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Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado   Rio de Janeiro

Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro

 201 Reviews  As you stand at the feet of the Christ, you will be able to pick out other city landmarks such as Copacabana beach and the world-famous Maracana football stadium. Standing with outstretched arms,... 

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Parque Ibirapuera   São Paulo

Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo

 34 Reviews  Designed in 1954, but built only in 2005, Auditório Ibirapuera is the work of the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. The ultra-modern music hall is considered one of the best venues for concerts in São... 

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Churches   Salvador da Bahia

Churches, Salvador da Bahia

 26 Reviews   We went for a long walk in the historical district and passed a few of Salvador's many churches. But only a few of them… It is said that Salvador has 365 churches - one for each day of the... 

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Take a trip along the river,...   Manaus

Take a trip along the river,..., Manaus

 29 Reviews  We had a nice tour with Amazon Backpackers. We left Manaus with a comfortable boat to the Meeting of the Waters, where 2 river flow together to build the Amazon River. Then we visit a kind of floating... 

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Beaches   Recife

Beaches, Recife

 12 Reviews  A good option to visit Recife is to take a boat tour along Capibaribe river. "Catamaran Tours" offers a few options of tours. "Rio Capibaribe e suas pontes" (Capibaribe River and its bridges),... 

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Sugar Loaf - Pão de Açucar   Rio de Janeiro

Sugar Loaf - Pão de Açucar, Rio de Janeiro

 163 Reviews  It may be more than a little touristy, but there´s many a good reason why visitors flock to take the cable car ride up to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain. Rising sheer out of the ocean and towering... 

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Beaches   São Paulo

Beaches, São Paulo

 10 Reviews  Santos is a very interesting place that I got to go 2 when I went to Brasil. Not too far from Sao Paulo and recommended if you can't make it 2 Rio (which I couldn't). Pros: Shopping areas close by,... 

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Pelourinho   Salvador da Bahia

Pelourinho, Salvador da Bahia

 33 Reviews  If you're trying to decide which museum to visit in Largo do Pelourinho, go to this one instead of the Museu da Cidade. Once again the signage is exclusively in Portuguese (people must have thought I... 

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Opera House, Museo do Indio   Manaus

Opera House, Museo do Indio, Manaus

 20 Reviews  This remarkable place was built in the midst of the Amazon jungle in 1896 at the peak of the rubber boom. It took 15 years to construct. On entering a unique marble lobby is revealed inlaid with... 

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Olinda   Recife

Olinda, Recife

 5 Reviews  It is not Recife, but it so close and so connected, that it would be a "crime" if I skip this information. Olinda deserves its own page, and you just need to follow the link. 

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Copacabana   Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

 127 Reviews  Atlantic ave is one of the world's most beautiful ave......but a warning to all.....be aware of your surroundings.....people try to sell you anything at all times....even when eating people stick... 

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Liberdade - Japan in São Paulo   São Paulo

Liberdade - Japan in São Paulo, São Paulo

 13 Reviews  Liberdade is the Japaneese neightborhood in Sao Paolu, yes I´ve said Japaneese and not Chineese. Many Japaneese people came to Brazil after the 2WW, and many of them stablished in Sao Paulo. It´s a... 

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Praia do Forte - Tamar Project   Salvador da Bahia

Praia do Forte - Tamar Project, Salvador da Bahia

 5 Reviews  Everyone in Salvador was saying how lovely Praia do Forte was, in fact, they were saying it in Rio too. The travel books made it seem like a small resort town. We've got enough of those here so I... 

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Municipal Market   Manaus

Municipal Market, Manaus

 11 Reviews   The Mercado Municipal is an expansive market building which stands on the bank of the Rio Negro. The 1882 building is inspired by the ‘Les Halles’ in Paris and covers more than 12.000 square meters.... 

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Recife Antigo   Recife

Recife Antigo, Recife

 8 Reviews  A strong effort is being made in Recife's historical area, recuperating its most beautiful buildings. Before leaving Portugal, a friend told me that he didn't like Recife, because it was old,... 

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Carnaval   Rio de Janeiro

Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro

 73 Reviews  Sambadromo and a few Street parties attended. First thing about Rio 1) You need some Portuguese, not essential but people may ignore if you speak in English 2) They may have beautiful people but not... 

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Avenida Paulista   São Paulo

Avenida Paulista, São Paulo

 19 Reviews  One of the most fashionable addresses in the city, Rua Oscar Freire is the heart of the luxury commercial area of São Paulo: Jardim Paulista. This district (not to be confused with Jardim Paulistano)... 

