Why Rio is really a daytime city
Despite its party reputation, Rio is a daytime city. Obsessed with health and good looks, locals work hard to keep tan and fit.
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The other Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's newest party hotspot
Often-overlooked but no less spectacular, this big festival city rivals Rio de Janeiro.
Twenty reasons to visit Rio de Janeiro
From Copacabana and Ipanema to Carnival and Christ the Redeemer, this is the best on offer in Brazil.
Twenty reasons to visit Sao Paulo
From cathedrals and museums to seaside escapes, this is the best on offer in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
City of beaches, bodies and banging drums
From the sexy beaches and clubs to the dangerous slums, Larissa Ham is electrified by the energy of Rio de Janeiro.
One of the world's best beach towns is 500km from the nearest coast
Located far from the sea in a remote corner of the Amazon jungle, this city ranks among the world's most alluring beach towns.
Photos: Revellers get dirty at Brazil's muddy Carnival party
Take at look at this year's traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Street" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil.
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Home of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil has always been a hot destination. But now it's even hotter. From the party atmosphere and world-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the remote, wild jungle around the Amazon river, Brazil offers adventures to suit all kinds of travellers. It's the world's fifth largest country by both population and geography, so there's plenty to explore.
