BRAZIL

Dia do Índio, Rio de Janeiro, Apr 19

April 19 is recognized in Brazil as Indians' Day, with a week of special events held at the Museu do Índio. Exhibitions, dance and film presentations are staged daily.

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Salvador beaches

So summer's over, and you're feeling flat, exhausted and samba-ed out. It's not too cold yet to escape to an idyllic beach and recharge. Catch a bus up the coast to Piatã or Itapuã beaches, where smooth white sands, calm seas and swaying palms will revive you.
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Iguaçu Falls
More than 250 spectacular waterfalls surrounded by Atlantic rain forest
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ACTIVITIES
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