Teresina, Brazil

Capital City

This city of 714,583 inhabitants is the capital of Piauí, but don't let the size fool you - Teresina is a hot, lightning-prone metropolis with a heavy bureaucratic burden. With an average temperature of 27°C and over 129 days per year exceeding 35°C, the climate is a constant challenge. And despite being ranked the Northeast's top city for quality of life, Teresina also ranks among the 50 cities globally with the highest murder rates. If you can handle the heat, paperwork, and crime, Teresina may be for the adventurous few.