Set at the centre of the breathtaking Mantiqueira de Minas mountains in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, the little town of Sao Lourenco entices visitors with a unique combination of attractions. With its curative waters, picturesque hiking trails, and flavoursome coffee, the town provides a multitude of holiday experiences. Sao Lourenco has long been a spa town, and a range of treatments and tastings are on offer - make sure to spend a morning at the Water Park. Known for its sweet, strong character, the coffee produced here has drawn an increasing number of visitors to the town, and can be enjoyed at one of the charming cafes or through demonstrations and walks through the photogenic plantations. Nature lovers will jump at the chance to explore the spectacular, rugged terrains of the Montanha Sagrada, which offer some jaw-dropping panoramas from their heights.
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A dynamic coastal neighbourhood synonymous with leisure, luxury and nightlife, Copacabana is characterised by million-dollar penthouses, stunning neoclassical buildings and tiny apartments set against a magnificent backdrop of jungle-clad mountains in Rio de Janeiro. From its humble origins as a small fishing village, the "Princess of the Sea" is now a leisure seeker's paradise, bursting with restaurants, nightclubs, bars and hotels, and emits a lively, effervescent energy, perfect for the social traveller. To learn its history, visit Forte de Copacabana, a fort and museum that traces the early days of the Portuguese colony through to the mid-19th century. Art enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to The Eva Klabin Foundation (Casa Museu Eva Klabin), a historical home of famous art and antique collector Eva Klabin that houses over 1000 art pieces from all over the world. A visit to Copacabana is incomplete without the world-famous Copacabana Beach, a 4-kilometre stretch of golden sand dotted with brightly-coloured umbrellas, bars and a popular playground for watersports, football, volleyball, or simply lazing in the sun.
Brazil’s second-largest city and one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations, Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and the massive, majestic statue of Christ atop the Corcavado peak. The highlight of Rio’s social calendar is Carnaval, in the weeks leading up to Lent, when the city becomes a riot of colour, music and festivities, with thousands of costumed revellers parading through the street in what the locals call the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’.
