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Brazil

From spectacular shorelines to the depths of the Amazonian jungle,
SIÂN LEWIS discovers the countless wonders of Brazil.

Brazil has always had the im- plore the many attractions of the
age of an exotic country,” says city. “Visitors should go to the
ricardo Schütz at Schütz & maracana Stadium, Lapa Neigh- BRAZIL IS
kanomata eSL & pSL www. bourhood, Jardin Botanico, NAMED
sk.com.br in Santa cruz do Sul. Sugarloaf mountain and christ AFTER THE
“the Amazon rainforest, the the redeemer,” he says. BRAZILWOOD
beaches along 4,600 miles of to the north of Brazil lies São
coastline, the concrete jungle of Luís which has been declared a TREE
São paulo, the carnival in rio, World heritage Site by the unit-
the cultural diversity, the friendli- ed Nations for its architectural
ness of its people, the beauty of wonders. Visitors can discover
its music…” the list is seem- a cornucopia of pastel-coloured
ingly endless! colonial constructions, decorat-
With its stunning backdrop ed with beautifully glazed tiles.
of sandy shoreline and soaring other notable characteristics of
mountain tops, rio de Janeiro’s São Luís include its vibrant reg-
splendour is simply unparal- gae scene, distinguishing the
leled. overlooking the golden city from the rest of Brazil.
sandy beaches stands the iconic “São Luís has a rich folk-
statue, christ the redeemer, lore, with cultural festivals
which was created by French happening throughout
sculptor paul Landowski and the year,” notes Antonio
completed in 1931. the monu- Bacelar at Via mundo
ment keeps careful watch over Intercambio turismo www.
the city, positioned at the peak viamundo.net.br. “We are
of the 700-metre high corco- also known as the Brazilian Ja-
vado mountain. ricardo Lemos maica, due to our reggae bands
at Sellead www.sellead.com and bars.”
recommends that visitors ex- sian@studytravel.network

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