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Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) is the oldest educational institution in Brazil, dating back to 1912. Mainly made up of a single 17,000-square-meter neo-classical building, the school occupies an entire block of Curitiba’s town center on one end of Praça
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Estrada das Paineiras
Estrada das Paineiras Travelers typically find their way to this scenic winding road tucked amid the hills outside Rio en route to the towering statue of Christ. But locals say this 3-mile path through epic landscapes, waterfalls and thick forests is a destination all its own. Visitors have free r
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Embu das Artes
Embu das Artes Known simply as Embu to most, the town of Embu das Artes, just outside São Paulo, was founded in 1554, and by the 1930s Embu was already making a name for itself as an artists hub. Come at the weekends to enjoy the Arts and Handicrafts Market. Launched in the late ‘60s, its been pop
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Dunas Park
Dunas Park Dunas Park or Parque das Dunas is the second largest urban park in all of Brazil, offering a retreat into nature from the hustle and bustle of city life for both locals and visitors. Its scenic mixture of lush rainforest and tall, golden sand dunes creates a unique landscape to experien
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Dique do Tororó (Tororo Dam)
Dique do Tororó (Tororo Dam) In a city that’s filled with crowds of people, bustling commercial districts and an energy that can be described as nothing short of kinetic, the quiet out-of-the-way sidewalks of Dique do Tororo provide a welcome escape. Located near the south entrance of the stadium
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Curitiba Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
Curitiba Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico) A signature site of the city, the Curitiba Botanical Garden combines serene greenery with stunning architecture. The gardens were created in the style of the French royal gardens, but feature Brazil’s tropical flora and fauna. The centerpiece is an art n
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Cumbuco Beach
Cumbuco Beach Fortaleza is blessed with many spectacular beaches and Cumbuco Beach is no exception. Just 45 minutes drive from the city and attached to a small fishing village, the beach is distinguished by its rolling white sand dunes and empty stretches of sand lined with coconut trees. Cumbuco
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Conceicao Lagoon (Lagoa da Conceicao)
Conceicao Lagoon (Lagoa da Conceicao) Located just over the hill from downtown Florianopolis, the Lagoa da Conceição neighborhood is situated on a lagoon that bears the same name. This is Florianopolis’ oldest neighborhood and still retains some of the colonial architecture from centuries ago. Tod
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Coffee Palace
Coffee Palace Near São Paulo, the port city of Santos is home to Brazil’s Coffee Palace. Opened in 1914, it served as the hub of Brazil’s booming coffee industry, where traders determined the daily price of Brazil’s main export until the ‘50s, effectively making the Coffee Palace South America’s v
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Cinelandia
Cinelandia Located in Rio’s central financial district, Cinelandia is the common name for an attractive Parisian-style square officially named Praça Floriano Peixoto. During the early years of the twentieth century, Rio’s city center was remodeled to make the city more trendy and livable. An eight
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Cidade do Samba (Samba City)
Cidade do Samba (Samba City) Every February and early March, the world’s largest party takes place on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sure—Carnaval is celebrated in ports and cities all around the globe, but none have the flare, color, or passion of the massive festival in Rio. At the Cidad
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Cidade Alta
Cidade Alta Cidade Alta (Upper City) contains Salvador’s largest concentration of sights. Perched on an escarpment and affording great views over the bay (Todos os Santos), it is here where you’ll find Pelourinho, Brazil’s original and restored colonial capital, Museo Afro-Brasiliero, and the São
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Built by slaves in the early 1700s, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary is one of Paraty’s most historic—and most visited—religious sites. The ornate wooden altars, gilded in gold, provide a stark contrast to the whitewashed walls of the central church. A brillian
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Center of Tourism (Centro de Turismo do Ceara)
Center of Tourism (Centro de Turismo do Ceara) Housed within the former public jailhouse in downtown Fortaleza, the Center of Tourism (Centro de Turismo do Ceara) has been fully restored to include art and traditional local craft shops, the Museum of Art and Popular Culture (Museu de Arte e Cultur
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Catedral Sao Joao Batista
Catedral Sao Joao Batista This elegant example of neo-Gothic architecture, easily Brazils finest, might seem more at home in Medieval France than the rainforests of the New World. But the graceful symphony of peaked arches and delicately rendered 82m (169ft) towers, built between 1928 and 1932, is
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Casa Franca Brasil
Casa Franca Brasil This architectural highlight was built in 1820 and once served as a customs house for the region. Today, Casa Franca Brasil is home to rotating exhibitions that showcase the nation’s political and cultural history. Travelers say the building is worth a visit because it’s an
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Cantareira State Park (Parque Estadual da Cantareira)
Cantareira State Park (Parque Estadual da Cantareira) Covering nearly 20,000 acres and rising out of northern São Paulo, Cantareira State Park (Parque Estadual da Cantareira) is one of the world’s largest patches of tropical rainforest thats within a city. A popular spot for escaping the hustle an
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Caixa d’Aco
Caixa d’Aco This beautiful beach located in Porto Belo in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, is a favorite destination among both travelers and locals. Private boats and impressive yachts cruise through the open port on their way to sea, and visitors can even hire a charter to explore the bay. Travele
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Cagarras Islands
Cagarras Islands Five islands: Ilha Cagarra, Ilha de Palmas, Ilha Comprida, Ilha Filhote and Ilha Grande make up this remote archipelago that attracts outdoor enthusiasts, water sport adventurists and nature-lovers alike. Visitors will find plenty of birds and marine life surrounding this protecte
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Cachoeira
Cachoeira A small colonial town set on the banks of the Paraguaçu river, Cachoeira is both the capital of Reconcavo and an important vestige of Brazil’s colonial past, and makes a popular day trip from nearby Salvador. Cachoeira’s colorful colonial buildings remain its most charming asset and the
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