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Praia da Lua
Manaus’ best beach has fine white sand and tea-colored water, and can be coupled with a visit to the Museu do Seringal for a nice city escape. Like all river beaches, Lua is biggest when the water is low (September to December). Beach shacks serve fish and beer at tables set up alo
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Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
Built in 1914, on the promontory of the former Our Lady of Copacabana chapel, the Forte de Copacabana (Copacabana Fort) was one of Rio’s premier defenses against attack. You can still see its original features, including walls up to 12m thick, defended by Krupp cannons. The several
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Casa Amarela
Relatively unknown and blissfully uncrowded, this unassuming yellow home is part NGO handicraft shop, part two-table romantic cafe and part tiny museum boasting one the worlds best collection of artifacts from Irmãos Villas-Bôas, a three-brother Brazilian activist team who were the
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Museu de SantAna
Opened in 2014 in Tiradentes former town jail, this is the latest innovative museum project conceived by Belo Horizonte–based Angela Gutierrez, creator of Ouro Preto’s Museu do Oratório and Belo Horizontes Museu de Artes e Ofícios . The simple but beautifully presented collection f
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Centro Cultural Oi Futuro
One of Rios most visually exciting additions is this futuristic space on the edge of Flamengo. Within 2000 sq meters of exhibition area spread across six floors the center features temporary multimedia installations that run the gamut from architecture and urban design to pop art,
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Museu Chácara do Céu
The former mansion of art patron and industrialist Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya contains a small but diverse collection of modern art, formerly Ottonis private collection, which he bequeathed to the nation. In addition to works by Portinari, Di Cavalcanti and Lygia Clark, the mus
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Vale da Lua
Over millions of years, the rushing waters of the Rio São Miguel have sculpted rock formations in the lunar landscape of Vale da Lua. An ethereal metaconglomerate of rocks containing quartz, sand and clay reflect a rainbow of colours and the chilly emerald waters add to the otherwo
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Casa de Benjamin Constant
This tranquil estate served as the residence for one of Brazils most influential politicians in the founding of the young republic. Benjamin Constant (1837–91) was an engineer, military officer and professor before taking an active role in the Provisional Government. He is also rem
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Forte de Copacabana
Built in 1914 on the promontory of the old Our Lady of Copacabana chapel, the fort of Copacabana was one of Rios premier defenses against attack. You can still see its original features, including walls that are up to 12m thick, defended by Krupp cannons. Inside is a museum with se
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Matriz NS da Conceição de Antônio Dias
Designed by Aleijadinho’s father, Manuel Francisco Lisboa, this church was built between 1727 and 1770. The eagle with downturned head and the Virgin Mary surrounded by cherubs both stand atop images of the moon, Portuguese iconographic elements that symbolize the Christians’ domin
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Forte de Coimbra
Located some 80km downriver from Corumbá along Rio Paraguai, this large fort was built in 1775 to repel invaders from Paraguay, which it failed to do quite spectacularly in 1864, when it was overrun by the Paraguayan army. As the fort is on Brazilian army territory, tour agencies h
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Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura
This excellent, extensive complex includes cinemas, performance spaces, a good cafe, a planetarium and two good museums: the Museu de Arte Contemporânea , and the Memorial da Cultura Cearense , which shows exhibits on Cearás traditional way of life and culture. Elevated walkways jo
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Morro da Conceição
One of Rios oldest neighborhoods, this pretty area feels like a tiny slice of Portugal, with its old shuttered houses, quiet cobblestone streets and twittering birds. While there isnt a lot to do here (its really just one long winding street), there are a few galleries open to visi
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Parque Nacional do Itatiaia
Established in 1937, this is Brazil’s oldest national park, and one of its most ruggedly beautiful. Its lush, dark foliage contains more than 400 species of native birds and is also home to monkeys and sloths. Divided into upper and lower sections, the park features lakes, rivers,
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Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Forte Defensor Perpétuo was built in 1703 to defend against pirate raids on the gold passing through Paraty’s port, then rebuilt in 1822 upon Brazil’s independence from Portugal. It’s a 20-minute walk north of town. To get there, cross the bridge over the Rio Perequê Açu, then clim
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AquaRio
The largest aquarium in South America is Rios newest major downtown attraction. You can get an up-close look at some 350 different species (there are more than 8000 animals in all), spread among two dozen different tanks. The highlight is a 3.3-million-liter aquarium with a tunnel
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro
This tiny church atop Ladeira da Glória commands lovely views out over Parque do Flamengo and the bay. Considered one of the finest examples of religious colonial architecture in Brazil, the church dates from 1739 and became the favorite of the royal family upon their arrival in 18
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Parque Lage
This beautiful park lies at the base of Floresta da Tijuca, about 1km from Jardim Botânico. It has English-style gardens, little lakes, and a mansion that houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of Visual Arts), which hosts free art exhibitions and occasional performances. The p
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Serra do Aracá State Park
Although this state park was established in 1990 to preserve the unique canyons carved out by the Rio Aracá, it wasnt until recently that the massive waterfall at its heart was officially measured and certified. Turns out, Cachoeira do El Dorado is Brazils highest waterfall, plungi
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Parque Guinle
This handsomely landscaped park is a pleasant refuge from busy Rua das Laranjeiras outside its sphinx-guarded gates. It has a small wooded area, a tiny lake with ducks and there are always a few cariocas lounging on the grass. Designed by French landscape architect Gochet (with lat
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