Whether in the brilliant curves of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, the landscape design of Burle Marx, in the colorful walls on the streets of its big cities, in the dolls made by Zezinha from the Valley of Jequitinhonha, in the fabrics woven by lacemakers and in the body painting of its indigenous peoples, Brazil always inspires the eyes far beyond its beautiful natural landscapes. In the big cities, where BLTA hotels and tour operators o er itineraries for lovers of the visual arts, reserved visits to galleries are good opportunities to meet the artists showing their work. Those staying in Belo Horizonte can take a guided tour of the Inhotim Institute, the largest outdoor museum in the world, with a huge collection of contemporary art. Other cities in Minas Gerais, such as Ouro Preto and Congonhas, contain the historical architecture and baroque sculptures of Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as “Mestre Aleijadinho,” carved in soapstone. While in Rio de Janeiro, the experiences for visitors range from Carnaval workshops, focused on costumes and percussion, to tours of furniture and jewelry design stores. With this proposal of experimentation, São Paulo offers immersions in the city’s graffiti, design and architecture. The country’s artistic efervescence can be found at such events as SP-ART and Rio ART, which bring together gallery owners, and in the exhibition Brazilian Routes, which features exclusively Brazilian artists, conceived of to value the knowledge and practices of each region of the country. The exhibitions of the International Art Biennial and Casa Cor, which promotes Brazilian designers, decorators and architects, also move the country’s art scene. If you appreciate handicrafts, follow the route through the Northeast, visiting traditional communities that master the techniques of basketry, embroidery, wood sculptures, ceramic pieces, weavings of coconut straw and other crafts transmitted from generation to generation. In Bahia, the artisans of Trancoso expand the cultural (and literal) baggage of any traveler. In Recife, a guided tour of the studios in neighboring Olinda is a great option for browsing the best of regional art. Add to the itinerary a visit to the Oficina Francisco Brennand, a former brick factory that today houses an incredible set of ceramic sculptures of great originality, and the Instituto Ricardo Brennand, home to one of the largest collections of art and history in the country. Spontaneity, authenticity, skill and tradition is what you will find in their most diverse expressions all throughout Brazil.