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Destinations in Brazil

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Duque de Caxias		Hotels
Fortaleza		Hotels
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Brazil Overview

There's a joke Brazilians like to tell: When the world was created, one of the archangels peered over God's shoulder at the work in progress and couldn't help noticing that one country had been especially favored. "You've given everything to Brazil," the archangel said. "It has the longest beaches, the largest river, the biggest forest, the best soil. The weather's always warm and sunny, with no floods, hurricanes, or natural disasters at all. Don't you think that's a little unfair?" "Ah," God replied, "just wait until you see the people I'm putting there." Read More

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Model Nation
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It brought you Gisele, Ronaldo, and samba. But the real Brazil gets even better. Here's your map to the best sin and sand on the planet.
From Ipanema Beach to the Amazon River to South American Swells—and Beyond
Inexpensive ways to make it to—and all around—Brazil
From the Incas to the Amazon
The Amazon Basin
Liquid Samba
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Surf to the Rhythm of Bahia, the Soul of Brazil
The Wilder Amazon
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Hit the biodiversity jackpot in Brazil's Pantanal

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Falls to Rio Adventure
Tucan Travel
from $800, 10 days
A short journey from Iguazu, the world's most spectacular falls, to Brazil's most populous city Sao Paulo and finally, Rio de Janeiro - the home of...
Community Work with Young Children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
i-to-i
from $1995, 84 days
Need to get some colour in your life? If the bright colours don't overwhelm you when you land in Brazil then the even brighter smiles of the children...
South American Explorer
Budget Expeditions by Tucan Travel
from $4653, 112 days
Explore authentic South America and discover everything from ancient Inca ruins to cosmopolitan Latino cities. We visit many popular attractions and...
South American Three City Tour
Adventure Life Journeys
from $1865, 10 days
Explore three of South America's most vibrant cities- Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. Take in the sights, sounds, food, and culture of...
Altiplano to the Amazon
Intrepid Travel Inc.
from $3945, 68 days
Explore the best of South America on this journey through unforgettable landscapes. Steamy jungles, harsh salt plains, tropical beaches, mountains...