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The largest country on the South American continent, and the fifth largest country in the world, many other nations are hard-pressed to compete with Brazil for superlatives as a travel destination.

For pure razzle dazzle, nothing beats the allure of Rio de Janeiro world famous Brazilian beaches (or the pure drama and spectacle of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics!), as well as the bustling rhythm of the capital city at Sao Paulo.

For nature lovers, the Amazon rainforest - which covers more than half of the country - provides world class adventure and excitement as a top ecotourism destination.

Meanwhile, spectacular tours through Brazil's national parks and camera-ready photo ops at such world famous landmarks as Iguacu Falls is second only to the planet's biggest concentration of fauna located at the world famous Panatal, a natural wetland 20 times the size of the Everglades in Florida complete with jaguar, crocodiles, parrots, and dozens of varieties of water birds.

Around the Web, learn more about traveling Brazil and tour the virtual country at top sites offering expert advice on the best hotels & restaurants, what to see and do, plus practical tips on getting around ...

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More about Brazil tourist attractions around the Web:

Brazil Tourism - The official site, offering an extensive look at the country's history & culture, suggested itineraries for nature trips and outdoor adventure, searchable database to hotels leading to a link list and contact details, travel fun facts and a glossary of popular Portuguese phrases.

gringoes.com - Brazil for the tourist and expatriate with feature articles, events, and loads of practical info for newbies including listings of cyber cafes, fairs, holidays, airlines, safety tips, shopping, currency calculator, even an online Portuguese language test.

Brazil Travel Information - Lonely Planet - Expert tips on major cities and attractions, best times to go, rated and reviewed hotels & restaurants, safety tips, maps, photos, helpful fast facts.

Brazil travel guide - Wikitravel - Complete guide to the country with hyperlinks to major cities and attractions, insider tips on where to go and what to do, list of annual holidays and events, plus transportation guides by plane, train or bus, health & safety tips, maps & photos.

BrazilBrazil - Brazil as a fun party destination, with colorful guides to Carnival and other annual events and festivals, suggested hotels & restaurants, etiquette tips.

www.ipanema.com - Local resident with insider tips to the best beaches in Rio de Janeiro, favorite restaurants, clubs & nightlife, photo virtual tour, maps, travel itineraries, gay Rio guide and lots more ...

Copacabana.info - One-stop browsing for everything there is to know about Rio de Janeiro and its most famous beach - from reviews of clubs and restaurants to how to find cheap airfares - with photos, detailed maps, related links.

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