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Religious destinations to visit in Brazil

Brazil has a vast religious diversity and religious tourism moves thousands of people a year in the country. The main objective of tourists in this segment is to express faith or celebrate important dates, such as the Corpus Christi holiday and Nossa Senhora Aparecida Day, as well as people who want to know more about the local culture and history. Whatever your belief, there is no shortage of religious destinations in our country.

Check out 4 religious cities to visit in Brazil below:

1. APARECIDA, SÃO PAULO
This city is the main destination sought by devout Catholics! It has the National Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora Aparecida which houses several religious attractions and other places for this public. The city became a point of exercise of faith and mysticism.

2. SALVADOR, BAHIA
A destination rich in historical monuments with religious value! The city is full of Churches, Sanctuaries and breathes faith in its most diverse types of manifestation. Among the various religious celebrations, the Festa de Santa Bárbara takes place there, which brings together thousands of faithful in the streets of the Historic Center.

3. OURO PRETO, MINAS GERAIS
Undoubtedly a historic destination and much visited! With so much history to tell, it is home to large and beautiful churches that are open to visitors. Many of them are true works of art and among the more traditional celebrations, there is the Festa do Reinado de Nossa Senhora do Rosário and Santa Efigênia, a celebration moved by faith with music and dance.