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Museum of Ceara
Museum of Ceara Opened in 1932, the Museum of Ceara was the first public museum in the Brazilian state of the same name. Located in Fortaleza and housed within the former Legislative Assembly in city center, the museum presents the history and culture of the state, including its various indigenous
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Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art)
Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art) Based in the grand 18th-century Luz Monastery, the Sacred Art Museum of São Paulo (Museu de Arte Sacra de São Paulo) is dedicated to ecclesiastical Brazilian works from the 17th to 20th centuries. The collection was started by the first archbishop of São
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Murycana Farm
Murycana Farm This old school farm and distillery offers travelers a truly authentic taste of Brazilian food and drink. Visitors can tour the scenic grounds, which include a flowing river, a rustic farmhouse, lush fields and thick jungle forests. Travelers can sample traditional cuisine at Murycan
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Morro Dois Irmaos
Morro Dois Irmaos Named for its double peaks, Rio de Janeiro’s Morro Dois Irmaos translates to the “Hill of Two Brothers.” The city is famous for its views, especially from above, and from the top of the two peaks it is possible to see Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Arpoador, São Conrado and the
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Morro do Careca (Bald Hill)
Morro do Careca (Bald Hill) This large sand dune located in the center of the city of Natal has become the main symbol of the city and the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Pictures of Morro do Careca grace the front of most all Natal postcards.Covered in part by lush green vegetation, it rises 120 me
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Monastery of Sao Bento
Monastery of Sao Bento In Sao Paulo’s downtown, the Monastery of Sao Bento is known for its Gregorian chanting, exceptional bakery, and beautiful frescoes.To catch the medieval chants of the monks, head to the 10am Sunday mass — get there early for a good seat. If you come for Sunday service, you’
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Mirante Dona Marta
Mirante Dona Marta The Mirante Dona Marta literally translates to ‘lookout,’ and visitors to the site will get just that — an incredible view of some of Rio de Janeiro’s best sights, often without the crowds. Standing there one can see the long stretches of lush forest and white sand beach below,
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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Basílica Menor Nossa Senhora)
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Basílica Menor Nossa Senhora) Walking through the middle of Curitiba’s historic center, there’s no chance of missing the city’s cathedral, Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, which dominates Praça Tiradentes. Built in 1876 in the Neo-Gothic style, the church featu
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Martinelli Building
Martinelli Building Standing 130 meters tall in the heart of São Paulo, the Martinelli Building was the city’s first skyscraper. Built in 1929 with 12 floors to begin with, the remaining 18 floors you see today were completed by 1935. A beautiful building that would look right at home in Chicago,
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Mangue Seco
Mangue Seco This tropical paradise ranks high among the most popular destinations in and around Salvador. Located in the traditional fishing village of Jandaira, the sandy shores of this rural spot became famous after a Brazilian soap-opera was filmed here. Today, travelers flock to Mangue Seco, w
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Leme Beach (Praia do Lemo)
Leme Beach (Praia do Lemo) Leme Beach is a natural extension of famous Copacabana, although unlike its popular, high profile neighbor, Leme Beach is a calm stretch of sand where fishermen, locals, and neighborhood residents enjoy the calming sound of the sea without the choking crowds. While techn
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Leblon Beach
Leblon Beach Fronting one of Rio’s wealthiest and most exclusive neighborhoods, Leblon Beach is a slightly quieter alternative to its neighbor Ipanema. Separated from Ipanema by a canal, the beach is popular with families with young children, as it offers a play area equipped with beach toys and p
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Lapa Neighborhood
Lapa Neighborhood The most bohemian of Rio de Janeiro’s neighborhoods, vibrant Lapa is best known for its eclectic music scene, with an abundance of bars, clubs and venues hosting local samba and forró bands. After dark, the main streets of Rua da Lapa or Rua Joaquim Silva come alive, with dancers
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Lacerda Elevator
Lacerda Elevator This incredible Salvador city highlight has been beautifully restored to its original art deco wonder and as a result, has become a destination for travelers to this Brazilian town. Lacerda Elevator uses four distinct elevators to link Comercio with Cidade Alta. Visitors to this t
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Jose de Alencar Theater
Jose de Alencar Theater Just to the west of Fortaleza’s Central Market sits the early 20th-century Art Nouveau-style Jose de Alencar Theater. Construction on the theater began in 1904, but it wasn’t until June of 1910 that it officially opened, named after Fortaleza-born novelist and dramatist Jos
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Jardins District
Jardins District São Paulos most exclusive destination, the Jardins District, is really a combination of the neighborhoods Jardim Paulista, Jardim América, Jardim Europa, Jardim Paulistano, as well as parts of Cerqueira César that extend southwest of Avenida Paulista — the citys main avenue of sky
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Jacuma Beach
Jacuma Beach This tranquil beach is surrounded by reefs that break up incoming waves, creating a peaceful environment and a cove that is ideal for swimming. The white sand beach is lined with tall palm trees that provide shade. Located in the small fishing village of Jacumã, it is a relative
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Italian Building
Italian Building Standing 168 meters tall, São Paulo’s Italian Building (Edifício Itália) is the second-tallest structure in the city after Mirante do Vale. Built between 1956 and 1965, it’s famous for its 360-degree-views which you can see for yourself on a trip up to the Terraço Itália restauran
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Itaipu Beach
Itaipu Beach Travelers say this once pristine beach used to be known for its easy access to eclectic Rio de Janeiro and was a paradise for travelers looking to escape the hustle of the city and relax on calm and quiet beaches. Unfortunately, pollution has made swimming conditions less than ideal a
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Itaim Bibi
Itaim Bibi Comprised of a dense clutch of upscale commercial and residential high-rises, the district of Itaim Bibi encompasses a delightful mix of high-end restaurants and shops to satisfy the after-work cravings of the many thousands of working stiffs in the area, as well as visitors staying in
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