The best places in Brazil to film a video
Beaches, cities, and forests: discover some of the best locations to shoot a video in Brazil.
Located in South America, Brazil is globally renowned for its lush nature and cultural diversity. With landscapes ranging from idyllic beaches, through giant metropolises, to the largest forest in the world, the Amazon,
the country is an endless source of filming locations.
In this article, we'll list some top filming locations in Brazil that will make you want to add the country to your destination list. Check out our recommendations:
1.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most internationally renowned Brazilian cities. Its striking terrain, consisting of a mix of mountains and beaches that embrace the urban region of the city, is an attraction in itself.
There are also Rio de Janeiro's most famous tourist attractions, such as the Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar). The city's historic neighborhoods, like Lapa and Santa Teresa, attract locals and tourists alike with their lively nightlife and typically colonial architecture.
It's also worth mentioning Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, which impresses those who participate in the celebration with its giant floats and street parties spread throughout the entire city.
2. Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)
The state of Bahia is home to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches, as well as being the birthplace of the Brazilian martial art capoeira.
But today we're going to introduce a region of Bahia that is less explored by tourists from other countries, yet one of the most impressive places to film in Brazil:
Chapada Diamantina.
With its unique terrain, interspersed with waterfalls, caves, and stunning rock formations, Chapada seems like a setting from another world. The location is perfect for filming adventure scenes, nature documentaries, and even fantasy films.
Morro do Pai Inácio and Cachoeira da Fumaça are two popular spots in the region that could easily become the locations for your next film.
3. Fernando de Noronha (Pernambuco)
What's more amazing than an idyllic beach paradise? An archipelago filled with islands boasting many idyllic beaches! That's
Fernando de Noronha, a region with strict environmental preservation, rich marine life, and beaches with crystal-clear waters.
The islands of Fernando de Noronha are perfect settings for various productions, but they'll also capture your heart and make you want to come back for a holiday in Brazil.
4. Pantanal (Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul)
This is one of Brazil's richest biomes when it comes to flora and fauna. If you're looking for a filming location where you can capture images of wild animals, such as the jaguar and the alligator, the Pantanal is the ideal place.
There are over 400 species of birds, 200 species of fish, and 130 species of mammals, as well as dozens of amphibians and reptiles. In addition to the animals, there's also a unique natural environment, with flooded plains that form water mirrors. You'll certainly have incredible images for your production!
5. Ouro Preto (Minas Gerais)
Want to know what Brazil was like during the colonial period? The city of Ouro Preto is a true time machine, transporting its visitors back in time to the rich period of the gold cycle in Brazil.
The buildings are extremely well-preserved, the churches have their altars adorned with gold leaf, and the local cuisine is also a spectacle.
Need to recreate scenes from the past and looking for a convincing setting? Ouro Preto is the ideal place.
6. Manaus (Amazonas)
Just like Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon rainforest is also one of Brazil's most well-known places. It's the largest tropical forest in the world and one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
However, the region offers more than that. The city of Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, serves as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest but also provides unique filming locations, such as bustling markets, festivals, cultural events, and colonial architecture buildings, constructed during the prosperous rubber exploration period in that region.
Despite warmly welcoming tourists and professionals interested in filming in Brazil, the country does present some logistical and language challenges, which can easily be overcome if you have a partner like Story Productions. We can support your project from concept creation, through production, and all the way to post-production.
If you want to know how to film in Brazil,
get in touch with us and tell us about your project!
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