Attractions of Brazil

To help inspire or plan your trip to Brazil, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Brazil which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Natural	History	Wildlife	Trekking	Cities	Religious Monument	Boat Journey	Rail Journey	Diving	Cultural	Adrenaline	UNESCO WHS

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Southeast Brazil - Rail Journeys

Serra Verde Express
The Serra Verde Express is Brazil's most famous railway and connects the town of Curitiba with the coastal harbour of Paranaguá, travelling through the Serra do Mar mountains. It was constructed between 1880 and 1885 by Belgian engineers and European immigrants and is a masterpiece of railway design. The tracks descend almost 1,000 metres en route, traversing a landscape of high cliffs, plunging waterfalls and dense Atlantic rainforest to reach sea level, making for a spectacular journey. There are two types of train on the route - regular and the more expensive tourist train.

Serra Verde Express

The Serra Verde Express is Brazil's most famous railway and connects the town of Curitiba with the coastal harbour of Paranaguá, travelling through the Serra do Mar mountains. It was constructed between 1880 and 1885 by Belgian engineers and European immigrants and is a masterpiece of railway design. The tracks descend almost 1,000 metres en route, traversing a landscape of high cliffs, plunging waterfalls and dense Atlantic rainforest to reach sea level, making for a spectacular journey. There are two types of train on the route - regular and the more expensive tourist train.