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The Pantanal
Explore the reaches of Pantanal, a swamp larger than France with remarkably varied wildlife: exotic birds, anacondas, capybaras, wild boar and millions of alligators await visitors.
Iguaçu
Among the world's great natural marvels, Iguaçu Falls is made up of 275 waterfalls that rush endlessly over a breathtaking cliff 3km wide. Unspoiled tropical forest surrounds the falls, which can be explored by foot, bike or boat.
Salvador
Salvador is the Bahia region's most historic city - its 1549 founding marked the beginning of longstanding Portuguese occupation - and also offers picture-perfect beaches and some of the country's most electrifying nightlife.
Manaus Opera House
The Manaus Opera House, an opulent Italian Renaissance theater built in 1896, symbolises Manaus' role as the cultural and commercial hub of the Amazonas state.
Amazon River Journey
Let the powerful Amazon River usher your vessel along as tropical birds and other wildlife line the forested shores - the journey of a lifetime.
Circulo Militar Restaurant
In Belém's historic fort, the ritzy
Circulo Militar
is the place to go for an Amazon-size splurge. Feast on lobster and other fish specialities as you savor the panoramic views of the rainforest.
Parque Nacional de Tijuca
Not many cities can boast of a national park in their midst, but Rio's Parque Nacional de Tijuca's wealth of flora and fauna makes an ideal escape from the bustle of the streets.
Pomerode
For a glimpse of German Brazil, travel to Santa Catarina and, in particular, the small town of Pomerode, where ninety percent of the population are descended from German immigrants and eighty percent still speak the language.
Diamantina
Though Diamantina, the most distinctive of the colonial mining centers north of Belo Horizonte, is far off the beaten track, the variety of landscapes you'll pass on your way there and the well-preserved buildings that fill the town are well worth the trip.
Fernando de Noronha
Located 350km off the northeast coast, Fernando de Noronho is one of the world's most beautiful tropical archipelagos. Wildlife is magnificent, beaches are stunning and the sea is crystal clear - an ideal place to unwind.
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