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Mato Grosso do Sul has a variety of tourist attractions: crystalline lakes in Bonito, churches in Campo Grande, fishing trips in Corumbá and the wetlands of the Pantanal.

Aleijadinho developed a distinctive form of Brazilian baroque art in the eighteenth century. His masterworks are found in the colonial cities of Minas Gerais.

Itaipu Dam, a Paraguayan/Brazilian effort, supplies 90 percent of Paraguay's energy. Can the infrastructure handle Brazilian travel and the Brazil Olympics in 2016?

One of Brazil's most culturally diverse and histroically important cities, Recife is worth several days to explore.

Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? (Three Rivers Press, 2008) is the exciting and revealing account of Thomas Kohnstamm's first guidebook writing job with Lonely Planet.

This guide will let you know which airlines fly in and out of Brazil and from where.

Ride the waves at an idyllic surfing beach, kayak in mangrove forests and look for seahorses in sandy tidal pools near the resorts of Brazil's Atlantic coast.

The Santa Teresa Tram, or bondinho, isn't the most practical way to travel about Brazil's busy capital of Rio de Janeiro - but it's certainly the most fun.

Sapezal offers guided tours to the indigenous Paresi Indians, the Jesuit ruins near the Utiariti Waterfall and has adventure sports like rafting on the Papegaio River.

Enjoy rappelling at the waterfalls of Utiariti and Salto Belo or adventure trips like hiking, snorkelling and scuba diving in rivers around Campo Novo do Parecis.

Enjoy Tangará da Serra's splendid waterfalls, an active holiday of rafting, rappelling and snorkelling and visit an indigenous village or a nearby resort in Mato Grosso.

Campo Grande, southern gateway to the Pantanal, is a friendly city with interesting tourist sights like churches, markets as well as indigenous art shops and museums.

Cuiabá is a good base to arrange excursions, or to rent a car, to explore Mato Grosso's tourist attractions of the Pantanal, Alta Floresta and Chapada dos Guimarães.

Salvador da Bahia is one of the most dynamic Brazilian cities and home to one hell of a Carnaval.

This town provides a great stopping point when touring popular cities of Brazil. Maringá offers a beautiful cathedral, green space and a taste of true Brazilian culture.

Tangará da Serra's tourist department provides visitors with info on the area's waterfalls and resorts, as well as on adventure tours like hiking and snorkelling.

Staying at a Pantanal fazenda, a ranch, is a great way to enjoy the wetlands of the Pantanal. Wildlife trips are possible on foot, by car, by boat or on horseback.

Tangará da Serra is the place to go for the intrepid traveller. Lakes and waterfalls offer splendid adventure trips like rafting, hiking, rappelling and mountain biking.

Brazil's adventure tourism is growing. Nobres' natural scenery invites the intrepid traveller to enjoy adventure tours like paragliding, snorkelling, rafting and diving.

Hotel Salto das Nuvens is a family-oriented destination with three lodges. This beautiful getaway offers a splendid holiday along a river ideal for swimming and angling.

Refúgio Porto das Pedras is a hotel surrounded by nature and Brazil's abundant wildlife. From here, adventure activities can be arranged to Bom Jardim's lakes and caves.

Travel to the Indian villages in the Reservations of Utiariti, Paresi and Ponte de Pedra, where Paresi Indians live near spectacular waterfalls and sell handicrafts.

Rio de Janeiro's favelas, or slums, are legendary. Take a tour for a deeper, fuller insight into what makes into what makes these widely misunderstood communities tick.

With its history of slaves and pirates, this unashamed tourist town on Brazil's east coast is a top place in which to get away from Rio de Janeiro's noise and hustle.

Take it easy in Brazil's large and often stressful city, with a trip to the theatre and a walk in the peaceful botanical gardens.

Rio de Janeiro's weekend getaway town of Parati (Paraty) is a top place for gourmet meals and night-time entertainment. Here's where to stay, eat, drink and party.

The Pantanal is one of Brazil's natural habitats of piranhas. Take a fishing trip to catch a good lunch and try one of the tasty piranha fish recipes.

Enjoy the Bom Despacho Church and the restored Jesuit Church of NS do Rosário, or visit handicraft markets and museums such as the Casa do Artesão.

Iguazu Falls National Park in Argentina features good walking trails, train rides, boat rides and roaring waterfalls.

The town of Paraty is the perfect weekend getaway - but you should find time to get away from the town itself. Here are some top tips.

The Pantanal and Amazon are two of Brazil's regions suitable for sport fishing, where pacu is a popular catch. Enjoy this easy recipe for pacu fish prepared in the oven.

Among Cuiabá's tourist attractions are the Rondon Museum on Brazil's indigenous history, the Historic Museum, a museum on sacred art, and South America's geodesic centre.

Bom Jardim is one of Brazil's unexplored tourist destinations for adventure trips. Snorkelling, caving, and bird watching are some of the outdoor activities on offer.

In the heart of the Pantanal wetlands lies Fazenda 4 Cantos: a traditional fazenda that offers a lovely accommodation, wildlife excursions and piranha fishing trips.

Campo Grande is a good city to arrange an excursion to the Pantanal or to find tourist information on Mato Grosso do Sul's tourist destinations and natural scenery.

Enjoy the wetland ecosystem of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso on an organised Pantanal tour, which starts from the surrounding cities of Cuiabá, Campo Grande and Corumbá.

Car rental allows the traveller to visit the Pantanal independently. Depending on the time of year or type of trip, rent a regular car or a four-wheel drive.

Take advantage of these practical tips to prepare for a jungle trek in the Amazon rainforest; what to bring in terms of clothes, skin protection and hiking equipment.

Each year thousands upon thousands flock to Rio de Janeiro to partake in the years Carnival, the largest celebration of its kind.

St. Vincent is called the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean" thanks to Bill Tewes, who takes St. Vincent SCUBA divers on a tour of weird and wonderful tropical sea-life.

From sandy white beaches with bikini clad women to dramatic mountain views and a giant statue of Christ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is as exotic as they come.

Brazil's 54,000 miles of wetlands are home to an embarrassment of exotic species as well as creatures that look vaguely familiar--even when they aren't .

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil offers a perfect bird-watching holiday for tourists, birders and ornithologists, with birding from trails and an observation tower.

Cristalino Jungle Lodge is a prime example of ecological tourism. With low environmental impact it offers trails and viewpoints for bird-watching and wildlife spotting.

Visiting Brazil requires a Tourist Visa. Plan ahead to ensure a smooth travel experience to South America's largest country.

Chico Rei was the chief of his tribe when he was forced into slavery in Ouro Preto, a gold boomtown in Minas Gerais, Brazil, six hours northwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Sapezal's agritourism focuses on agricultural factories or crop fields like soya and cotton, whereas techno tourism is related to hydroelectric dams in the Juruena River.

Brazilian food and drink is some of the most diverse in the world, thanks to large immigrant groups from several continents that have made their way there.

Enjoy churrasco, grilled meat, at a por quilo buffet, where one pays per kilo, or have it served rodizio style. The cheapest Brazilian meal is marmitex: takeaway food.

Getting to Buenos Aires is easy with many of the world's largest airlines landing here.