants and bars are a great place to hang out and party with the locals.
Barra Lighthouse is on Salvador's southwestern tip. Catch the Barra or Via Orl bus to Barra.