Rejoice! You Don't Need a Visa to Visit Brazil Anymore

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Photo of Rejoice! You Don't Need a Visa to Visit Brazil Anymore by Priya Pareek

Planning a trip to Brazil will now be easier as President Jair Bolsonaro announced that Indians don't need a visa to visit the country anymore. This comes after the Brazilian government ended visa requirements for tourists and businesspeople from Canada, United States, Japan and Australia earlier this year.

Now when you must be thinking of planning a trip to the largest country in South America, here is a list of attractions that you should visit.

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Photo of Cristo Redentor, Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil by Priya Pareek

The colossal Art Deco statue of Christ is perhaps the first thing that comes to anyone's mind when we talk about Brazil. With arms outstretched 28 meters, the 30-meter statue is located on top of Corcovado mountain. Situated at a spectacular height, it overlooks the entire city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Photo of Sugar Loaf - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Priya Pareek

The rounded rock peak of Sugar Loaf is another easily recognizable structure in Brazil. Rising 394 meters above the beaches and city, it offers breathtaking views of views of Rio and the harbor. If you want a bit of adernaline rush, you can experience the thrill of riding suspended in a cable car between Sugar Loaf and the Morro da Urca.

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Photo of Iguazu Falls by Priya Pareek

The spectacular falls are located at the point where Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina meet. Visit this place to behold 247 waterfalls thundering down into the gorge below in a semicircle. Often touted as the world's most spectacular waterfall, Iguazu Falls was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1984.

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Photo of Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco, Brazil by Priya Pareek

Fernando de Noronha is made up of a collection of 21 islands and is known for its diverse and rich ecosystem that including dolphins, tropical fish, reef sharks, and rays. You can also go scuba diving and snorkeling while beholding this picturesque retreat.

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Photo of Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, Barreirinhas - State of Maranhão, Brazil by Priya Pareek

If you want to behold a striking desert dotted with rainwater lagoons then Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is a must visit place for you. The park is located in the north of the country and is made up of sloping white sand dunes. Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita are the largest lagoons there.

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