Cuiabá, Brazil
Geographic Center of South America
An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.
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Cuiabá, Brazil
An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.
Brasília, Brazil
Brasilia's oldest newsstand is sheltered by a wish-granting tunnel-tree.
São Paulo, Brazil
This intriguing museum chronicles the history and impact of immigration in Brazil.
Recife, Brazil
A Tudor-style castle in Brazil holds one of the world's largest armory collections.
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo's oldest magic shop has been hiding in plain sight for nearly four decades.
São Paulo, Brazil
Its collection details the experiences of the largest Japanese community outside Japan.
São Paulo, Brazil
A former prison complex now displays a historic collection of inmate artwork.
Ubatuba, Brazil
What killed this humpback whale is a mystery, but its remains have become legendary.
Manduri, Brazil
In the Manduri reserve of Sao Paulo, you can see the endangered black-horned capuchin monkey up close.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Cars mysteriously roll uphill on this street.
São Paulo, Brazil
Hidden in plain sight, this lush garden sits atop one of the most iconic buildings in São Paulo.
Laranjal do Jari, Brazil
This gravesite in the Amazon Rainforest was left behind by a failed Third Reich expedition.
Penedo, Brazil
This "Little Finland" started as a Finnish utopian society in Eastern Brazil.
Santana do Riacho, Brazil
This unique 230-foot waterfall is a natural beauty hidden within the vast wild landscape.
São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil's only museum dedicated to the art and evolution of tattoos.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.
Aquiraz, Brazil
From 135 feet high riders plunge down the world's tallest freestanding body slide at 65 mph.
São Paulo, Brazil
This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality.
São Roque de Minas, Brazil
This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.
Recife, Brazil
The massive gardens and office of a Brazilian sculptor.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This Brazilian astronomy museum allows guests to gaze at the stars through their telescopes each weekend.
Nova Redenção, Brazil
Deep below the dry landscape of Bahia, a cave with intense blue water to float in.
São Paulo, Brazil
A jungle in the heart of São Paulo reminds visitors of what Brazil looked like untouched by man.
Ubatuba, Brazil
The ruins of this Brazilian island prison still bear the scars of the bloody rebellion that closed it down.