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Largo do Boticário
The brightly painted but sadly dilapidated houses on this picturesque plaza date from the early 19th century. Largo do Boticário was named in honor of the Portuguese gentleman – Joaquim Luiz da Silva Souto – who once ran a boticário (apothecary) utilized by the royal family. The so
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Páteo do Colégio
Occupying the exact spot where São Paulo was founded in 1554 by Jesuit brothers José de Anchieta and Manoel da Nóbregra, this mission is actually a 1950s replica of the monastery that once stood here. Inside, youll find a nice little collection of original relics from the city’s fi
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Museu da Cidade
Rather like the city itself, Museu da Cidade contains an eclectic assortment of the old and the modern, the sacred and the profane. Exhibits include Candomblé orixá costumes, the personal effects of the poet Castro Alves (author of Návio Negreiro, or Slave Ship, and one of the firs
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Parque da Catacumba
On the edge of the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, across a busy road, this park and sculptural garden has a short but steep trail to the Mirante do Sacopã lookout, which offers memorable views from a height of 130m above Lagoa. Its a 15-minute walk along a 600m forest-lined path. For a
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Praça Floriano
The heart of modern Rio, the Praça Floriano (known to cariocas simply as Cinelândia) comes to life at lunchtime and after work when the outdoor cafes are filled with a beer-swilling office crowd. The square is also Rios political marketplace and is a major meeting point for protest
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Estação Júlio Prestes
This grand turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts–style working railway station (actually completed in the 1930s) is the Estação Pinacoteca , an annex of the Pinacoteca do Estado hosting Sampas three best contemporary art halls and an excellent permanent collection of modernist Brazilian a
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Museu do Arte Contemporânea
Designed by Brazil’s most famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer, the Museu do Arte Contemporânea is a curvilinear building with breathtaking views; however, the exhibitions inside aren’t always very notable. Its about 1.5km from the Niterói ferry terminal; to get here turn right as you
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Parque Olímpico
This is the epicenter of the 2016 Summer Olympics and the Paralympic Games. Youll find seven arenas here: the tennis center, the aquatics stadium, the velodrome and separate arenas for basketball, judo and wrestling, handball, and fencing and tae kwon do. After the Olympics, the ci
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Basílica Santuario de Nazaré
Rather humdrum from the outside, the Basílica Santuario de Nazaré has a truly spectacular interior. Sink into a cushioned pew and admire the soaring marble columns, brilliant stained-glass windows and ornate wood and tile work in every direction, even the ceiling. The basilica is t
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Mercado Ver
The name of this waterfront market, with its iconic four-turreted structure, comes from colonial times, when the Portuguese would ver o peso (check the weight) of merchandise in order to impose taxes. The display of fruits, animals, medicinal plants and more is fascinating; go earl
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Museu de Folclore Edison Carneiro
Created in 1968, this museum is an excellent introduction to Brazilian folk art, particularly that from the northeast. Its permanent collection comprises 1400 pieces, and includes Candomblé costumes, ceramic figurines and religious costumes used in festivals. The museum also featur
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Praia da Guanabara Turtle Research Station
Four kilometers north of Anchieta, the Tamar Project operates the Praia da Guanabara Turtle Research Station . Here you’ll find a 2km stretch of protected beach where turtles come onshore to lay their eggs every summer, plus an interesting museum of marine turtle exhibits. To get h
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Museu da Borracha
The longtime Museum of Rubber was closed for renovation when we passed through, but is well-worth a second look for its fascinating history of rubber tapping in Acre. The museums three rooms have displays ranging from how tappers learned to extract the milky sap without killing the
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Anchieta Palace
Vitória’s grandest historic building is this former Jesuit college and church, now the seat of state government. Free guided 40-minute tours include the original 16th-century foundations, artifacts discovered during renovation, and the tomb of Padre José de Anchieta (1534–97), an e
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Espaço Cultural da Marinha
On the waterfront, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a sailor’s delight. Moored along the dock are the Riachuelo submarine and the Bauru (a small WWII destroyer), which have been turned into floating museums. You’ll also find a 19th-century vessel used by Dom João VI, countless shi
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Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
In the pretty mountain town of Santa Teresa, 82km northwest of Vitória, this museum celebrates the work of local ecologist Augusto Ruschi (1915–86), who conducted pioneering studies on the region’s remarkable variety of hummingbirds and orchids and was a strong early proponent of e
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Parque do Vale dos Contos
Built on the site of Ouro Pretos 18th-century botanical garden, this lovely, verdant public park snakes downhill along a creek from the bus station to the Pilar church, passing en route under the bridge adjacent to Casa dos Contos. It’s a tranquil spot with pretty views, great for
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Praia de Paraty
For accessibility, cost and beauty, this tranquil beach 17km southeast of Paraty is hard to beat. The adjacent chapel, dating to 1686, was the first constructed by the Portuguese in the Paraty region. Barracas (food stalls) on the beach here serve simple meals – dont miss the paste
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Praia da Rosa
Santa Catarinas swankiest seaside town, Praia da Rosa, has two main attractions: a set of stunning, nearly pristine beaches and a sophisticated, eco-aware population. Oh, and many opportunities for surfing. In winter, the bay becomes a breeding ground for southern right whales, and
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Morro da Providência
Rios oldest favela (slum, informal community) lies just north of Estação Dom Pedro II, the central train station. A free teleférico (aerial tram) connects the train station with the favela, and continues to a station on the north side (close to Gamboa). The views are excellent, and
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