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Iguazu Falls
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Iguazu Falls

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Iguazu Falls is located on the Iguazu River at the border between Argentina and Brazil. The word "Iguazu" comes from the language of the Guarani, an indigenous people of South America, and means "huge water." The falls consist of hundreds of waterfalls of varying sizes, cascading down a nearly 3,000 m wide arc-shaped cliff, creating a magnificent sight. In 1984, Iguazu National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List. The falls' iconic view is the "Devil's Throat"—a U-shaped chasm where nearly half of the river's water converges, plunging from a height of over 80 m with a roar like muffled thunder, sending mist dozens of meters into the air, and on clear days rainbows often hang above the curtain of mist. The formation of the falls is closely related to ancient basalt geology; basalt layers formed by volcanic eruptions approx. 100 million years ago were carved and eroded by the Iguazu River over the long ages, creating the layered scenery. In the 1540s, Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca crossed the rainforest and recorded the falls, introducing them to Europe. The falls are distributed on both sides of the gorge, with Argentina and Brazil each occupying one side, offering distinct viewing experiences. The Argentine side has two routes, upper and lower: the upper route looks down from above at the tumbling, cascading falls, while the lower route winds through dense forest, allowing visitors to experience each section of the falls up close, with a new view at every step; the Brazilian side is ideal for panoramic views, where the main falls on the Argentine side can be seen as a whole, and the park is also home to many wild animals. Visitors can also take speedboats into the mist below the falls to feel the thrill of the water up close. The falls are located in a subtropical region with abundant water year-round, and the water views are even better during the rainy season.Argentina · Iguazu
Amazon Rainforest
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Amazon Rainforest

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The Amazon Rainforest stretches across the South American continent, spanning multiple countries including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, and is the world's most vast tropical rainforest. It is home to an extremely rich variety of species; from jaguars, pink river dolphins, and macaws to giant otters, countless animals thrive between the dense forests and rivers. Upon arriving in the rainforest, one of the signature experiences is seeing the meeting of waters—the dark Rio Negro and the yellowish-brown Solimões River flow side-by-side here for several km without mixing, forming a distinct natural view. Taking a boat to the confluence, you can also encounter wild pink river dolphins on the river; these freshwater dolphins often curiously approach boats. The rainforest waters are also home to the Amazon water lily, whose massive, circular leaves can support the weight of a child. Venturing deep into the interior, you can paddle a canoe through the waterways of the Anavilhanas Archipelago to explore the flooded forest view; you can also hike through the jungle to identify various tropical plants and listen to the calls of birds and insects. At night, taking a small boat to look for the reflective eyes of caimans or fishing for piranhas are unique wild experiences in the rainforest. Visiting residents along the river to learn about their lifestyles and traditions of coexisting with the forest adds cultural depth to this nature trip.Brazil · Codajas
Sugarloaf Mountain
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Sugarloaf Mountain

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Sugarloaf Mountain stands at the entrance to Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro and is a peak approx. 400 m high. Its name comes from its resemblance to the traditional conical sugar loaves used in sugar refining—a conical mold used to store raw sugar before the advent of sugar cubes. Although the Chinese name contains the word "bread," it has nothing to do with bread. At the foot of the mountain, ruins of a fortress built during the Portuguese colonial period remain, bearing witness to the former military importance of this bay entrance. The classic way to reach the summit is by cable car. The cable car operates in two stages: the first stage goes from the Praia Vermelha station at the foot of the mountain to the adjacent Urca Hill, and the second stage goes from Urca Hill to the summit. Upon reaching the observation deck, you can overlook the panoramic view of Guanabara Bay and downtown Rio to the north, see the curved coastline of Copacabana Beach to the south, gaze at the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain to the west, and see the vast Atlantic Ocean to the east. If you reach the summit at dusk, you can watch the sunset slowly sink behind the ridge in the direction of the Christ the Redeemer statue, with the city lights gradually turning on. The Urca Hill transfer station has a dining area and an observation deck, where you can sit and rest between transfers.Brazil · Rio de Janeiro
Football Museum
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Brazil

