A man enjoys the sea at Ipanema Beach during sunset in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, with its white beaches, blue ocean and jungle-covered mountains, is still the place that comes to mind when people think of Brazil. The city is also popular among tourists for its famed Carnival bash as well as renowned tourist hotspots like Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain) and the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The country eminently flaunts its footballing culture with locals indulging in the sport famously at beaches and streets. Brazil has been a phenomenon when it comes to global football, with the country producing world class players and performances at the highest level. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
A man walks on a wall painted with a mural of the iconic yellow train of Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The famous yellow Santa Teresa tram is a national heritage of Rio, connecting the heart of the city with the residential neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Declared a national historic monument in 1988, the tram is now a popular tourist attraction offering tram ride through the peppy streets of the city. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
A view of the SugarLoaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Situated at the mouth of Gaunabera Bay, this peak is famous across the world for its superlative panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and Christ the redeemer, and is a coveted destination for many mountaineers. Tourists can reach the tip of the peak by a cableway moving between Praia Vermelha and Sugarloaf Mountain. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
People leave the Ibirapuera Auditorium in Sao Paulo. Located in the center on one of the city's biggest park, Ibirapuera Park, the famous auditorium was built to familiarize tourists and visitors with Brazil's music culture and exquisite architectural capabilities one of the most celebrated Brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer, the architect having designed the auditorium himself. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
A barman prepares
Waiters hold skewers of meat at the Fogo de Chao Brazilian steakhouse, where food is prepared in the traditional gaucho way, in Sao Paulo. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
An aerial view of Futuro Beach in Fortaleza, northeastern Brazil. Fortaleza is one of the most beautiful cities of Brazil with its pristine white beaches, pulsating nightlife and delicious eateries making it a favourite among tourists. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
An aerial view of Belo Horizonte April 9, 2014. More popularly known as Beaga, Belo Horizonte is known for its hip and happening lifestyle and sophisticated attire. Its many attractions such as Mercado Central, Palacio das Artes, and Inhotim Art Museum along with its fine restaurants and charming nights make it a popular tourist destination. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
The Sao Francisco de Assis church is pictured in Belo Horizonte. Another one of Oscar Niemeyer's masterpieces, Sao Francisco de Assis church provides a great knowledge into the history of art and culture of Brazil and is visited by tourists year round. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
People walk in Rio Branco square located at Ground Zero of the city of Recife, in northeastern Brazil. Crammed with skyscrapers and surrounded by flawless turquoise blue waters, the city of Recife is particularly known for its vibrant Brazilian representation in the form of art and music. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
People visit the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, also known as
People walk at Ponta Negra beach in Natal, northeastern Brazil. The beach is famous for its urbanized outlook and eclectic shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
Brazilian dancers Glauce Costa and Jessica Gomes perform during the rehearsal of the Mocidade Independente Padre Miguel samba school in Rio de Janeiro as a preparation for the carnival parade. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
Drum Queen Camila Silva of the Mocidade Independente samba school dances on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
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