From its perch atop Corcovado Mountain, "Christ the Redeemer" oversees Rio de Janeiro.
Photograph by Christian Heeb
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World Heritage Guide
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Central Amazon
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Central Amazon Conservation Complex, a World Heritage site in Brazil, from National Geographic.
Brazil Features
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Amazon: The Lost World
An Amazon cruise goes deep into a jungle few outsiders have seen.
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Three Ways to Stay in Parati
Located on Brazil’s Costa Verde between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Parati offers culturally rich experiences to travelers whether you stay in town, outside of town, or out in the wilds.
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Girl Power Pictures
How a mix of female empowerment and steamy soap operas helped bring down Brazil's fertility rate and stoke its vibrant economy.
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The Art of Brazilian Lace
The laborious craft of bobbin lace came to Brazil with Portuguese colonists.
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Megatransect the Amazon
Get inspired with our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List, a collection of 40 trips that range from totally extreme to actually doable.
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