What are the best destinations in Brazil ? To identify which are the most popular places to travel among Brazilians, and also present some travel tips for those looking for a next destination, we have put together this list with some directions for 2019.
Our list is also based on others published by the market, such as Travelers’ Choice, published on TripAdvisor , the Best Travel and Tourism Award , the jury choices gathered by the Folha de São Paulo or the dream destinations survey conducted by IBOPE for Skyscanner .
But our list is also based on the preference of our readers. What were the most visited destinations in Brazil here on the blog? What are the most popular places to travel on the internet? On @viagenscine Instagram we also did some polls to identify which places our followers prefer.
Stay tuned then to the best destinations in Brazil for 2019. Do you know everyone? Here are the hints of these amazing places, some classic Brazilian tourism, while others have grown increasingly in the preference of travelers.
And be sure to comment at the end of this post what is your preference among the best destinations in Brazil.
1 – São Miguel dos Milagres and the North Coast of Alagoas
Maragogi or Maceió are not the best answers for a quieter and more reserved destination . These cities are very touristy, with extensive infrastructure and large flow of tourists. The north coast of Alagoas reserves some paradisiacal beaches, on the way between Maceió and Maragogi. The road is known as the Ecological Route . Japaratinga and Sao Miguel dos Milagres are two of the top destinations in this region. Japaratinga is next to Maragogi (about a 20-minute drive) and also has natural pools and beautiful beaches. The advantage is that some of them are deserted. But if your idea of perfect travel is associated with even more privacy , São Miguel dos Milagres is the best option. The local tourism bet on charming inns and foot in the sand, ideal for couples. But don’t expect charm outside the inns. São Miguel dos Milagres is the most rustic of the cities of the northern coast of Alagoas and the villages are quite simple. Even so, there is a good offer of restaurants such as No Quintal (book in advance), Buda Bistro and Manzuá Gourmet.
2 – Jericoacoara (Jijoca of Jericoacoara), Ceara
From the first time I visited Jericoacoara in 1997 to the last time in 2018, this heavenly place has changed a lot . Luckily, it is still part of the Jericoacoara National Park , which guarantees the famous sandy streets where cars cannot circulate (only buggy rides circulate). Jeri (for the intimate or those who have difficulty pronouncing the long name) was once considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world . In the TripAdvisor list, it has been rising in the ranking among places to travel. In 2015, was in seventh position, in 2016 jumped to the bronze medal and in 2018 remains in the Top 10, in fourth position. What you need to know before you go Fame (and also the influx of visitors) increased after the Comandante Ariston Pessoa Regional Airport was opened in Cruz, a city much closer to Jericoacoara. Thus, the distance of 4 hours from Fortaleza decreased to just over 1 hour of travel. But tranquility is increasingly threatened. The sunset dune , one of Jericoacoara’s most famous sights, is packed. In order to take a picture in the Holed Stone , you may have to face a 20 minute queue. But how not to love Jeri’s incredible landscapes and vibe? And everyone deserves a little relaxation in the hammocks of Paradise Lagoon .
3 – Porto de Galinhas, Ipojuca
For those who ask us a travel tip in the Northeast, we always end up being a little repetitive: Porto de Galinhas is the answer. The destination is also one of the most popular among Brazilians: in the amount of Google searches, Porto de Galinhas is one of the top places to travel. What do you need to know Porto de Galinhas is in the municipality of Ipojuca , in Pernambuco. It combines easy access, good hotel and restaurant infrastructure with paradisiacal beaches ( Muro Alto, Maracaipe and the nearby Carneiros Beach are the highlights). It is a great destination for families with children , because of the super calm sea on some of these beaches. The great attraction are the famous natural pools of Porto de Galinhas . A raft ride to them is a must see program. Be sure to hire a photographer and do a rehearsal with the goldfish. It is super worth it and costs less than you think. For these and other reasons, it was no wonder Porto de Galinhas jumped from eighth position in 2019 to the top 5 of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice ranking in 2018. In Skyscanner’s list of dream destinations , it ranked third.
4 – Fernando de Noronha
Is it isolated and far from reaching? For those who are not from Recife or Natal, you need to take two flights to get to the archipelago. Yeah man? No denying it, the prices in Noronha are very good, both for lodging and for food, fuel and tours. The traveler still has to collect preservation and visitation fees. The island is completely safe and cars give way to buggy transport. Because it is an isolated island on the continent, the concept of a heavenly place gets its most perfect translation. But how to resist the natural charms of Noronha? This is where Sancho Bay is already considered by TripAdvisor’s public as the most beautiful beach in the world (in 2018 it was in second position). Fernando de Noronha ranked first in the survey of 10 dream destinations in Brazil, conducted by the Skyscanner website. In addition to the notorious natural beauty, everyone who travels to Noronha enters the relaxed atmosphere of the place.
