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Museu do Pantanal
Located in Corumbá, the southern gateway to the Pantanal, this museum contains a reasonably interesting collection of stuffed local wildlife, Indian artifacts and modern works by local artists. The citys municipal library also shares the building.
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Museu de Corumbá
The Instituto Luiz de Albuquerque houses the Museu de Corumbá, which contains a reasonably interesting collection of indigenous artifacts and local modern art. It was closed for renovation for an unspecified period of time during our last visit.
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Praça Mirante do Tapajós
This pleasant oval-shaped plaza and vista point has two open-air eateries and nice river views. An observation tower affords an even better view, including of Santaréms own meeting of the waters. Look for a set of stairs just east of Brisa Hotel.
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Catedral São Pedro de Alcântara
Petrópolis’ cathedral houses the tombs of Brazil’s last emperor, Dom Pedro II, his wife, Dona Teresa, and their daughter, Princesa Isabel. The bell tower , which offers fine views of the city, remained closed indefinitely at the time of research.
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Galería Arte Uirapuru
Leticias largest craft shop, selling artifacts from local indigenous groups, as well as a natural Amazonian pharmacy that includes herbal Viagra. At the back of the shop is Museo Uirapuru, featuring a tiny exhibition of historic crafts (not for sale).
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Casa de Nhôzinho
At the eclectic and fascinating Casa do Nhôzinho, you can see a collection of ingenious fish traps, rooms of Maranhão indigenous artisanry, and hosts of colorful, delicate Bumba Meu Boi figurines made by the 20th-century master artisan Mestre Nhôzinho.
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Praia do Sono
This stunning beach, about 35km southeast of Paraty, is accessible only by foot or boat. Catch a Colitur bus to Laranjeiras (R$3.40, 40 minutes) and then follow the trail across the hills (about one hour). Paraty Tours and other local operators offer tours here.
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Museu Histórico e Artístico do Estado de Maranhão
In a restored 1836 mansion, the Museu Histórico e Artístico is set out as it might have been in days of yore, displaying all the furnishings, valuables and everyday belongings of an upper-class 19th-century family – including a private theater. It’s very well done.
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Jardim Botânico
This exotic 137-hectare garden, with more than 8000 plant species, was designed by order of the Prince Regent Dom João (later to become Dom João VI) in 1808. The garden is quiet and serene on weekdays and blossoms with families on weekends. Highlights of a visit here include the ro
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Praia da Fazendinha
A reasonably attractive beach 16km southwest of Macapá, which has a number of beachside restaurants with good seafood. From Macapá, take a Fortaleza or Santana - Vila Fazendinha bus southbound from the stop on Rua Tiradentes behind Igreja de São José.
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Praça do Arsenal
Rua do Bom Jesus, to the south of the square, was formerly known as Rua dos Judeos because a number of Jewish businesses opened here during Dutch rule (1630–54). Bom Jesus is at its best during the Feirinha do Recife Antigo , its colorful Sunday crafts market.
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Mina do Chico
Near Matriz NS da Conceição de Antônio Dias is the abandoned mine of Chico-Rei. There’s little to see as you stoop through the low passageways, but it’s the perfect place to meditate on the fascinating story of this famous king-turned-slave-turned-king-again.
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Museu da Língua Portuguesa
Half of Estação da Luz has been given over to this museum, with fascinating permanent exhibits documenting the rise of the Brazilian language as distinct from European Portuguese, as well as creative temporary installations celebrating Brazilian literature.
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Palacio Rio Branco
Acre’s first capital building, the imposing Palacio Rio Branco is now mostly a tourist attraction. A maze of interconnected rooms contain interesting and well-done displays on prehistoric artifacts, indigenous communities, Chico Mendes and the Acrean Revolution.
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Oratório Vira
This is the most famous of several oratórios (glass-encased niches containing images of saints) built on street corners around town by early-18th-century Ouro Preto residents to keep evil spirits at bay. Others can be found on Rua dos Paulistas and Antônio Dias.
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College of Law
Next to Igreja de São Francisco de Assis is the prestigious College of Law. Founded in 1827, it is considered to be Brazil’s oldest institution of higher learning, though the current building dates to the early 20th century. The college is not open to the public.
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Chafariz de São José
Constructed in 1749 by the town council, this beautiful fountain north of Córrego Santo Antônio has three sections: one for drinking, one for washing clothes and one for watering horses. The water comes from a nearby spring, Mãe d’Agua, via an old stone pipeline.
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Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado
Literary types shouldnt miss a quick visit to the Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, where visitors get an overview of the life of one of Brazil’s best-known writers. A wall of Amado’s book covers in every major language demonstrates his widespread popularity.
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Casa França
In a neoclassical building dating from 1820, the Casa França-Brasil sponsors changing exhibitions that are often dealing with political and cultural facets of carioca society. The classical revival building once served as a customs house. Theres a restaurant attached.
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Museu do Homem do Nordeste
The Museu do Homem do Nordeste, has anthropological exhibits on Northeastern life ranging from slave chains to Carnaval costumes, with good photos throughout. Its extensive and well done, but was closed for renovations at research time, so check to see if it has reopened.
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