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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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