10 Brazilian cities with names that honor foreign cities and countries (there are Colombia and even Macedonia)

According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, in Brazil there are 5,570 municipalities that are registered with the most diverse names, chosen as a way to differentiate and also to show the historical and cultural identity of each region. Many cities in the country have names that are repeated, but their namesakes are in different states, which ends up reducing the chances of confusing the locals, as is the case of Bom Jesus in Paraíba and Bom Jesus in Santa Catarina. There are also those cities that are named after cities or foreign countries, arousing people’s curiosity to get to know the “Brazilian correspondent” better.

In view of this, the awesome.club brings the 10 cities that seem “gringas” for having the same famous names of cities and countries outside Brazil. Follow only!

New York from Maranhão has around 5,000 inhabitants; considered a quiet city, it is located 570 km away from the capital São Luís. The main attraction of the city is the “Caju Beach” on the banks of the Parnaíba River, which has already received 12,000 tourists in a single day. Thus, as in the American city, those who are born and reside in Brazilian New York are called New Yorkers.

Before being called Barcelona, ​​the city was known as Salgado, because of the high salinity of the land in the municipality. Today, with around 4,000 inhabitants, Barcelona attracts the attention of tourists. One of the main attractions of the city, the “Pedra da Fé” (picture above), is very popular, whether for extreme sports or religious activities.

Barcelona is located relatively close to the state capital (Natal), at a distance of 95 km.

It is estimated that the municipality of Ecuador has around 6,045 inhabitants, and the main source of income for the families that live there comes from the extraction of mineral substances, especially kaolin. Ecuador is located 280 km away from the state capital (Natal) and has some tourist attractions, one of the most famous in the region being the “Açude dos Mamões”; and in the field of events, the “Festa de São Sebastião” stands out.

The city of Thailand is also called “City of Freedom” and is located 240 km away from the capital Bethlehem. With more than 100,000 inhabitants, the municipality also receives visitors from other regions of Brazil in its traditional festivities, such as the “Agricultural Exhibition of Thailand”, a great event that shows the local culture and attracts new businesses to the city.

56 years ago, Buenos Aires was founded, a city in Pernambuco that is famous for its exuberant landscapes, with the mountains being one of the most inviting attractions for tourists. The inhabitants of this region, around 13 thousand, have their economy based, especially, on the planting of sugar cane and sugar production. In rural tourism in the region, it is possible to discover the old mills and buildings that still remain in the city’s architecture.

As a reference for the geographical position of the city, it is mentioned that the distance between Buenos Aires and the capital Recife is 80 km.

The city of Costa Rica has almost 21 thousand inhabitants and is located at a distance of 328 km from the state capital (Campo Grande).

It is not by chance that the city of Costa Rica is also known as the “capital of adventure sports”, as the municipality is home to beautiful landscapes that, in addition to being contemplated, also serve as a “stage” for various extreme activities such as zip lining and rappel.

As a demonstration of the tourist potential of the region, the Salto do Sucuriú Municipal Natural Park is mentioned, which has the second largest zip-line circuit in Brazil.

With about 6,200 inhabitants, the São Paulo city of Colombia is located 466 km away from the capital São Paulo. Despite belonging to the state of São Paulo, the city is very close to Minas Gerais, including a bridge that connects it directly with a Minas Gerais municipality (Planura). The region of Colombia draws attention for its fishing activities due to the diversity of fish and also for the comfort, with accommodation option that offers assistance to fishermen.

Brazilian Macedonia is located in the interior of São Paulo and has around 3,700 inhabitants. City that is 567 km away from the state capital, has its main source of income and employment in the agricultural sector. Macedonia is a small municipality that had an organized urban growth. In terms of leisure, the city holds the “Festa do Peão” and welcomes visitors from other regions.

California is located 348 km away from the state capital (Curitiba) and stands out for one of its tourist attractions, a mother church with one of the largest towers in Paraná. The population of the municipality is estimated at 8,570 people and a curiosity is that, California, was the birthplace of singer Fabiano, of the country duo César Menotti and Fabiano.

Florida is a city in the interior of Paraná that has a little more than 2,600 inhabitants and is located at a distance of 475 km from the capital Curitiba. A peaceful city, where people can peacefully gather in a square to chat or spend time with games.

The city’s main source of income comes from livestock and sugar cane.

Do you personally know any of these cities mentioned? Which of the cities left you most eager to visit or even live there? Tell us!