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Beaches   Salvador da Bahia

Beaches, Salvador da Bahia

 15 Reviews  The lighthouse in Salvador is sitting very pretty on a little cape just where the beaches begin. It plays an important part in the history of salvador and you hear it mentioned in songs very... 

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Floating Dock (2)   Manaus

Floating Dock (2), Manaus

 10 Reviews  Lots of sights and smells here in the fish market. Its not just fish, they also sell all kings of meats, fruits, veggies and other things. We got here around 3pm and things were starting to shut down,... 

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Boa Viagem   Recife

Boa Viagem, Recife

 7 Reviews  We stayed at Boa Viagem, and took there most of our swims. The beach is long but not spectacular. The long reef along the coast protects from surf and sharks, but risks to make the bath very... 

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Ipanema   Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

 78 Reviews  Ipanema, Copacabana or Leblon, for an out comer, are just names of successive areas of this beach (with Arpoador in the middle, standing as a geological "accident") . We stayed in Leblon, and... 

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Flea markets   São Paulo

Flea markets, São Paulo

 5 Reviews  This one belongs to "what to do " just as to "off the beaten path". The various artesanal fairs that spring up on weekends all over town. Here are three examples of inner city weekend fairs of high... 

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Morro de Sao Paulo - Tinharé   Salvador da Bahia

Morro de Sao Paulo - Tinharé, Salvador da Bahia

 5 Reviews  A very different thing to do when you visit Salvador is take a boat “catamaran” to Tinharé island and spend some days at Morro de São Paulo, sailing or doing nothing, but always enjoying the place... 

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Ponta Negra Beach   Manaus

Ponta Negra Beach, Manaus

 3 Reviews  This place is right next to Tropical Hotel, and one of the upscale parts of town. Its the best place to sit down with a beer in the evenings/nights, enjoy the boi dances performed in the street - side... 

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Porto de Galinhas   Recife

Porto de Galinhas, Recife

 7 Reviews  Near to Recife is Porto de Galinhas, a resort-town. Porto de Galinhas means Port of Chickens in Portuguese. Why chickens? Well, back in the 1880s, after slavery was banned, the bad bad plantation... 

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SALVADOR : MUSEU AFRO-BRASILEIRO

by swesn

Museu Afro-Brasileiro contains exhibits displaying the cultural influences from Africa to Brazil. Unfortunately, the exhibits' explanations are written only in Portuguese but don't let that stop you.The exhibits include many items representing the various African gods, called 'orixas', as well. And there were also photographs depicting the items in use, or during Candomble ceremonies. There are many differences from the origins of the 'orixas' in Africa to how they were adapted here in Brazil.The exhibits show the costumes and implements used by the various 'orixas' and is quite informative for you to 'understand' a bit more of what you see if you are going to a Candomble ceremony.There is also an exhibit of 27 wooden panels carved by Argentine artist Hector Julio Paride Benabo, called the Carybe which showed the various 'orixas', their special representative implements and animals. Very...

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SALVADOR : CANDOMBLE

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When I was in Salvador in 2002, there were not many obvious Candomble tours offered. But this time round, in 2005, Candomble tours are now offered everywhere and there are touts approaching tourists as well. Candomblé is a religion with African origins and worships a number of gods or spirits, derived from African deities.During the ceremony, several dancers would gather in the centre of the courtyard and make small movements with their hands and feet and dance to the various beats of the drums. This carries on for quite a while and the crowd attending the ceremony usually joins in, clapping and singing in the Yoruba (or other) language with fervour.At one point, some of these dancers would fall into a trance, being 'possessed' by one of the different 'orixas' (deities). These would be dressed in special costumes (really gorgeous costumes... so this is the best part to watch) and carry...

SALVADOR : PARTIES EVERY TUESDAYS AND WEEKENDS

by swesn

Salvador, as I have said, is a party-town. While nearly every night can be party-night here, the authorities - themselves party animals - actually organised special street parties on weekend and TUESDAY nights.During these nights, stages, food and drink stalls are set up at the various squares - Largo do Pelourinho and Largo Terreiro do Jesus, for sure - and the party starts early. From 8pm onwards, there ought to be some bands playing away, and locals should start hip-swaying and forro-dancing somewhere soon.Then, as the night progresses, the streets heat up with more and more people gathering to join the Olodum drummers, following them behind like Pipe Piper, and dancing crazily away to very vigorous beats. Nearly every alley-way is crammed with people hanging out, dancing and listening to great music. Sometimes, there are concerts somewhere. Simple local bars become very crowded,...

