19 Places in Brazil That Are Just Begging to Be Instagrammed

Located halfway between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on the lush Costa Verde, the small coastal town of Paraty is known for its beautiful colonial center. The cobblestone streets are closed to car traffic making it an idyllic getaway from Brazil's big cities.

Once a private estate, this public park in Rio's Jardim Botânico neighborhood is a beautiful spot to spend a quiet afternoon after a long lunch at Olympe, a Michelin-starred restaurant located just down the street.

Straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu Falls are the world's largest system of waterfalls. While a majority of the falls are located within Argentina, you'll get the best views from the Brazilian side.

Though this music hall is a fairly new addition to São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer actually drew up the designs for it in 1954, making its ultra-modern design even more impressive.

Ruy Ohtake also designed several of the midcentury-inspired villas at Hotel Unique's sister property located on 18 gorgeous acres in the countryside outside of São Paulo.

No trip to Rio is really complete without visiting the 98-foot-tall statue of Jesus located on Rio's Corcovado Mountain. For truly unique views, schedule a helicopter tour.

Pelourinho is Salvador de Bahia's historic center and is home to some of the prettiest pastel-hued colonial architecture in Brazil.

For the best panoramic view of Rio, take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain which looms nearly 1,300 feet above the city.

While the city views from Sugarloaf are not to be missed, head to Praia Vermelha to capture the perfect shot of the mountain itself.

The entire city of Ouro Preto in the state of Minas Gerais is know for its Baroque architecture, but the 18th century Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a particularly gorgeous example.

Book a room at the Copacabana Palace Hotel for stunning views of the iconic Portuguese pavement sidewalks and exclusive access to a section of the beach with lounge chairs and umbrella service.

São Paulo is a global hotspot for graffiti artists and Beco do Batman (a.k.a. Batman Alley) in the Vila Madalena neighborhood is the place to go to see some of their best work.

The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum has been a major landmark in Rio since it was built in 1996, but you may also recognize it as the backdrop to the 2017 Louis Vuitton Cruise show. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the futuristic building is often compared to a UFO and is located just across Guanabara Bay from Rio.

Since the Fernando de Noronha archipelago is located 200 miles off Brazil's coast, you'll feel like you're on a deserted island with miles of white sand beaches all to yourself. Trust us, it's totally worth the effort to get there.

Oscar Niemeyer had a hand in planning the entire city of Brasília, but his best work in Brazil's capital is arguably this stunning cathedral with its massive stained-glass ceiling.

Each winter, rains collect in the sand dunes in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park creating beautiful freshwater lagoons in this remote corner of northeastern Brazil.

Created by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón, the colorful mosaic staircase in between Rio's Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods is just asking for you to take a selfie in front of it.