Holiday Ayo - Brazil is one of the most favorite countries for tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful beaches. The reason is, Brazil is a country that has more than 7,000 miles of coastline, so it's no wonder that you will find many beautiful beaches in this Samba Country.

Plus, Brazil has its charming little towns. In this city, tourists will be able to see various kinds of typical European colonial buildings that are hundreds of years old.

Offering a quieter city atmosphere with the friendliness of the local people, here are five small cities that you must visit while on vacation in Brazil.

1. Ouro Preto

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In Brazilian, Ouro Preto means black gold which refers to a gold mine located not far from this small town. The main attraction of Ouro Preto is its location in the hills of Vila Rica at an altitude of 3,868 feet or 1,178 meters above sea level. The city of Ouro Preto was built in the 1700s during the Portuguese colonial period.

Reported by the Matadornetwork page, in Ouro Preto there is a very popular church building in Brazil called The Church of Sao Francisco. This city has also been included in the UNESCO world heritage site.

2. Paraty

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Traveling to Rio de Janeiro don't forget to visit Paraty which is the most famous area in Brazil. This place is in the southern region of Rio de Janeiro adjacent to the bay so it presents a beautiful view. In addition, all the buildings in Paraty are painted white except for building ornaments such as windows and doors which are painted in striking colors.

Paraty was built in 1531 where this small town was always busy with various local community activities. There are many restaurants and inns for those of you who decide to spend the night in this place.

3. Morretes

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Morretes is a small town in the state of Parana, Brazil. This place can be reached by tourists by taking a train from the city of Curitiba for a few minutes across the rail line that passes through the mountainside and coast.

Morretes is known for its stunning natural beauty as it is surrounded by mountains and is traversed by the Nhundiaquara river. One of the favorite activities that tourists often do in this city is to enjoy its tempting local culinary delights.