Hidden Gems in Brazil: Beyond Rio to Lençóis Maranhenses & More

Is it the vibrant energy of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue with its arms outstretched, or the thunderous roar of Iguazu Falls?

While these are all incredible, must-see destinations, they represent just a tiny fraction of what this vast, breathtaking country has to offer.

The real magic, the kind that stays with you long after you’ve returned home, often lies just off the beaten path.

Imagine a landscape so surreal it feels like you’ve stepped onto another planet: a sprawling desert of impossibly white sand dunes, cradling thousands of crystal-clear, turquoise lagoons.

Or picture yourself floating effortlessly in a natural spring in the middle of a golden savannah, surrounded by the sounds of untouched nature.