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When people talk about Brazil, their eyes seem to widen, their hearts seem to beat faster and their excitement grows— for good reason. Only a country as vast as Brazil could contain such grand and over-the-top environments. Rio de Janeiro is the world capital of passion. This is the city of the world's largest Carnival celebration, and Rio's party continues year-round once the sun goes down. Take the time to journey to the more unexplored corners and cities of this enormous country, and uncover another Brazil. Many people don't realize that Sao Paulo ranks amog the world's largest cities and is a major cultural center in its own right. Visit the former capital city of Salvador, which lies scenically between lush green mountains and the blue sea. Recife and Fortaleza are warm coastal cities, with their own vibrant beaches and nightlife. Away from the city lights, journey to the Pantanal—one of the world's largest wetlands. A sight that will truly astound is Iguazu Falls, with roaring falls so powerful they leave a 100-foot vertical spray of water. 28 Brazil BRAZIL COLOMBIA URUGUAY BOLIVIA ARGENTINA PERU B R A Z I L VENEZUELA PARAGUAY GUYANA SURINAM FR ENCH GU IANA 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 COPACABANA PALACE ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Copacabana Palace is a glamorous icon of the city, the orient express. this hotel represents a marriage of latin and european styles. each of the 222 guestrooms is individually designed with fine period furniture, original artworks and beach or city views. Guests enjoy the swimming pool, rooftop tennis court, exclusive beach service, spa, fitness center and two fine restaurants. PESTAÑA RIO ATLANTICA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H the Pestaña rio atlantica hotel has a charming and privileged location on avenida atlântica with an outstanding view of Copacabana Beach— one of the most famous beaches in rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the world. the city of rio de Janeiro is perfect for all types of tourist vacations: for people who just want to enjoy the beautiful beaches and for professionals who come on business. RIO DE JANEIRO EXCELSIOR COPACABANA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ located near all of rio's tourist spots, the Windsor excelsior is a modern, glass-facade 233 room hotel with panoramic terrace and breathtaking views of the beach, Christ the redeemer statue, and surrounding mountains. it also features a top-floor swimming pool and fitness center. SHERATON RIO HOTEL & RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ the Sheraton rio's 559 guestrooms are tastefully decorated to compliment the tropical surroundings, with the comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper tm Bed and private balconies overlooking the sea. amenities include tennis, three heated swimming pools (including a children's pool), watersports, spa, health club, four restaurants and a kids club.

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