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Pacaembu Stadium
Pacaembu Stadium Three kilometers east of downtown São Paulo, the Pacaembu Stadium is a traditional Brazilian soccer stadium that opened in 1940. With a capacity of almost 40,000, Pacaembu was long home to one of the countrys top clubs — The Corinthians, who have now moved to a new stadium 25 km e
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Oscar Niemeyer Museum
Oscar Niemeyer Museum From Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to here in Curitiba, Oscar Niemeyer’s distinct, modern designs are a staple in Brazilian architecture. Honoring him as one of Brazil’s most famed architects, his eponymous museum is one of the city’s top attractions. The building itself is the
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Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church
Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church When the Portuguese Navy captain Theodozio Rodrigues de Faria and his crew survived a brutal storm at sea, the international explorer vowed to honor the saint who saved his life once he arrived on the shores of his destination. Today, the gilded halls of Nosso Senhor
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Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC)
Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) Built in 1996, the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum is one of the city’s most iconic structures. Its modern swirling architecture differs dramatically from New York City’s Guggenheim, but still offers a nod to a similar creative design. In addition to its stunn
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Natural Science Museum (Museo De Ciencias Naturais Da Amazonia)
Natural Science Museum (Museo De Ciencias Naturais Da Amazonia) Certainly one of the attractions of visiting the Amazonas region is the incredible variety of living creatures that are unique to the river and rainforest. Anyone who might be a bit hesitant to go trekking off into the jungle to meet
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Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art In 1978, some 20 years after Rio’s Museum of Modern Art first opened its doors, a fire ripped through the galleries and destroyed hundreds of priceless works by Picasso, Miro and Salvador Dali. Since then, the museum has rebuilt its home—and its collection—to become the premie
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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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