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Fazenda Cachoeira Grande
Founded by the Baron of Vassouras, Francisco José Teixeira Leite, this 19th-century coffee plantation 8km southwest of Vassouras was painstakingly restored over a period of four years in the 1990s. The historic plantation home and the owners collection of antique cars are open to v
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Instituto Reserva Kautsky
Flora lovers should head out to this lovely mountainside reserve, established by dedicated botanist Roberto Kautsky, who cultivated more than 100 species of orchids at his home at the southern end of town. To arrange a visit, phone weekdays between 8am and 5pm, or contact Cristine
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Igreja de NS do Rosário dos Pretos
Downhill from the center youll find Diamantinas oldest church, built by black slaves in 1731. Dont miss the tree out front with a cross embedded in its trunk; according to legend, it sprang up here as a divine sign to prove the innocence of an 18th-century slave who was falsely acc
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Largo da Ordem
Curitibas old colonial heart. Here, the pedestrian-only cobblestone streets are lined with beautifully restored buildings, many of which now house trendy art galleries, pubs and cafes. On Sunday, it fills up along with adjacent Praça Garibaldi for a lively art and artisan market wi
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Museu do Oratório
This museum features a fabulous collection of hand-carved oratórios – miniature home altars and portable devotional shrines dating back to the 17th century. Its housed in the Casa do Noviciado, a triple-level colonial building where Aleijadinho is said to have lived while working o
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Estação Pinacoteca
Located inside Estação Júlio Prestes, 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 col
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Casa da Imagem
Beautifully curated from some 84,000 historical photographs, this museum inside a restored colonial downtown mansion is a must for those interested in the São Paulo of days gone by. Themed exhibitions are changed every three months; and original frescoes from the 1880s were uncover
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Parque Anauá
About 2.5km northwest of the center, the vast grounds of Parque Anauá contain gardens, a lake, a museum, an amphitheater and various sporting facilities. Inside the park, the Museu Integrado de Roraima (admission free; h8am-6pm) has modest displays on the state’s archaeology, indig
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Parque Vila Germânica
Blumenau’s major festivals are held at Parque Vila Germânica, part huge convention hall, part kitschy Alpine village, which is worth a look-see even when events arent on as there are several good restaurants, bars, gourmet shops and a whole lot of lederhosen. To get there, catch bu
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Centro Carioca de Design
In a historic building overlooking Praça Tiradentes, this multifloor cultural space showcases a changing array of exhibitions related to design, urbanism and architecture. Depending on whats on, works here can be a fascinating window into the major ideas and challenges shaping the
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Porto Flutuante
Inaugurated in 1902, Manaus floating port was a technical marvel of its day, able to adjust 15m or more to seasonal water levels. (Look for high water marks on a wall facing the river.) Closed for renovation at last check, it will certainly reopen with improved shopping and eating
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Museu Théo Brandão
Housed in a handsomely renovated colonial building on the seafront, this museum offers excellent exhibits on the state’s history and popular culture; the most impressive displays are festival headpieces modeled after churches, which are loaded with mirrors, beads and multicolored r
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Arcos da Lapa
A much-photographed symbol of Lapa, the arches date back to the mid-1700s, when the structure served as an aqueduct to carry water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio. In a style reminiscent of ancient Rome, the 42 arches stand 64m high. Today it carries the bonde on its way bet
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Praça Municipal
Once the political seat of colonial Brazil, the Praça Municipal is now a lively place to people-watch and see panoramic views over the bay. Overlooking the plaza, note the impressive Palácio Rio Branco , reconstructed in 1919; the original 1549 structure housed the offices of Tomé
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Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul
A pedestrian promenade runs into Praça da Alfândega, the leafy square that is home to the Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul. The neoclassical building is an impressive venue for regional artists. On the ground floor, the inviting Bistrot de MARGS takes advantage of the leafy setti
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Parque Nacional de Brasília
In the northern reaches of the city limits, the 30-sq-km Parque Nacional de Brasília is a good place to relax. It has natural swimming pools and is home to a number of threatened animals, including deer, anteaters, giant armadillos and maned wolves. Bus 128 from box E12 in the city
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Gráfica de Literatura de Cordel
If you are interested in literatura de cordel, popular pamphlet literature for the masses with woodcut illustrations and verses on topics such as biographies of famous figures, love stories, opinions and views, visit the Gráfica de Literatura de Cordel , a workshop where you can se
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Feira
Embu has managed to retain much of its colonial core, thanks largely to the hippies, artists and intellectuals who made the town their refuge from São Paulo’s concrete jungle, starting in the 1970s. Today the town makes a popular weekend retreat for Paulistanos, when local artisans
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Saco de Mamanguá
This gorgeous fjord-shaped inlet cuts a narrow 7km channel into the mountains southeast of Paraty. Various Paraty-based tour companies offer boat trips here. Alternatively, hire a guide for the strenuous 2km hike up the dramatic peak known as Pão de Açúcar do Mamanguá (438m) for st
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Centro Cultural dos Povos da Amazônia
At the heart of this massive cultural complex is the excellent Museu do Homem do Norte (Museum of Northern Man), which contains an incredible array of artifacts and multimedia exhibits on Amazonian indigenous groups. From the center, buses 625, 711 and 705 all pass by, or ask a tax
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