Brazil Lighthouse, People + Religious pictures

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This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Embark on a boat tour from the wooden pier and relax at the tables of upscale restaurant spilling onto this beach.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Go boating, spot wildlife, ride a historic tram and step onboard the replica of an explorer’s ship at this lake in Portugal Park. 

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

The city’s first place of worship is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture and interior decoration. Explore the inside or attend a Mass.

The city’s first place of worship is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture and interior decoration. Explore the inside or attend a Mass.

The city’s first place of worship is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture and interior decoration. Explore the inside or attend a Mass.

Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.

Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte. 

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte. 

Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.

Attend art exhibitions and live music events at this cultural complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer and located in a city center park. 

An iconic example of celebrated Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer’s work, this arts center is part of Belo Horizonte’s spectacular Pampulha Modern Ensemble.

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

The city’s first place of worship is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture and interior decoration. Explore the inside or attend a Mass.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.