States of Brazil
Regional Travel Guides

Bahia is known as being the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture with unique cuisine, Salvador’s colonial architecture, and the longest coastline of any Brazilian state. Its inland attractions include Chapada Diamantina National Park.

São Paulo is Brazil’s most populous state, with the city of São Paulo being Brazil's economic centre and the largest city in the Americas. It is famous for cultural institutions like the Sao Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), the Japanese Liberdade district, and a stunning coastline nicknamed the Costa Verde (Green Coast).

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its iconic landmarks including the Christ the Redeemer statue, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and for its parties - hosting massive Carnival and New Years Eve celebrations.

Pernambuco is a diverse state home to the colourful colonial city of Olinda, the natural pools of Porto de Galinhas, the cultural festivals of Recife, and the inland São João festivities in Caruaru

Minas Gerais is an inland state recognised for its historic colonial towns like Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, being the birthplace of Pao de Queijo (cheese bread), and tourism focused on culture and gastronomy with its distinctive cuisine.

Rio Grande do Norte offers a full range of coastal attractions including snorkeling at coral reefs, surf beaches, swimming with dolphins, and the sand dunes of Genipabu

Amazonas is Brazil’s largest state by area, located in the Amazon rainforest with tourism centred on ecotourism, river cruises, and the city of Manaus serving as a gateway to the jungle

Alagoas is a small northeastern state known for its clear-water beaches and coral reefs such as Maragogi, and São Miguel dos Milagres