IBOV 166,934.19 ▲ 0.09% IPSA 11,153.77 ▲ 0.05% IPC MEX 64,297.53 ▲ 0.07% MERVAL 2,897,816 ▼ 1.68% COLCAP 2,446.73 ▼ 0.23% BVL PERÚ 58,401.58 ▼ 1.60% USD/BRL5.22▲ 0.34% USD/MXN17.06▲ 0.15% USD/CLP927.77▲ 1.24% USD/COP3,092▼ 1.20% USD/PEN3.37▼ 0.02% USD/ARS1,495▲ 0.45% USD/UYU40.26▲ 1.93% USD/PYG6,002▲ 2.02% USD/BOB11.48▲ 0.10% USD/DOP58.50▲ 1.26% USD/CRC444.65▲ 1.69% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.33% USD/HNL26.80▲ 1.74% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.81% USD/VES771.38▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.71▲ 1.08% EUR/BRL6.04▲ 0.02% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 166,934.19 ▲ 0.09% IPSA 11,153.77 ▲ 0.05% IPC MEX 64,297.53 ▲ 0.07% MERVAL 2,897,816 ▼ 1.68% COLCAP 2,446.73 ▼ 0.23% BVL PERÚ 58,401.58 ▼ 1.60% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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10 places in Brazil that will make you feel like you’re in another country

By · September 23, 2022 · 2 min read

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Did you know that you can walk around Brazil and feel like you are visiting other countries? There are several amazing places for you to visit here and that will give you that feeling.

Want to know more? See our selection of 10 places in Brazil that will make you feel like you are in another country:

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Holambra, São Paulo (Photo internet reproduction)
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HOLAMBRA

This city in the interior of São Paulo is a real little piece of Holland in Brazil! It also stands out for its flower production.

Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro (Photo internet reproduction)

ARRAIAL DO CABO

The crystalline waters of the beaches of Arraial do Cabo have already earned this destination the title of “Brazilian Caribbean”.

Maragogi, Alagoas (Photo internet reproduction)

MARAGOGI

Another destination that is our own version of the Caribbean. Who needs Maldives when we have this paradise in Alagoas?

Campos do Jordão, São Paulo (Photo internet reproduction)

CAMPOS DO JORDÃO

Campos do Jordão is 167 km from the capital of São Paulo. The chill and the typical landscape of the mountains and the architecture inspired by the European style make the city to be considered the “Brazilian Switzerland”.

Zu Lai Temple, Cotia, São Paulo (Photo internet reproduction)

ZU LAI TEMPLE

This temple is located in Cotia (SP) and will give you the feeling of being on the Asian continent! Its gardens are surrounded by Buddhist statues and sculptures that will delight anyone. In addition, trees and fountains complement the peaceful atmosphere of the place.

Miroku Tower, Ribeirão Pires, São Paulo (Photo internet reproduction)

MIROKU TOWER

Miroku Tower is located in Ribeirão Pires (SP) and is the largest Japanese tower in Brazil. A refuge close to the capital of São Paulo that guarantees a good option for a vacation.

Cunha, São Paulo (Photo internet reproduction)

LAVENDER CENTER IN CUNHA

It may seem like you are in Provence, France, but this destination is in the state of São Paulo!

Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco (Photo internet reproduction)

FERNANDO DE NORONHA

Another paradise destination with crystal clear beaches and breathtaking landscapes – better than many international destinations.

Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul (Photo internet reproduction)

GRAMADO

Gramado is a city famous for its many tourist attractions and for its charming European air.

Jalapão, Tocantins (Photo internet reproduction)

JALAPÃO

The natural (and unique!) beauties that you will find in this destination in Tocantins will give you the feeling of being outside Brazil.

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