Amazon
Amazonas, BrasilAmazon - one of the natural wonders of the planet, familiar to everyone else from the school's bench. By the degree of fame this river can compete with the Egyptian Nile and the Indian Ganges. The unique ecosystem of the longest water artery on earth.
Pantanal
Pantanal, BrazilIn November, the rainy season begins here. The rivers emerge from their shores, the water is poured, and the Pantanal turns into a swampy ocean, while some islands with vegetation still remain on the surface.
The Statue of Christ in Rio
Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de JaneiroThe Christ the Savior monument in height of 38 meters - a business card of Rio de Janeiro. Every year almost 2 million travelers from all over the world rise to the foot of a statue located on the top of Mount Corcovado, from where a picturesque panorama of the bay and the city opens.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Monto do Pão de AçúcarThe sugar head is a mysterious exotic place in Rio. What it is? The mountain is 396 m high, towering above the Gulf of Guanabara, the second most important observation point after Corcovado is Rio. From the top there is a stunning view of the seascapes, the panorama of the night city and the famous statue of Christ.
Corcovado
Corcovado is a mountain of granite, located in the Tijuca National Park, just to the left of the Rio de Janeiro center. His reputation for the mountain owes the statue of Christ the Redeemer, established at its very top. Thanks to the statue, Corcovado is clearly visible even from the sea, also the view of the mountain opens from many areas of Rio.
Lencois
Lençóis MaranhensesRight on the Atlantic coast is the beautiful national park of Brazil Lencois Maranensis (translated from the Portuguese - "sheets Maranensis"). Without a doubt, it should be attributed to the most mysterious places on our planet.
Marakana
Rua Prof. Eurico Rabelo, Av. MaracanãMaracan Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is not only one of the largest sports facilities in the country, but also a real landmark of the city. The facility was built more than 60 years ago for the World Cup in Brazil, but even today it is amazing.
Brazil is the fifth largest state in the world. Not surprisingly, over a huge territory of more than 8.5 million km², it occupies such a large number of natural, historical, architectural sights. We'll get to know them better.
Natural attractions of Brazil
The sugar head, the Iguazu Falls, the mysterious Amazon region, the Amazon River Queen, the world famous beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema, more than 20 national parks and reserves - all this is included in the natural treasury of Brazil. And all this attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year.
Especially popular was the mysterious Amazon region .Occupying a third of the territory of the country, it is, just imagine, the main "lungs" of our planet! Amazon jungles produce more than 50% of oxygen, which breathe not only Brazilians, but also the good half of humanity .Why are they called only as mysterious and mysterious? Because only 30% of the plants and trees growing here are studied by scientists .Here live unique animals and mammals that are no longer found anywhere on the planet .These include a giant capybara - rodent growth with a dog, gambling - tiny monkeys weighing less than 100 grams, a water boa anakonda up to 12 meters .
Architectural and historical sights of Brazil
The oldest cities, the oldest monasteries and churches are built here in the Portuguese manner. The main asset of local architecture is the city of Ouro Preto, on the territory of almost every structure is a monument.
But the most popular architectural structure in the country is the statue of Christ the Savior on Mount Corcovado. The 38-meter stone statue is a kind of "visiting card" of Rio de Janeiro. And this city itself, in fact, is one of the main pearls of Brazil. Not for nothing for more than 400 years, he is the center of tourism throughout South America. São Paulo, the main industrial and business center of the country, competes with him.
In Brazil, the world's largest stadium - the name of its "Maracana" - is built. Every football player in the world wants to play football here at least once. But, alas, this honor is not given to all.
The capital of Brasilia itself is an architectural treasure. The layout of the city resembles a jet plane or, as the chief architect, Lucio Costa, claimed, is a giant butterfly.