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Salvador, Brazil
Food to try:
Acarajé (street food) – fried bean fritter with shrimp
• Moqueca Baiana – fish stew with coconut milk & dendê oil
• Vatapá, caruru, cocada
Restaurants
• Casa de Tereza – authentic Bahian food
• Cuco Bistrô – modern Brazilian
• Solar do Unhão – food + views
• Street acarajé stalls (look for long local queues)
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Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
Where to Eat (Lençóis)
• Bistrô do Mato – excellent regional food
• Ristorante Italiano – surprisingly good
• Cozinha Aberta – cozy & local
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Salvador, Brazil
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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Iguaçu Falls (Brazil side) – panoramic views
• Iguaçu Falls (Argentina side) – walkways & close-up power
• Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) – absolute highlight
• Itaipu Dam – one of the world’s largest dams
Rafain Churrascaria – Brazilian BBQ + cultural show
• Aqva Restaurant – upscale, river views
• La Mafia Trattoria (Argentina side)
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Paraty, Brazil
Historic Center – walk, photos, churches
• Boat tour to nearby islands (half or full day)
• Waterfalls & cachaça distilleries (Jeep tour)
• Kayaking in mangroves
• Sunset at Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Restaurants:
Recanto caicara
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Ilha Grande, Brazil
Top Beaches
• Lopes Mendes – top 10 beach in Brazil
• Praia do Aventureiro – iconic palm tree
• Lagoa Azul – snorkeling
• Praia de Dois Rios
Activities
• Boat tour around the island
• Snorkeling & diving
• Hikes through Atlantic rainforest
• Sunset at Abraãozinho
Restaurants
• Lua e Mar – beachfront dining
• Steak ‘n Beach
• Canoas – great seafood
• Street caipirinhas 🍹
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Must-See Attractions
• Christ the Redeemer
• Sugarloaf Mountain
• Copacabana & Ipanema beaches
• Santa Teresa – artsy neighborhood
• Selarón Steps
• Tijuca National Park – waterfalls & hikes
Activities
• Hang gliding from Pedra Bonita
• Sunset at Arpoador
• Samba in Lapa
• Favela tour (ethical, guided)
• Football match (if available)
Restaurants
• Aprazível – amazing views
• Fogo de Chão – famous churrascaria
• Bar do Mineiro – local favorite
• Confeitaria Colombo – historic café
• Adega Pérola – bar snacks