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outdoors in Brazil : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Río de Janeiro

Sugarloaf

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The Pao de Azucar, compared to the view from the Corcovado, is not as high or as spectacular, but it is more conveniently accessib

Gardens in São Paulo

Parque do Ibirapuera

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In the middle of a crazy city like Sao Paolo, unbearable traffic and skyscrapers, find the Ibirapuera park. It is an oasis of pea

Rivers in Manaus

Amazon River

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The Amazonas River is a great natural attraction that you can find in the warm areas of the Amazon basin bordering the largest and

Waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu

Iguazu Falls - Foz do Iguaçu

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Nature Reserves in Barreirinhas

Lençóis Maranhenses

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Lençóis means "sheet" in Portuguese, and it's a pretty adequate name...it's a desert with an endless number of what appear to be w

Lakes in Río de Janeiro

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a giant lake in the middle of the city that you can walk/jog/rent a bike and travel along. It is very

Islands in Morro de São Paulo

Morro de São Paulo

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Try the nice hotels on the beach. They are expensive, but awesome. For less expensive trip, stay at Gamboa and take the boat to go

Gardens in Curitiba

Botanical Garden of Curitiba

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Curitiba's Botanical Garden is one of the city's major tourist attractions, in the district of the same name. In 2007, it was chos

Islands in Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha

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Fernando do Noronha was even visited by Charles Darwin in the 19th century! It's an ideal place for adventure tours especially thi

Waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu

Devil's Throat

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Its well worth spending the day in the Iguazu Fall National Park and visit the famous waterfall of La Garganta del Diablo. You can

Lakes in Belo Horizonte

Pampulha Lake

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Beautiful view and full of unique architectural constructions, as Casa do baile and a museum of art with some piece of Brazilian a

Gardens in Curitiba

Barigui Park

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The Barigi park is the most famous park in the city of Curitiba. It is very famous for crocodiles that inhabit the lake, and is p

Islands in Honey Island

Ilha do Mel

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It was with a little hesitation that I got on the boat to the Ilha do Mel [Honey Island], which I took in Paranaguá, a one and a h

Gardens in Porto Alegre

Farroupilha Park

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Gardens in São Paulo

Jardim Botânico de São Paulo

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I must admit that I wasn't expecting much, but it was really worth the visit. Bring your camera, because there's no shortage of be

Forests in Curitiba

The Pope Woods and Polish Memorial

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Created in honour of Pope John Paul II, the Pope Woods are one of the most important parks in Curitiba. This site is dedicated to

Waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu

Iguazu Falls Helicopter Tour

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It's a luxury to be sure, but it's an exceptional thing that's a once in a lifetime experience. From the Brazilian side of the fal

Gardens in Curitiba

Parque Tanguá

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Activities in Brazil

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Wonders of Rio: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Forest

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starting from

38.36 £

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

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starting from

27.77 £

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Christ the Redeemer - Official Tickets & Optional Transfer

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starting from

13.43 £

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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

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starting from

22.02 £

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

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starting from

82.59 £

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