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Copacabana: Rio's Iconic Beach Embodying Carioca Culture and Social Life
Copacabana Beach, which stretches around 4 kilometres along Rio de Janeiro's Atlantic coastline, exemplifies the traditional Brazilian beach—a place where social hierarchy collapses, sensuality…
Pantanal: South America's Largest Wetland and Africa-like Wildlife Paradise
The Pantanal, the world's biggest tropical wetland, spans around 66,000 square miles (170,000 square kilometres) and includes Brazil (80%), Bolivia, and Paraguay. The Pantanal, sometimes…
Ipanema: Rio's Sophisticated Beach Where Bohemia Meets Bourgeoisie
Ipanema Beach, which stretches about 2.6 kilometres along Rio's Atlantic coast, is the polar opposite of Copacabana's tourist-oriented commercialism—a place where sophisticated bohemian…