From the soaring statue of Christ the Redeemer Statue, to the small village of Campos do Jordao, Brazil is packed with attractions sure to appeal to even the most discerning tourist.
One of Rio de Janiero – and Brazil's – most iconic symbols, the massive Redemer Statue (O Cristo Redentor) looks out over Rio de Janiero from the peaks of Corcovado in the Tijuca Forest Park. Visitors can reach the 130 foot tall statue by road or the Corcovado Rack Railway, which will take them to the statue's viewing platform. From here you'll be treated to amazing views of downtown Rio, Copacabana Beach and Ipanema beaches and Sugarloaf Mountain, perched at the mouth of Guanabara Bay below.
Just across the Guanabara Bay is one of Brazil's cultural landmarks, the Contemporary Art Museum (MAC). This UFO-like building houses the best of Brazil's contemporary art, but many believe the building itself is the finest piece of art there. Art mavens will be happy in Brazil, which boasts a host of world-class art museums, and smaller museums like the ceramicist Francisco Brennand Museum, which celebrate the work of Brazilian artists.
Brazil also boasts some of the world's most famous beaches: Ipanema and Copacabana, in Southern Rio de Janiero. Locals and tourists alike flock to the clean white sands of the 2.5 mile beach, where tanning and people watching is the name of the game.
Brazil's natural beauty is another of its many attractions. The Parque Nacional Iguazu is a beautiful example of Brazilian geography, with the massive Iguassu Falls as its awe-inspiring highlight. Those looking for weekend trips should visit Campos do Jordao, a small village high in the Mantiqueira Mountains, peppered with German, Swiss and Italian architecture and a popular retreat for the moneyed in nearby Sao Paulo. The quiet fishing village of Pantano do Sul offers a different type of getaway, with a sweeping beach and numerous cafes specializing in the daily catch.
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