City Rankings

Cities in Brazil

Browse 27 cities in Brazil ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Fortaleza, Brazil#1
    Brazil · Latin America

    Fortaleza, Brazil

  2. Curitiba, Brazil#2
    Brazil · Latin America

    Curitiba, Brazil

    Brazil's greenest city — a model of urban innovation, parkland, and European-influenced culture.

  3. Recife, Brazil#3
    Brazil · Latin America

    Recife, Brazil

    Brazil's "Venice of the Northeast" — where colonial canals, Afro-Brazilian culture, and sun-drenched beaches collide.

  4. Natal, Brazil#4
    Brazil · Latin America

    Natal, Brazil

    Brazil's "City of the Sun" — golden dunes, coral reefs, and colonial forts on the northeastern coast.

  5. Porto Alegre, Brazil#5
    Brazil · Latin America

    Porto Alegre, Brazil

    A vibrant southern Brazilian city along the Guaíba River with rich cultural traditions and dynamic parks.

  6. Campo Grande, Brazil#6
    Brazil · Latin America

    Campo Grande, Brazil

    Brazil's "Cidade Morena" — a laid-back Pantanal gateway with lush urban parks, rich indigenous culture, and surprisingly affordable living.

  7. Salvador, Brazil#7
    Brazil · Latin America

    Salvador, Brazil

    Afro-Brazilian culture, vibrant beaches, and colonial charm meet tropical rhythms.

  8. Campinas, Brazil#8
    Brazil · Latin America

    Campinas, Brazil

  9. Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil#9
    Brazil · Latin America

    Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil

  10. Belem, Brazil#10
    Brazil · Latin America

    Belem, Brazil

    Amazon gateway city blending colonial grandeur, Amazonian cuisine, and vibrant river culture on Guajará Bay.

  11. Brasilia, Brazil#11
    Brazil · Latin America

    Brasilia, Brazil

    Brazil's futuristic capital — a living UNESCO masterpiece of modernist architecture on the cerrado plateau.

  12. Belo Horizonte, Brazil#12
    Brazil · Latin America

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

  13. Itapema, Brazil#13
    Brazil · Latin America

    Itapema, Brazil

  14. Sorocaba, Brazil#14
    Brazil · Latin America

    Sorocaba, Brazil

  15. Sao Luis, Brazil#15
    Brazil · Latin America

    Sao Luis, Brazil

    Brazil's reggae capital — a UNESCO colonial gem and gateway to the surreal dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses.

  16. Uberlandia, Brazil#16
    Brazil · Latin America

    Uberlandia, Brazil

    Minas Gerais' booming inland capital — where Cerrado nature, Oscar Niemeyer architecture, and comida mineira collide.

  17. Vitória, Brazil#17
    Brazil · Latin America

    Vitória, Brazil

  18. São José dos Campos, Brazil#18
    Brazil · Latin America

    São José dos Campos, Brazil

  19. Anápolis, Brazil#19
    Brazil · Latin America

    Anápolis, Brazil

    Brazil's industrial heartland between Brasília and Goiânia — affordable, authentic, and off the tourist trail.

  20. Manaus, Brazil#20
    Brazil · Latin America

    Manaus, Brazil

  21. Joao Pessoa, Brazil#21
    Brazil · Latin America

    Joao Pessoa, Brazil

  22. Tabaranã do Norte, Brazil#22
    Brazil · Latin America

    Tabaranã do Norte, Brazil

  23. São Paulo, Brazil#23
    Brazil · Latin America

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Brazil's cultural and culinary capital where world-class art meets vibrant street food in a sprawling urban jungle

  24. Jundiaí, Brazil#24
    Brazil · Latin America

    Jundiaí, Brazil

    A charming city with wine culture, historic attractions, and easy access to São Paulo's metropolitan area.

  25. Goiania, Brazil#25
    Brazil · Latin America

    Goiania, Brazil

    Brazil's modern capital of green spaces and sertanejo music in the heart of cerrado country.

  26. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil#26
    Brazil · Latin America

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Brazil's marvelous city where golden beaches meet dramatic peaks and samba rhythms fill the air.

  27. Florianopolis, Brazil#27
    Brazil · Latin America

    Florianopolis, Brazil

    Brazil's Magic Island paradise with 42 stunning beaches, world-class surfing, and laid-back island vibes.