Brazilians' guide to Brazil – your pictures

'Jump! Porto da Barra, Salvador. Every afternoon, youngsters gather on the breakwater protecting the Porto da Barra beach in Salvador to swim and dive into the warm Atlantic waters.' Photograph: David Findlay/GuardianWitness

'If you're heading to Porto Alegre, make sure you taste a traditional tea called chimarrão. After a World Cup match at Beira Rio go to Cidade Baixa, where you'll find a place called Cavanhas. Have a local hamburger, with local ingredients. Eat simple, pay less and do what all Colorados do after games.' Photograph: Eliana Rigol/GuardianWitness

'The Candelaria church in the centre of Rio de Janeiro.' Photograph: Pércio Augusto Mardini Farias/GuardianWitness

'Pelourinho: Salvador de Bahia. If you go to Salvador de Bahia do not miss the historical part of the city: Pelourinho, Bairro Velho. It gives you an idea of old Brazil, very interesting and charming.' Photograph: Tecla Teresa Dal Martello/GuardianWitness

'The fish market in Manaus is HUGE, as are the fish. There are many towns on the Amazon, and each seems to have very a large fish market. It's hard to believe the Amazon can sustain this level of fishing daily. The market here stretches almost as far as the eye can see.' Photograph: TomMcMaster/GuardianWitness

'Ilha Grande, RJ. My father owns a little house on this idyllic island and I have been visiting there since I can remember. Beautiful hidden beaches, and closeness to nature make me return year after year. Worth a visit.' Photograph: Clara Paine/GuardianWitness

'Oktoberfest Blumenau - SC Brasil. A piece of Germany in southern Brazil. Oktoberfest, the second largest beer festival in the world after Munich in Germany.' Photograph: rossiblumenau/GuardianWitness

'Boi Bumba, Parintins, Amazona. Two teams, the Reds and the Blues, compete annually to see who can produce the best music, dance and visual spectacles. Its origins lie in tribal warfare, but are now part of the cutural heritage of this area.' Photograph: DavidMillipede/GuardianWitness

'Pedra do Bau. Granite outcrop in the state of São Paulo, close to the state of Minas Gerais in the Mantiqueira mountains, and a number of small pleasant towns such as São Bento do Sapucai and Gonçalves.' Photograph: Thorpetowers/GuardianWitness

'Bicame waterfalls, Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The breathtaking cold waters of Bicame, a huge waterfall located inside a private natural park beside Serra do Cipó, one of most beautiful national parks in Brazil. The photo was taken during the raining season.' Photograph: boizon/GuardianWitness

'São João del Rei - Minas Gerais. Historical town of Sao Joao del Rei. Vibrant university town: nature, culture, nightlife.' Photograph: Gerson Nassor/GuardianWitness

'Lençóis Maranhenses: one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. It's a little far from other big cities, but it's worth the journey. Beautiful dunes, gorgeous lagoons, and close to the sea. A really incredible place.' Photograph: Vinicius Nascimento/GuardianWitness