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Brazil’s Carnaval is one of the world’s greatest celebrations, and nowhere is the party larger than in Rio, where several million people take to the streets every year to let loose before Lent, the Christian period of abstinence that runs for forty days from Ash Wednesday to the Thursday before Easter. With rich traditions of music, dance, and spirituality, Carnaval is the single most important cultural event in Brazil and is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

There are a few ways to visit the incredible Incan ruins. We recommend simplest option, which is a day trip. Many tour agencies will arrange the whole process for you, but booking everything yourself isn’t too complicated if you plan ahead—and it’s more affordable.

São Paulo is filled with classic, old-school restaurants that really capture the timeless charm of South America’s great metropolis. Ranging from international flavors that reflect the city’s immigrant heritage to bars and restaurants with a distinctly Brazilian vibe, a visit to these spots is a great way to experience the culture of São Paulo.

São Paulo is home to the world’s largest Japanese diaspora, with most nikkei descended from immigrants who arrived in the city at the beginning of the 20th century. Japanese immigration had a significant influence on Brazilian cuisine, and nowhere more so than in the country’s metropolis, which boasts a dazzling array of top quality sushi restaurants.

As the nation’s capital, Brasília is full of people from all over Brazil, and the food scene offers a whirlwind tour of the country just by eating.

The upscale district of Boa Viagem is the best place to stay during your visit to Recife, and the area boasts a variety of great restaurants to enjoy.

From white-tablecloth establishments to bustling neighborhood botecos, Rio is home to a dazzling array of classic restaurants, many of which date from the mid-20th century, when the city jumped onto the international scene with its sandy beaches and bossa nova rhythms gaining fame far beyond its borders. Besides their delicious food, these restaurants contain decades of history as well, and a meal at any of them is a great way to experience the fabric of the city.

Bahian cuisine is widely regarded throughout the country, and many of its dishes have become icons of Brazilian cuisine as a whole. Sampling the typical foods of Salvador is one of the best ways to experience the living culture of the city, where African traditions mix with Portuguese and indigenous influences to create something entirely new.

Paraty, the charming colonial town located roughly between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, is one of the best places to visit in Brazil, and there is plenty of great food around to complement the history, architecture, and natural beauty that surrounds this place.

In addition to fabulous beaches and outdoor adventures, Florianópolis is also home to an exquisite food scene, adding the perfect complement to your visit here.

São Paulo is one of the world’s great football cities, but it’s also a great place to stock up on vintage football shirts. With a wide selection at great prices, make sure you leave extra room in your suitcase, as you’ll surely be leaving with several extra shirts. These stores all deal with authentic shirts—no fakes—and have a wide range of teams from around Brazil, Europe, South America, national teams, and the rest of the world.

Thanks to Chile’s unique thin shape, Santiago has easy access to the mountains, the coast, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a day at the beach, a hike in the mountains, or a wine tasting at a vineyard, a fantastic day trip is within easy reach of the capital city.

Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja is, as its name indicates, the oldest part of the city. The area was originally a fortified citadel built by the Spanish to solidify their claim to the eastern side of the Río de la Plata against the Portuguese, who sought to extend the borders of their colony Brazil to the south. Today, the neighborhood is the heart of the city, full of historic buildings dedicated to commerce as well as culture.

The area around Plaza Ñuñoa has long been one of Santiago’s premier destinations for nightlife, culture, and entertainment. The plaza is synonymous with outdoor terraces where groups of friends enjoy relaxed evenings over beers, as well as a number of live music venues and restaurants.

Barrio Italia is arguably Santiago’s most charming neighborhood, full of independent businesses, artisan shops, and gourmet restaurants and cafes. Centered around Avenida Italia, the neighborhood is made up of one-story houses called cités, with long, central hallways that formerly served as homes and workshops but now hold all manner of shops and cafes. With its colorful facades and wide array of businesses to explore, this is a fantastic area for a sunny afternoon of shoppi

Leblon is Rio’s swankiest neighborhood, home to some of the priciest real estate in the city. But this isn’t a stuffy neighborhood reserved for the rich—far from it. Leblon is home to some of the city’s best nightlife, as well as a beautiful stretch of beach and a number of classic botecos where you can sit back and take in carioca life.

Florianópolis, on the island of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil, is home to more than one hundred beaches. The island is a popular summer destination for South American tourists, particularly from neighbors Argentina and Uruguay, who come to enjoy the sandy beaches and the adventures to be had here.

Vila Madalena is one of the hippiest neighborhoods in São Paulo, with a bohemian past and present reflected in its ubiquitous street art and buzzing nightlife. The area is filled with charming cafes, lively bars and restaurants, and lots of independent businesses, with something to explore in every block.

The misty Chiloé archipelago, located just past the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia, is one of the most unique places in all of Chile. Although only kilometers away from the mainland, the islands remained isolated for centuries, developing their own distinct culture, cuisine, architecture, and folklore.

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Head to Liberdade, São Paulo’s ‘Japantown,’ to get a taste of what makes this city the most multicultural in South America.

Rio is one of the world’s foremost beach cities, and the lifestyle of the carioca is inextricably linked to the praia. The beach is a way of life here, and it is a shame to let a sunny day go by without at least a little time spent on the sand.

Founded merely as a port for the colonial capital of Olinda, Recife has grown to become one of the largest cities in Brazil’s northeast. With an urban landscape of small islands separated by rivers and tributaries and connected by bridges, the city offers a wonderful mix of natural beauty, history, art and culture, and culinary delights.

The town of Morro de São Paulo, on the northeastern tip of Ilha de Tinharé, is a perfect representation of what makes the Bahian lifestyle so revered throughout Brazil. This car-free village is a paradise of sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation, where time seems to stop and the outside world disappears. Popular with tourists but not overrun, this is a perfect place to spend a magical few days away from any cares and concerns.