Salto de Pirapora, Brazil

This small municipality in the São Paulo state has a population of just 25,344, a far cry from the glitz of Rio or São Paulo. The elevation of 630 meters means a cooler climate, but locals will have to contend with the persistent headache of bureaucracy - telecommunications in the area were only taken over by the Vivo brand in 2012. While the area has a reasonable size of 280 square kilometers, there's little to distinguish Salto de Pirapora from countless other sleepy interior towns. This is a place for those seeking a slower pace of life, away from the crowds and chaos of Brazil's megacities.