Brazil
Brazil offers an intoxicating blend of experiences, from admiring Iguazu Falls to exploring the Amazon rainforest to clapping along to the lively rhythms of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.
While Brazil's sun-kissed beaches and the Christ the Redeemer statue (a world wonder) get most of the attention, this huge country has plenty more to discover like the mystical beauty of the Pantanal wetlands, idyllic Florianópolis and the wild wonders of Vale do Ribeira.
With its vibrant arts scene, lush urban parks, and creative culinary offerings, São Paulo is worth at least a few days to allow time to learn how to samba, check out the street art and cycle its nearly 500 kilometre-long system of dedicated bike lanes.