Football Museum

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4.4/5
51 reviews
Football Museum is located beneath the stands of Pacaembu Stadium in São Paulo. Officially opened in 2008, it is an important football-themed museum in Brazil. The permanent exhibition is spread across more than 10 galleries, tracing the evolution of football in Brazil from an elite sport to a universal one, and telling the story of how this sport became an inseparable part of Brazilian national identity. The exhibition route covers the origins of football, the history of Brazilian football, the journey through various World Cups, and the career stories of numerous legendary players. Pelé is one of the central figures in the museum—he greets visitors via digital imagery at the entrance, and his glorious career is subsequently presented in a dedicated gallery through precious footage and artifacts, including iconic items such as the jersey he wore during the 1970 World Cup final against Italy. The World Cup gallery systematically chronicles Brazil's five championship victories while also confronting painful moments, including the home defeat to Uruguay in 1950. The "Dance of Football" gallery allows visitors to independently select and watch classic goals, saves, and dribbles from Brazilian football history, much like operating a television broadcast console. The "Body Game" gallery uses motion-sensing interaction to let visitors personally experience elements of football such as passing and speed. One of the most immersive experiences in the museum is the "Hall of Praise"—it utilizes the raw space formed between the support pillars of Pacaembu Stadium and the hillside, projecting images and cheers of fans from various Brazilian clubs to create an atmosphere that feels like being at a live match. From some galleries, you can also overlook the stadium's pitch. Since 2013, the museum has also housed the Brazilian Football Reference Center, which collects a large number of football-related books, journals, and video materials for public access.Brazil · Sao Paulo

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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car
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1-day tour of Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf Mountain + Selarón Steps + Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration: 4.6 hrs
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Brazil + Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Tour / Private Tour One Day Two Countries
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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil: 1-day tour to Iguazu Falls (optional cruise + hotel transfer)
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Rio de Janeiro: SUP + Waterfall Adventure Experience
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Duration: 2.5 hrs
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Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande: Guided Tour from Rio de Janeiro + Schooner Cruise
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Authentic Surf Lesson Arpoador Beach Rio de Janeiro
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Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour of Lagoons and Beaches with Crystal-Clear Waters
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Rio de Janeiro: 2-Hour Boat Trip with Parasailing
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise Stand-Up Paddleboarding Experience
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Paraty Bay: Half-Day Mangroves and Beaches Tour by Kayak
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Md Iqbal Hasan28 October 2025
5.0
Christ the Redeemer, standing atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. This 30-meter-tall statue of Jesus Christ, with arms outstretched over the city, symbolizes peace and faith. Completed in 1931, it’s made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Rio’s beaches, mountains, and the Sugarloaf. Reached by train or hiking trail through Tijuca National Park, the journey itself is scenic and memorable. At sunrise or sunset, the statue glows against the sky, creating a truly spiritual and awe-inspiring experience—an unmissable highlight for any traveler to Brazil.

Christ the Redeemer

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619***073 October 2025
5.0
If the weather is good, there will be many rainbows🌈, and the scenery is beautiful. Especially at the Devil's Throat attraction, there will be rainbows crossing above, below, left and right🌈, and people will walk in the rainbow🌈🌈.

Iguazu Falls

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Prince SAMASH3 September 2026
5.0
The art has no limits. If your canvas is the wall of a street - be it so. That’s the spirit and is openly and proudly being embraced by that neighborhood of São Paulo making it a sensation in itself.

Beco do Batman

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Vitalini4 March 2025
5.0
looks great! one of the most beautiful places in São Paulo. If you will be there, you should visit this São Paulo cathedral

Sé Metropolitan Cathedral

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还不曾去过倒悬山!2 May 2025
4.0
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world, larger than Europe, at 7 million square kilometers. Stretching from the lower slopes of the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic coast of Brazil, the Amazon rainforest is vital to the health of the world and all the living things that live in it. The trees absorb carbon dioxide, a gas that in large quantities warms the planet and harms the climate, melting the polar ice caps and causing floods. Trees also produce oxygen, which is essential for human and all animal life. Some rainforest trees grow extremely tall, reaching more than 60 meters. Their leaves form a "canopy" like an umbrella that blocks out the light, so that few short plants grow under the trees.

