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Parque Ecológico do Cocó
Parque Ecológico do Côco was set up in 1991 after local ecological groups pressed for protection of the mangrove swamps from encroaching highways and the industrial zone. Its Fortalezas most popular recreational park, and organizes activities to promote environmental awareness in i
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Travessa do Comércio
Beautiful two-story colonial town houses line this narrow cobblestone street leading off Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro. The archway, called Arco de Teles , leading into the area was once part of an old viaduct running between two buildings. Today, Travessa do Comércio contains half
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Sambódromo
The epicenter of Rio’s Carnaval, the Sambódromo was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1984. During the big parades, come for the fantastic views from the stands across elaborate floats, whirling dancers and pounding drum corps. The open-air arena received a makeover for t
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Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS dos Anjos
The Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS dos Anjos was under construction for nearly 100 years before its completion in 1759, and is considered the finest church in the state. Even Dom Pedro II (Brazil’s second and last emperor) paid a visit. Of particular note are the richly colo
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Igreja de NS da Corrente
The Igreja de NS da Corrente, completed in 1765, has some fine Portuguese azulejos (tiles), painted in green, purple and gold – colors rarely seen in Brazil, or Portugal for that matter. The Lemos family were big benefactors of the church (their family seal is marked on the floor)
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Museu Dica Frazão
Dona Dica Frazão has spent three-quarters of a century making clothing and fabrics from natural fibers, including grasses and wood pulp. Approaching 100 years old and lately confined to a wheelchair, shes still at it, making artwork and guiding guests through the display room of he
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Reserva Ecológica Vargem Grande
This 360-hectare park on private land contains two impressive waterfalls – Cachoeira Santa Maria and Cachoeira do Lázaro . There are small river beaches and natural pools for swimming. If you’re here for waterfalls, these are the ones to see. The reserve is 11km east of town on the
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Museu da Misericórdia
The Museu da Misericórdia is housed in a marvelous 17th-century edifice, this one serving as Brazil’s first hospital. Visits here include a guided tour (in Portuguese) that allows a glimpse of fine period furnishings, portraits and assorted finery dating back four centuries. You’ll
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Museu Aeroespacial
This museum maintains exhibitions on Santos Dumont (the Brazilian father of aviation), Air Marshal Eduardo Gomes, the history of Brazilian airmail and the role of Brazils air force in WWII. There are lots of old planes, motors and flying instruments. Highlights are replicas of Sant
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Jardim Botânico
The northern tip of Parque do Estado is given over to the Jardim Botânico , a well-tended botanical garden that includes a promenade of imperial palms, an orchid farm, picturesque ponds, a stand of brazilwood trees and a herb garden where you are encouraged to smell the aromatic fl
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Centro Cultural Laurinda Santos Lobo
Built in 1907 this large mansion once served as a salon for artists from Brazil and abroad, as the location of parties hosted by socialite Laurinda Santos Lobo. Guests included Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and American dancer Isadora Duncan. Today, as a cultural center, th
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Museu Villa
Housed in a century-old building, this modest museum is dedicated to the memory of Brazil’s greatest classical composer and founder of the Brazilian Academy of Music, Heitor Villa-Lobos. In addition to scores, musical instruments – including the piano on which he composed – and per
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Casa Chico Mendes
This simple wood house is where Chico Mendes lived with his family until his murder on the back steps in 1988. Tours include a graphic description of the moment he was shot, with bloodstains still on the walls. Across the street, the Chico Mendes Foundation center has poster-sized
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Biblioteca Nacional
Inaugurated in 1910, Rios neoclassical national library is the largest in Latin America. Its home to more than nine million volumes, including many rare books and manuscripts. Among the treasure trove are original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in
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Reserva Biológica de Comboios
Reached by a 23km dirt road from the city of Linhares, on the northern coast of Espírito Santo, this reserve is the state headquarters for the turtle conservation organization Tamar. Here you can observe giant sea turtles in the reserve’s aquarium, or continue north 7km to visit th
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Casa da Glória
Connected by a vivid-blue 2nd-story passageway, these two houses on opposite sides of the street were originally the residence of Diamantinas diamond supervisors and the palace of its first bishop. Currently housing Diamantina’s Institute of Geology, the place has plenty of histori
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Fundação Chico Mendes
The visitors center of the Fundação Chico Mendes contains wall-size photos of Chico Mendes with his wife and children, tapping rubber trees, and leading empate s – work stoppages designed to stop clear-cutting in the rain forest. There are some personal effects, including the blood
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Museu do Estado do Pará
The State Museum of Pará is housed in the grand Palácio Lauro Sodré, originally the residence of Portugal’s royal representatives in Belém and later home to various state governors. One such governor, Ernesto Lobo, was killed on the staircase during the Cabanagem Rebellion in 1835.
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Museu Histórico de Mato Grosso
Inside a restored colonial building, this museum is an interesting stroll through the state’s history. Exhibits range from reproductions of prehistoric rock art and books of sales from the slave trade to vibrant paintings illustrating the war with Paraguay and other historical even
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Museu Casa da Hera
Near Vassouras tourist office, this museum displays antique hand-carved furniture and other colonial relics in the former mansion of aristocratic heiress Eufrásia Teixeira Leite. Guide Ramon Telles brings the buildings history to life and sheds light on Vassouras coffee-growing her
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