Sights in Brazil
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Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos
The Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos displays gaúcho artifacts in a typical 19th-century home.
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Parque Dos Falcões
Exotic-bird enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Parque dos Falcões, a reserve located 45km from Aracaju.
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Igreja Baiacu
In the center of the island, a huge tree wraps its roots around the ruins of the Igreja Baiacu and grows right out of them.
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Bom Jardim
Most of the sights around Nova Friburgo are a few kilometers out of town. The mountain town of Bom Jardim is worth a visit.
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Igreja de São Jorge
The Igreja de São Jorge is the city’s oldest church, dating from 1534, and houses a small sacred-art museum.
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Campo Belo
The town's large central square, known as the Campo Belo, is a picturesque grassy slope dotted with palm trees and a fountain.
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Igreja NS de Amparo
For a good walk and a beautiful view, follow the river's left bank upstream toward the Igreja NS de Amparo (1757) on the hill.
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Igreja de NS do Rosário
The simple Igreja de NS do Rosário was built in 1719 to honor the patron saint who was protector of the slaves.
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Igreja de NS do Conceição do Monte
The climb to the 18th-century Igreja de NS do Conceição do Monte is rewarded only by views as it is closed to visitors.
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Museu H Stern
The headquarters of the famous jeweler H Stern incorporates a museum displaying a permanent exhibition of fine jewelry, some rare mineral specimens and a large collection of tourmalines. There is a 12-minute tour, which displays the process of turning the rough stones into flawlessly cut jewels as the gems pass through the hands of craftsmen, cutters, goldsmiths and setters.
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Pátio de São Pedro
The Pátio de São Pedro is a traffic-free square lined with bars, restaurants and colorfully painted 19th-century houses.
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Lighthouse
The Lighthouse (1835) above the fort affords a fantastic view over Morro's beaches and has a zip line descending to Primeira Praia.
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Museu de Arte de Joinville
Art-lovers will enjoy the Museu de Arte de Joinville, which offers rotating exhibits by local and national artists.
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Ecomuseu
If you are wondering how construction of the Itaipu dam affected the area’s flora and fauna, check out the Ecomuseu.
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Praia Itaúna
Sights about 3km East Of Town is Praia Itaúna, probably Saquarema's most beautiful beach and one of the best surf spots in Brazil.
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Prefeitura
The best thing to do in Ilhéus is explore the old streets. The center has several old, gargoyled buildings such as the Prefeitura.
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Festa de Nossa Senhora Achiropita
Festa de Nossa Senhora Achiropita (every weekend in August) A series of street fairs in Bixiga celebrating the city's Italian heritage.
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Igreja de NS da Ajuda
Cachoeira’s oldest church is the tiny Igreja de NS da Ajuda, built in 1595 when the town was known as Arraial d’Ajuda.
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Poronga, Véu de Noiva & Itaporani Waterfalls
A few kilometers up the road from the park headquarters, short trails lead to the Poronga, Véu de Noiva & Itaporani Waterfalls.
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Praia Ponta D'Areia
Praia Ponta D'Areia is the closest beach to the center and is the busiest, with bars and restaurants for beach food. It can be polluted.
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Instituto Baleia Jubarte
The Instituto Baleia Jubarte shows videos and offers information about its projects and Abrolhos at its visitors’ center.
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Pedra do Cão Sentado
North of town, you can hike to Pedra do Cão Sentado, a rock formation resembling a sitting dog that serves as Friburgo's town symbol.
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Marco Zero
The waterside Marco Zero, a small monument on a broad square, marks the spot where the Portuguese founded Recife in 1537.
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea
This museum is recommended for both its permanent and temporary exhibits. It’s housed in an 18th-century Inquisition jail.
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Rua Bom Jesus
Rua Bom Jesus was formerly known as Rua dos Judeos (Jews' St) because a number of Jewish businesses opened here during Dutch rule (1630-54).
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