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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

The best towns and cities for a holiday in Brazil 2026, from Rio to Recife

The historical Pelourinho District in Salvador, with colourful colonial buildings and churches - (Getty Images)

It does not come as a shock to find that the largest country in South America, and the fifth largest in the world, has natural beauty that rivals almost any other nation – but travellers shouldn’t overlook the towns and cities that complement Brazil’s landscapes.

Aside from its 7,500 kilometres of coastline and the Amazon rainforest that’s home to millions of species, Brazil also has diverse urban spaces, with a plethora of cultures, historical attractions and cuisine all built upon its indigenous roots and its history of Portuguese colonisation.

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