Cities in Brazil
The most important cities in Brazil at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Itaunas
Itaúnas is a coastal village in Espírito Santo known for a 1960s ecological event where moving sand dunes buried the original settlement.
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Bertioga
Bertioga is a coastal city in São Paulo state offering 33 kilometers of beaches and a large portion of preserved Atlantic Forest.
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Arraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo is often referred to as the Brazilian Caribbean.
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Teresópolis
Teresópolis is a mountain city named after Empress Teresa Cristina.
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Barreirinhas
Barreirinhas is the gateway to the world-famous Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
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Sao Thome das Letras
São Thomé das Letras is a mountain town in Minas Gerais built almost entirely from local quartzite stone.
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Cabo Frio
Cabo Frio is famous for its remarkably fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
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Canoa Quebrada
Canoa Quebrada is striking for dramatic red sandstone cliffs that frame the beach.
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Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, often called "Jeri", is a remote fishing village in Ceará, famous for its massive sand dunes.
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Buzios
Armação dos Búzios is a popular resort town located on a scenic peninsula in Brazil.
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Angra dos Reis
Angra dos Reis is the gateway to a fascinating archipelago of hundreds of islands.
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Tibau do Sul
Tibau do Sul is a coastal town built on steep cliffs overlooking the ocean and the Guaraíras Lagoon.
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Ilhabela
Ilhabela is an archipelago known as the Sailing Capital of Brazil, featuring numerous beaches and mountain waterfalls.
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Ilha do Mel
Ilha do Mel is a car-free island and a protected ecological reserve.
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Sao Sebastiao
São Sebastião is a coastal municipality featuring some of the most famous beaches in the state, including Maresias.
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Holambra
Holambra is a municipality known as the City of Flowers, originally founded by Dutch immigrants.
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Caraiva
Caraíva is a car-free coastal village in Bahia where the Caraíva River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
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Caldas Novas
The largest hydrothermal resort in the world in central Brazil.
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Guaruja
Guarujá is a popular coastal resort city close to São Paulo, known as the Pearl of the Atlantic.
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Campos do Jordao
Campos do Jordão is the highest city in Brazil, located at 1,628 meters in the Mantiqueira Mountains.
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Brotas
Brotas is the adventure tourism capital of São Paulo state, centered around the rapids of the Jacaré Pepira river.
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Morro de Sao Paulo
Car-free island paradise off the coast of Bahia, featuring picturesque numbered beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
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Porto Seguro
Historic coastal city where the Portuguese landed in Brazil in 1500, renowned for its long white sandy beaches and extremely vibrant nightlife.
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Itacare
Former cocoa-producing village turned surf mecca, known for lush Atlantic rainforest that meets directly with pristine white sand beaches.
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Trancoso
Former hippie fishing village turned luxury hideaway, famous for its grassy central square (Quadrado), colorful houses, and pristine beaches.
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Cambara do Sul
The gateway to the spectacular canyons of Aparados da Serra.
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Alter do Chao
A village on the Tapajós River in the Amazon region, famous for its white sand beaches.
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Alto Paraiso de Goias
The main base for the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
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Bento Goncalves
The wine capital of Brazil in the Vale dos Vinhedos.
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Ribeirão Preto
A prosperous center for agriculture and commerce in the interior of the state of São Paulo, which grew rich historically through coffee.
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São Bernardo do Campo
A highly industrialized city in the São Paulo metropolitan area, historically considered the cradle of the Brazilian automotive industry.
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Bombinhas
A small coastal city on a peninsula, recognized as the ecological diving capital of Brazil, boasting 39 distinct beaches.
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Niterói
The twin city of Rio de Janeiro on the other side of Guanabara Bay, known for high quality of life and spectacular views.
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Jaboatão dos Guararapes
The second largest city in Pernambuco, deeply connected to early colonial history and famous battles against the Dutch.
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Jundiaí
A wealthy city between São Paulo and Campinas that has evolved from an agricultural center to a high-tech and logistics stronghold.
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Campina Grande
An important technological and cultural center in the interior of Paraíba, famous for the world's largest São João festival.
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Piracicaba
A traditional city named after its river, known as the 'place where the fish stops', and an agribusiness powerhouse.
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Corumbá
The 'Capital of the Pantanal', located on the border with Bolivia on the Paraguay River, with enormous importance for ecotourism.
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Montes Claros
The largest city in northern Minas Gerais, an important regional center connecting the south and northeast of Brazil.
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Osasco
An economically booming city next to São Paulo that has evolved from an industrial center into a hub for services.
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Sorocaba
A historic industrial city in the interior of the state of São Paulo, valued for its high quality of life and modernity.
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Londrina
A thriving university city in northern Paraná, originally planned by British investors for coffee cultivation.
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Rio Branco
The capital of Acre in far western Brazil, closely linked to the history of rubber and environmental protection.
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Vila Velha
One of the oldest cities in Brazil, located right next to the capital Vitória and possessing a significant coastline.
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Caxias do Sul
A thriving industrial city in the mountainous region (Serra Gaúcha), deeply rooted in the history of Italian immigration.
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Contagem
A highly industrialized city directly adjacent to Belo Horizonte and an important economic engine of the state.
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Uberlândia
The most important city in the so-called Triângulo Mineiro, known as a strong location for agribusiness and logistics.
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Pipa
A trendy coastal village known for its dramatic pink cliffs, surfing culture, and frequent dolphin sightings.
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Cuiabá
The gateway to the northern Pantanal and the capital of Mato Grosso, which often records extremely hot temperatures.
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Florianópolis
The capital of Santa Catarina, which is mostly located on an island and famous for its many stunning beaches.
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What are the largest cities in Brazil?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.