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RIO DE JANEIRO: 'BONDINHO' UP SANTA TERESA

by swesn

Riding the 'bonindho' or tram (trolley-car) up Santa Teresa is a fun and cheap experience. Cheaper, if you just hang on to the side of the tram because those at the side do not need to pay the R0.60 fare.The station is found near the conical Main Cathedral called Candelária.The tram passes through the high-arched former aqueducts over Lapa region ('Arcos de Lapa') and you get a fantastic view of Rio de Janeiro from up here, if you are sitting or hanging by the side.Then, the tram meanders up the Santa Teresa hill, passing pretty and lovely colonial houses. It is difficult to decide when to get off. Often, people say the area further up is the 'favela' area and hence, considered dangerous.Well, personally, I recommend you take the tram up til the final stop where it stops and prepares to make an about-turn. Beyond this stop is indeed the start of the 'favela', but I guess if you are game...

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RIO DE JANEIRO: NOSTALGIC GRAND STYLE

by swesn

Rio de Janeiro is often known for its beach, samba and party life, not so much for its nostalgia.So, that's why, for another view of Rio de Janeiro, I recommend you to drop by the area around the Cinelandia metro station.Here, you can find the stunning Teatro Municipal, the National Library and the 1920s-or-some-era-of-that-sort grand old-style Cinema Odeon. This area was probably the centre of political and cultural prominence way back in the good old days of Rio de Janeiro when it was the capital of Brazil... and even of the Portuguese Empire. Way way back.Catch a movie, if you can, at Cinema Odeon, or even a performance at the Teatro Municipal... or simply come here in the evening and hang out at one of the restaurants nearby.

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RIO DE JANEIRO: WATCH SUNSET AT URCA

by swesn

OK, to view sunset over the horizon in Brazil is a nearly impossible task... but I found a place up north for it. More of that later...But elsewhere in Brazil, you can only settle for sunset behind some buildings or, in Rio de Janeiro's case, some mountains.Urca is a peninsula that juts out on the extreme east of Rio de Janeiro where the famous and magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain sits.On the western side, there is a coastline with boats and some residential houses. Now, head there in the evening and turn back and face Corcovado.There, you will see the lovely orange background silhouetting the other famous mountain of Rio de Janeiro with Christ Redeemer.

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RIO DE JANEIRO : LAPA ON WEEKEND NIGHTS

by swesn

On Friday or Saturday nights, make your way to the area around Lapa.Under the arch where the Santa Teresa tram goes by, around 10pm and later, there should be a gathering of people there, making music, selling alcohol, sparring 'capoeira'... Follow the music and head towards a area of narrow streets which is made up of very basic local pubs (of plastic chairs, no decorations whatsoever). Street stalls are set up along this street dispensing food. Guys with an ice-box become instant bars, selling a lot of 'cachaca'. Happy people gather here and make music, just because. Watch, wriggle, sweat, squeeze, dance, drink...This is absolutely an open bar, casually self-organised by the party-loving 'cariocas' themselves. An amazing atmosphere, you have to be here!!Try and go with a friend from Rio.

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Plataforma Show

by kartik1000

I think this should not be missed, especially if you are there for only a couple of days. It's been labelled as being too touristy, but it's not just a samba show. There's also folklore dancing (Capoeira), Macumba Rhythmists, Salsa and other cultural performances from all parts of the country. It's a great way to see such a variety of performances in a short time.

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Ouro Preto..the black Gold

by pepples46

colonial Brazil and its Architecture. the work of Alejadinho not to be missed. the Town has been declared as World Heritage. situated in the State of Minas Gerais around 65km from the Capital Belo Horizonte, the beautiful Horizon, which realy discribes the whole State with its rolling hills,very intriguing indeed. if you have some time click on the link below and drop in on my separate Ouro Preto page

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Beaches are everywhere

by pepples46

and very beautiful... a long Coastline means many beautiful Beaches from the north of Brazil, Fortaleza, Recife. where the water is warm and very pleasent, to the south of the Country, Florianopolis to Porto Alegre, where it gets a little cooler and the waters are rougher, ..moody Atlantic Ocean. Florianopolis and Santa Catarina has many fantastic ones, but so does Torres around Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, beaches, water, sun and surf are sought after holidays these days, Brasil can provide

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