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This energetic coastal city has a grandiose old town, superb art museums, pristine beaches and glitzy festivals, which celebrate its Afro-Brazilian roots.

Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.

Learn about the courageous sailors who braved the Atlantic Ocean and defeated the odds to reach the northeastern coastline of Brazil.

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Relax in upscale huts and swim in the clear, shallow water by the beaches that enclose this historic city.

Find a place for quiet reflection in one of the most colorful, open and modern cathedrals in the world. 

Stroll along the winding cobblestone streets of this famous Rio de Janeiro neighborhood to see aging 19th-century mansions and haunts of local artists.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Find a place for quiet reflection in one of the most colorful, open and modern cathedrals in the world. 

Feel the power of space and light in this monument to the utopian dream of St. Dom Bosco.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

Porto Seguro’s Old Town is where the Portuguese first settled in Brazil. Wander the dusty streets, visit 16th-century churches and enjoy superb coastal views.

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

A fascinating memorial building shaped like a dove honors a politician who died before his presidential inaugural ceremony.

Find a place for quiet reflection in one of the most colorful, open and modern cathedrals in the world. 

A dignified stone church adjacent to Gramado’s main square is an impressive part of the historic architecture that distinguishes this picturesque town.

Admire Asian architecture and spot hundreds of intricately carved statues. Relax in a garden while enjoying excellent city and river views.

One of the most recognizable structures in Brasília is a theater complex with a flamboyant pyramidal design and a roster of exhilarating theatrical productions and concerts.

Find a place for quiet reflection in one of the most colorful, open and modern cathedrals in the world.