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Salvador

Salvador, capital of the State of Bahia, is one of the oldest cities in Brazil, and was capital of the country for nearly 300 years of the Colonial History. Due to this, Salvador was one of the places in Brazil … Continue reading

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Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, is located in a privileged place. As a strategic spot in Mercosul (South American Union, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay), Porto Alegre is the geographic center of the … Continue reading

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Manaus

Above photo: Teatro Amazonas, with Rio Negro in the background. Credit of photo: Ministry of Tourism. Manaus is considered one of the most strategic cities in Brazil, due to its proximity to the wealth of the Amazon Forest. Manaus has … Continue reading

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Sao Paulo

The largest city in the country offers tourists endless options for leisure and business alike. With a very rich cultural life, Sao Paulo also has one of the peppiest nightlifes in the world. The city never sleeps. Sao Paulo attracts … Continue reading

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Fortaleza

Strategically located right below the Equator, Fortaleza, the capital of the State of Ceara, is the shortest route from Brazil to Europe, the United States and Africa. Stadium: Castelao. Five Star Hotel: Gran Marquise. Recommended restaurant: Vojnilo (fish and seafood) … Continue reading

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Curitiba

Curitiba was established in 1693 and became the capital of the state of Parana in 1853, when gained emancipation, and since then the city known for its wide streets continued to grow, as European immigrants kept arriving along the 19th century, … Continue reading

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Belo Horizonte

Photo: Pampulha Church. Credit: Embratur. Brazil’s first planned city (long before Brasilia), Belo Horizonte, capital of the State of Minas Gerais, stands out for its quality of life, many parks and intense cultural life. It was elected as one of the … Continue reading

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Natal

Above: Dromedunas, one of the tourist attractions of Natal. Credit of photo: Embratur. Capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal was founded several centuries, on December 25, 1599 (Christmas Day, which in Portuguese translates as Natal). Despite … Continue reading

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Cuiaba

Photo: Cuiaba. Credit: Embratur. Cuiaba, the Geodesic Center of South America, is the gateway to a splendid natural landscape: the beautiful ecological sanctuary of the Pantanal region, the fascinating Chapada dos Guimaraes (Guimarães Plateau) and the surprising Araguaia, Guaporé and … Continue reading

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Recife

Photo: Praia de Boa Viagem (Good Trip Beach), Recife. Credit: Embratur. Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, has not been built by the Portuguese, who preferred the hills and built Olinda (today a World Heritage Site), leaving the swamp islands down below. … Continue reading

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