Tropical islands, lush rainforests and rhythm-filled cities set the scene for the great Brazilian adventure. Check out these fun things to do in Brazil.
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1. Wander among the picturesque cobblestone streets and baroque architectural treasures of Minas’ one-time capital, Ouro Preto
2. Climb Brazil’s third-tallest mountain, the 2892m Pico da Bandeira, in the Parque Nacional de Caparaó
3. Experience Mother Nature’s heart-stopping, thunderous roar at Garganta do Diablo, Iguaçu Falls’ most tumultuously glorious moment
4. Laze about the wild beaches and sandy trails in Ilha do Mel, Paraná’s car-free paradise
5. Sun, surf and beach-hop around the wild sands of beautiful Florianópolis, on the Ilha de Santa Catarina
6. Bask in the sunshine on Copacabana Beach followed by drinks at an oceanfront kiosk
7. Admire the Cidade Maravilhosa from the craggy heights of Pão de Açúcar
8. Taste your way through the gorgeous emerging wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos
9. Wander the picturesque cobblestone streets of historic Cidade de Goiás and investigate its restored 18th-century buildings
10. Gawk at incredible wildlife along Transpantaneira, the 145km Pantanal ‘highway’
11. Journey to the center of the earth at Abismo Anhumas near Bonito
12. Follow the sounds of the famous Olodum drum corps in Latin America’s inspiring Af-ro-Brazilian capital, Salvador
13. Snorkel, swim, hike to remote coastal villages, or learn to cook gourmet Brazilian food in the beautifully preserved historic coastal town of Paraty
14. Overwhelm yourself with cuisine, culture, coffee and chaos in São Paulo City, one of the world’s largest
15. Seek out Ubatuba’s deserted beaches, where mountains meet the sea along the lush and lovely Litoral Norte
16. Beach-hop the stunning – and gloriously empty – beaches of Fernando de Noronha
17. Pedal a bike along Maceió’s friendly beach paths, or take a jangada (boat) into the ocean to explore natural pools created by offshore reefs
18. Surf, chill, party and stare at spectacular sunsets in the magical village of Jericoacoara
19. Get your party on to the beat of Afro-Brazilian drums in São Luís
20. Explore the Amazon as it once was, with endless forests, waterways and wildlife, in Reserva Extrativista Baixo Rio Branco-Jauaperi
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