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The basilica Santuario do Bom Jesus do Congonhas is sets in the historical city of Congonhas, Brazil. This sanctuary group was built in the second half of the 18th century and it was created by Aleijadinho, one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world.

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Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mandau Lake, Maceio is decorated by a coast bloodline that offers us a stunning action of beaches, whatsoever of which still chaotic. Kenoa Exclusive Beach Spa and Resort is a welcoming Brazilian hotel on the beach located in the Barra de Sao Miguel northeast coast, ideal for a luxury acceleration. The construction of this resort was well planned and took into consideration the ecological concern of preserving native vegetation.

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Carmen Miranda Museum, Rio De Janeiro  is one of the discipline Rio De Janerio Traveller Attractions. The Carmen Miranda Museum, Rio De Janeiro is built in the honour of this unreal superstar who had excited the total mankind with her gorgeous perception and single practice. A spacious separate of her substance photos are on communicate panting up to hot life-size, along with smaller photos viewing the news of her vilification and advancement. Roughly 460 of the items in the publication are garments and accessories.

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A lovely and charmnig family is taking care of this traditional house, located at the foot of Rio’s iconic Christ sculpture is the perfect eye-opener for jaded hotel hop-pickers. A sequence of art lovers and collectors have owned and passed through Casa 32 over the generations, and their legacy is visible in the stunning baroque carving, impressive murals and hand-painted rococo tile. Modern touches abound also – both suites  exhibit swish designer furniture and a sensitive contemporary colour scheme. The looks may be lavish, but the atmosphere’s as homely and intimate as it gets.

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Olinda is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its XVI and XVII-century buildings. Founded in the 16th century, today the town presents harmonious balance between the buildings, gardens, 20 Baroque churches and numerous small chapels all contribute to Olinda’s unique charm. Olinda relives the magnificence of the past every year during the Carnival, in the rhythm of frevo, maracatu and others rhythms.

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Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto means “black gold” in Portuguese. It was the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil’s golden age in the 18th century.  The city designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its outstanding Baroque architecture. There are many extremely ornate Baroque churches, religious architecture and sculpture reached its zenith during the mid 1700′s. Bridges and fountains remain as a testimony to its past prosperity and the exceptional talent of the Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho.

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This boutique hotel is located only 10 min drive from Ipanema Beach in a beachfront suburb Joatinga – the Beverly Hills of Rio. Perched high above a secret surf haven, La Suite enjoys a stunning cliff top setting. Staying at the La Suite is much like having a private residence in the city but with the amenities of a luxury hotel.

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KAA Restaurant is one of the coolest restaurants in Sao Paulo, Brazil and it was designed by Arthur de Mattos Casas. KAA has splendid atmosphere, a beautiful sample of using space, blended with lush greenery all around the restaurant. The whole space is divided into two large premises. The main part is a narrow and long nearly 800 square-meter, high-ceilinged space.

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Paraty is a UNESCO designated fishing village located in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. The architecture of this village is a well preserved example of the colonial Portuguese period. Paraty is a very popular tourist destination because of its historic qualities, excellent restaurants and pousadas, and access to many pristine islands off its coast.
The cultural attractions in Paraty also include a cultural center with nice historic exhibitions, museums, a theatre, as well as a myriad of annual cultural and party events and festivals in Paraty.

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Paraty is located in one of the biggest bays of the country, Ilha Grande, Brazil,with 1125Km2. It is divided into two parts – Paraty Bay and Angra dos Reis. The Paraty coast is well cut .With an extension of 180 Km, it has several inlets, peninsulas and islands, impeding the sea streams circulation. The medium amplitude of tides is 2 meters.

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