Unusual Places To See in Brazil
Have you ever been to Brazil? What do you know about this amazing South American country? Aside from its popular Christ the Redeemer landmark, what else can you see that is one of the most unusual places in Brazil! These places claim a varied landscape that has led to a great deal of tourism industry to perpetuate here. On the one hand, where you will find an extensive low-lying Amazon Rainforest, on the other, in the south terrain you shall find that the land is a lot more open, full of hills and low mountains.
1. Skeleton Hotel
The spooky Esqueleto Hotel or ‘Skeleton Hotel lies in an abandoned area in the woods of Gavea and São Conrado in Rio de Janeiro. Tall tropical trees surround this strangest place in Brazil, which lies at the center of the forest. The construction began in 1953 and a 16-floor hotel was built, which was closed later due to bankruptcy. It is said that later, the hotel became home to street dwellers and criminals. The stunning view of the ocean from atop the hotel is what draws the locals and tourists to the place now. You can trek up to the hotel and take the stairs to check out the property and enjoy one of the best sights and experiences here.
2. Chapada dos Veadeiros
This national park in the state of Goiás offers a different kind of natural beauty than the palm tree-lined beaches. One of the most stunning sights and most unusual places in Brazil is an ancient plateau, which along with other rock formations, is believed to be some of the oldest on the planet. The park is located in Central Brazil and its open pastures have soil rich in rock crystals, leading some to make pilgrimages to the park in search of healing.
3. Largo do Boticario
The lively Largo do Boticário Square is a famous attraction in Rio De Janeiro, located in the Cosme Velho neighborhood of the city. This unusual place in Brazil is apparently one of the few places in the city from which one can see the Carioca River. Large colonial style houses owned by rich expats are found here, which has become a party spot for foreigners and tourists. The square has several other historic sites to visit, in addition to exotic rain-forest vegetation that dominates the place.
4. Ilha de Marajó
One of the strangest places in Brazil named Ilha de Marajó is an island about the size of Switzerland is another hidden destination in Brazil. Ilha de Marajó is actually the world’s largest fluvial island — an island formed within a river tucked into the country’s northern reaches. The natural diversity here is breathtaking, with water buffalo roaming free across the region. The water buffalo is so much a part of the culture in Marajó that locals ride them for work to haul loads as well as for pleasure in festival races. Tourists across the world in search of a seemingly timeless tropical paradise can get to Ilha de Marajó from Belém. There are ferries that leave Belém every day from the Terminal Hidroviário Pier 9, and arrive in Salvaterra, at the port of Camará in three to four hours. There are vans and taxis at the port that can take you to your pousada.
5. Arco de Teles
The historical archway of Arco do Teles lies at the Praça XV de Novembro, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro Brazil. The 18th-century architecture reflects the rich cultural heritage of the city of Rio and thus a major architectural landmark in the history of the city. When it was originally built, it was a part of the former residence of the family Telles de Menezes, and now a famous attraction. Live bands keep playing music daily. If you are alone in Rio De Janeiro, you might want to visit this quirky place in Brazil and click a few pictures.
6. Florianopolis
The city of Florianopolis is also called “the best unusual place to visit in Brazil” by Brazilian magazine Veja, so it’s only natural that tourists would want to see what all the fuss is about. The coastal proximity and abundance of beaches (42 if you’re counting) are a major draw for visitors and the area is also known as one of Brazil’s surfing capitals. Those will enjoy the city’s mix of modern mega-city with 16th-century colonial architecture and historic fortress looking for more than beaches.
