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BRAZIL
Queen of the Amazon
COLOMBIA
URUGUAY
BOLIVIA
ARGENTINA
PERU
B R A Z I L
VENEZUELA
PARAGUAY
GUYANA
SURINAM
FRENCH
GUIANA
A T L A N T I C
O C E A N
Brasilia
Rio de
Janeiro
Sao
Paulo
Belem
Recife
Salvador
Manaus
Serra
dos
Paracis
Serra
do
Mar
PANTANAL
A
M
A
Z
O
N
B
A
S
I
N
IGUAZU
Buzios
Angra
Fortaleza
Florianopolis
Burning passion and heart-pounding adrenaline course
through the veins of those fortunate enough to visit this
exciting country. A quickening pulse can be triggered
in many ways in every city here—the roar of the soc-
cer crowd, a famous Carnival, glamorous nightlife and
sultry samba, amazing cuisine without limit. The capital
of São Paulo, the third largest city on earth, sizzles with
things to do, from shopping in the shadow of skyscrap-
ers to discovering cuisine from every imaginable cul-
ture. Rio de Janeiro's untamed zest for life is infectious,
earning it the nickname of "The Marvelous City." In the
old capital of Salvador del Bahía, just south of coastal
Fortaleza, 30 miles of beach provide thrills for water
lovers, while its historical status pulls in scholars.
Brazil's geography is as intoxicating as its culture; the
Amazon Rainforest sprawls over almost 40% of the
country, creating one of the most important and myste-
rious ecosystems the world has ever known. The South
Wild Pantanal and Iguaçu (Iguassu) Falls, one of the
Seven Natural Wonders of the World, strike awe, while
legendary golden shores provide the chance to relax,
letting the amazement soak in.