Amazon Rainforest

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花丛中5 June 2026
5.0
The shops on the old street are all decades-old establishments. The old lady selling fabric will tell you which material is best for making a cheongsam, and the goldsmith can melt down old jewelry and redesign it on the spot. The sesame seed cakes at the corner stall are so hot you can barely hold them; one bite and they crumble, the savory meat filling oozing out oil. Every few steps, someone will strike up a conversation with you, all with an innate, friendly warmth. Even the air is filled with the comforting warmth of everyday life, making it far more interesting than strolling through the same old commercial pedestrian streets.

Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill Natural Monument

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Ms Shanghai25 July 2023
5.0
Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-visit site in Rio. We went on a Monday at 16:00, thinking we would make it up in time for sunset at 17:30. The queue was so long that the attendants just laughed when we asked for an estimate. We went to the beach instead, then prebooked tickets on CTrip for the next day. The process of using the tickets was a bit confusing. When we arrived at the cable station at 15:00 we were told to go to the reception desk to have our proof of booking printed out. A kind lady at reception helped us do this luckily, but it was a bit confusing due to the language barrier. After we’d printed the proof we had to go to another window to collect our physical ticket and were then allowed to join the queue to board the cable car quite far ahead of the back of the line - so even though the process was confusing, booking online definitely helped. This is the one occasion where I would say that paying extra to skip the queue is really worth it!!! The Sugar Loaf cable car ride is actually divided into two separate segments. This means that you queue to get tickets, queue to board the first cable car, queue to board the second cable car, and then queue twice more to go back down - and each time you’re queuing for about 30 minutes! And this was on a Tuesday in July; I can’t imagine what it’s like on the weekend. Anyway, the pictures show that it was definitely worth the effort:)

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のりか28 October 2022
5.0
Ibirapuera Park was crowded with families and people running. I think it's the best place to be on a day off.

Ibirapuera Park

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Bryce van de Laar4 August 2023
5.0
We had a truly amazing time at Iguacu National Park. The park is well organized, the staff are friendly and the routes are well maintained. There is a great lookout point where you are right above some of the falls and you get completely wet! This was one of those experiences that will flash before my eyes just before I die.

Iguaçu National Park

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MARK MORDOVTSEV20 June 2026
5.0
Очень интересный музей для всех любителей футбола. Даже если вы не являетесь фанатом какого-то конкретного клуба, здесь можно отлично провести несколько часов. Экспозиции рассказывают об истории бразильского футбола, легендарных игроках, чемпионатах мира и роли футбола в культуре страны.Понравилось большое количество интерактивных зон, видеоматериалов и мультимедийных экспозиций. Многие материалы доступны на английском языке, поэтому музей будет понятен иностранным туристам. Особенно впечатляет атмосфера и возможность почувствовать, насколько важен футбол для Бразилии.Музей расположен прямо под стадионом Пакаэмбу, что делает посещение ещё более интересным. На осмотр стоит закладывать примерно 2-3 часа.Из минусов - часть информации представлена только на португальском языке, поэтому некоторые детали могут быть непонятны иностранным посетителям.В целом это одно из лучших мест в Сан-Паулу для знакомства с историей бразильского футбола и культурой страны. Рекомендую к посещению всем путешественникам.

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Don't miss these attractions in Brazil: Christ the Redeemer, Iguazu Falls, and Beco do Batman. If you like Day tours, try Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car. If you enjoy Water activities, try Rio de Janeiro round-trip Angra dos Reis Grande Island cruise 1-day tour.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car, 1-day tour of Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf Mountain + Selarón Steps + Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Departing from Argentina or Brazil | Visit both sides of Iguazu Falls | Join-in tour 1-day tour/from 1 person. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 5 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Brazil is around RUB 3,836.97 – RUB 19,487.81. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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