TRAVEL GUIDE: BRAZIL

Come for business, party during Carnivale, relax on the beach or visit a rain forest. This Portuguese-speaking nation can accommodate travelers with a vast array of interests. A vibrant nation rich with history and culture, plush landscapes and city settings, you would be hard-pressed to find yourself bored here. So sip a caipirinha, catch a soccer match and experience the excitement that Brazilian natives have the good fortune to take for granted.

A MODERN HOTEL
Sonesta São Paulo – Ibirapuera
São Paulo’s modern architecture—comprised of such masterpieces as the Edificio Copan by Oscar Niemeyer—requires that any new construction conform to the esthetical standards that have been established. In the surrounding skyline, the Sonesta building fits in with its gracious proportions.

Sonesta São Paulo – Ibirapuera


Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel

TOP 10 ROMANTIC HOTELS
Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel
At the confluence of Ariau Creek and the roiling Rio Negro, Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel is built entirely at the level of the rainforest canopy, with aerial towers linked by miles of wooden catwalks. Get cozy inside Tarzan's suite, set atop a castanheira tree 80 feet above ground.


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Rio de Janeiro

The Cariocas—those fortunate enough to live in what they call the Marvelous City—may have it all. It's one of the world's most dramatic settings, sprawled between bay, jungle-covered mountains and fabulous beaches, with fine weather and music, food and drink to go with it all.


Sao Paulo

72-HOUR TRIP
Sao Paulo

Get the lowdown on all the best places to stay, eat, shop and see in this city that the locals call "Sampaul." With 20 millions denizens, Sao Paulo—one of the largest cities in the world next to Tokyo and Mexico Cityillustrates Brazil’s gigantism. This guide well help you navigate this behemoth of a city, helping you to discover all it has to offer.


IN AND AROUND BRAZIL
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The Amazon Voyage


Sonesta Hotel Brasilia

HOTEL SPECIALS
Sonesta Hotel Brasilia
Luxury close to the Amazon. Official Site: Sonesta Hotel Brasilia in Brazil. Book Online & Save!
Sonesta São Paulo – Ibirapuera
Enjoy the attractions of Brazil's capital while staying at the luxurious Sonesta Hotel Brasilia. Official Site: Sonesta São Paulo Ibirapuera Hotel in Brazil. Book Online & Save!

For more information, visit the Brazilian Tourism Office at www.braziltourism.org.

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(Updated: 05/06/08 HC)


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