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32 things to do in Brazil
Pantanal
An immense seasonal wetland in south-central Brazil gives shelter to thousands of rare species
Brazil's Independence Day
Freedom means a lot to Rio natives and they know how to celebrate it
Capybara Watching (Breeding Season)
In Rio, capybaras live in parks so you'll have an opportunity to watch baby capybaras play and socialize right in the middle of the city
Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird
Watching colourful Hummingbirds play and try to attract each other will make your day
Christmas Celebrations
Years of colonization and thousands of immigrants from around the world make the Christmas traditions in Rio so special
Bacalhau
A dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations
Futevôlei or Footvolley
A typical Brazilian game that will keep you having fun on the beach
Iguazu Falls
Rumor has it that when Lady Roosevelt saw Iguazu for the first time, she said: "Poor Niagara."
Watching the Sunset
The atmosphere and the magnificent landscape of the city make Rio a perfect place to enjoy the sunset
Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival)
One of the best film festivals in South America
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Some lone wanderers might eventually get lost in this deserted area stretching for 1500 square kilometres. Thankfully, turquoise lagoons scattered among sand dunes provide plenty of water to survive
Festa da Iemanjá
The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda
Avocado
The super nutritious avocado will not only upgrade any sandwich or salad but is great in desserts too
Guava or Goiaba
The dessert called "Romeo and Juliette" made of guava will help you understand what a perfect combination really means
Three-Toed Sloth Mating Season
The usually solitary sloths gather only for mating and this is when they're most active
Beach Season
The beaches of Rio are among the most famous in the world and there's a good reason for this
Football at Maracanã Stadium
If football is a religion for Brazilians and Pele is a god, then Maracanã is a temple
Dia de São Jorge
Saint George is the second most important saint for Cariocas and his holiday is celebrated with a lot of excitement
Hiking Mount Roraima
The tripoint of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, this mountain is often called a floating island due to its shape
Boi Bumba Festival
Parintins Folklore Festival that presents myths and legends using parade carts and giant puppets
Oktoberfest Blumenau
One of the world's largest Oktoberfest celebrations takes place in the south of Brazil, so far from its birthplace
Easter
The most colourful Easter procession in Brazil paves its way along the four-kilometre flower carpet in Ouro Preto
Salvador Bahia Carnival
The world's largest party shakes the streets of Salvador da Bahia
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
World's fifth-largest country is one of the best for wind sports