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Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Enjoy adventures in the snow at the alpine village, ice rink and skiing mountain of this indoor winter theme park. 

Feel like you are in 18th-century Europe at this mock-gothic homage to a rustic French château with a well-kept garden and panoramic views of the city.

Take a tour of Brasília’s ministry of external relations and see works of art and one of the Federal District’s architectural masterpieces.

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Examine well-preserved examples of ancient geological formations and spot tropical birdlife on a guided tour of this small yet interesting cave.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Storm up and down the steep sand dunes and meander around the palm trees on a rented buggy on this picturesque beach.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Enjoy adventures in the snow at the alpine village, ice rink and skiing mountain of this indoor winter theme park. 

Examine well-preserved examples of ancient geological formations and spot tropical birdlife on a guided tour of this small yet interesting cave.