What to visit in Brazil? What are the greatest tourist attractions to visit in Brazil? If you're looking for interesting colonial architecture , check out Paraty , Salvador de Bahia , Recife and Ouro Preto . In addition, it is worth driving to Rio de Janeiro , where there are plenty of attractions to visit. The country's capital, Brasilia , is also noteworthy. There are no colonial buildings there, but futuristic buildings. It's a spot built in the middle of nowhere - so it has its charms.