Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, was built from scratch in 1960, in record time of four years. To build a capital city in the deserted center of the country had always been a Brazilian dream, but it was made reality by Juscelino Kubitschek, elected President in 1955. The nerve center of all administrative and political decisions, this futuristic city symbolizes Brazil's unity and modernity - the famous "Foundation Stone" of the Brazilian continent.

Săo Paulo is the business capital of Brazil, and Latin America's largest industrial and commercial center. It offers visitors plenty to see in museums, parks, theaters, exhibitions and fairs. Shopping, restaurants and nightlife are also great in Sao Paulo.

Once the capital of Brazil, Salvador is one of Brazil's cultural highlights. The recent restoration of the city allows you to witness the splendor of this wonderful city with its 365 churches, most of them standing on cobblestone streets. It is easy to lose yourself in Salvador, admiring its architecture and heritage.

Belo Horizonte's and Ouro Preto's cultural and historical assets are amongst the richest in the nation. Ouro Preto, at 4,000 feet, is a small town designated a World Heritage of Mankind by Unesco. These cities bear witness of Brazil's "Golden Age" with the gold mining boom.

Parati is a pretty colonial town located 160 miles southwest of Rio, on Brazil’s Costa Verde. A UNESCO world heritage site that has been beautifully preserved. The spectacle is the lush green Mata rain forest, small fishing towns, pristine deserted Islands and the warm crystal clear jade-green Atlantic Ocean. There is a lot for you to explore, at this wonderful destination where the surrounding hills are still mostly covered in gorgeous green coastal rainforest.

Carnival in Salvador is not as well known as Brazil’s most popular in Rio, however this Carnival is just as exciting with music and dancing lasting 24 hours a day during the vibrant six day festival. At the height of the Carnival season, 15 miles of the city streets are closed in order for parade circuits with large floats and moving stages carrying popular bands. This is a great option for travelers looking for a very lively Carnival experience outside of Rio.

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the most widely recognized throughout the world, and for good cause. The festivities here are passionate, vivacious and colorful. The Carnival celebrations in Rio attract tourists and locals in very large crowds; this is certainly an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime.