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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and most populous country in South America, and fifth largest in the world. Spanning a vast area between central South America and the Atlantic Ocean, it is the easternmost country of the Americas and it borders every South American nation except for Ecuador and Chile.
Popular Destinations:
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Foz do Iguacu •
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• Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its natural settings, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema, paved with decorated black and cream swirl pattern mosaics known locally as 'pedra portuguesa' …
• Fortaleza
The beaches are not as attractive as you might hope, yet with its wild party atmosphere Fortaleza deserves at least a short visit. For many travelers, Fortaleza serves as a jumping-off point for some truly spectacular beaches, sand dunes and idyllic towns up and down the coast …
• Foz do Iguacu
While Argentina, with 80% of the falls, has more trails and activities, the Brazilian side, with tours leaving from Foz do Iguacu, offers the finest views. Pedestrian walkways descend into the fierce rainbow-strewn mists of Fiorano Falls, and take in panoramic vistas over the massive flowing curtain of Rivadavia Falls …
• Manaus
From Manaus, journey into the Amazon for deep exploration of one of the most diverse and expansive ecosystems on the planet. With new species discovered almost daily and thriving communities of birds, pink dolphins, and wildlife, there is much to celebrate in this area …
• Natal
Natal is a striking location, overlooked by fantastic dunes, and with steady surf and some great nightlife in the Alto de Ponta Negra area. Natal (Christmas) is the capital and largest city of Rio Grande do Norte, a northeastern state in Brazil. Natal has several tourist attractions …
• Paraty
History lovers can spend the day immersed in culture while divers explore the depths of the Atlantic, but it's still the pristine beaches that continue to draw travelers to Paraty. Sandy stretches of beautiful beach and quaint cobblestone streets …
• Salvador da Bahia
Aside from the many attractions within Salvador, gorgeous coastline lies right outside the city - a suitable introduction to the tropical splendor of Bahia. The first colonial capital of Brazil, Salvador is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. Salvador is known as "Brazil's capital of happiness" …
• Sao Paulo
Historic downtown Sao Paulo is at turns gritty and pleasantly surprising, while AvenidaPaulista retains its status as the essence of urban modernity. Rua Augusta pulses as the epicenter of underground nightlife and Vila Madalena offers classic Brazilian samba and socializing. Don't be afraid to dive in …
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