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-22.988323 -43.358428 | 1 Motocross Freestyle Brazil Cup Exclusive Rio de Janeiro beachside area Barra da Tijuca revs up for the Motocross Freestyle Brazil Cup. Brazil's biggest names in motocross and international guests perform breathtaking… | |
-14.6833 -41.0333 | 2 Salvador Carnival, one of the world's biggest and most famous, brings out the best of Afro-Brazilian music and dance. The spectacle of the religious groups, known as Afoxé societies, is one of… |  |
-22.908405 -43.197621 | 3 Everyone has heard of the Rio Carnival - it's the benchmark against which every other carnival is compared. A spirit and energy takes over the city and has everyone enraptured for four days of… |  |
-22.768153 -41.889135 | 4 The most famous carnival city on Earth, Rio holds a variety of balls during carnival every year. Glitzy and garish, they cater to all budgets and sexual orientations. Book early to avoid… |  |
-5.5666 -63.05 | 5 If you're looking for an alternative to the massive Rio de Janeiro Carnival, head down the coast to the old colonial town of Parati. The more traditional party here is less crowded and set in… |  |
-22.920531 -43.171892 | 6 The Rio Music Conference touts itself as the largest musical get-together in the Southern Hemisphere. The event, which takes place in Marina da Glória, features discussions, workshops, disco… | |
7 The São Paulo Carnival may not have Rio's reputation and popularity, but its cheaper tickets and less touristy atmosphere make it a fantastic alternative. The city's samba schools perform all… |  | |
-22.98696 -43.211159 | 8 The King Of The Beach Volleyball tournament takes place on Rio's Ipanema Beach. Athletes change partners for each game, putting their individual skills to the test. Cheer on the winners, who… | |
-22.922552 -43.169826 | 9 Taking of Monte Castelo, La Serra and Montese Brazil remembers fatalities of Second World War campaigns by the Brazilian Expeditionary Forces at Monte Castelo, La Serra and Montese, in Italy. During a ceremony at the National Monument, in… | |
-23.6475 -46.723888 | 10 Veteran Brazilian singer-songwriter Jorge Ben performs at São Paulo's Credicard Hall. Ben is renowned for his fusion of samba, funk and rock, rising to fame during the Tropicália movement of… | |
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 11 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… | |
-22.972244 -43.212238 | 12 Boys in long shorts wow the crowds with their tricks at Oi Vert Jam, also known as Rio Skate Jam, at the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro. The competition is as fierce as Rio's… | |
-23.532733 -46.670478 | 13 As their Chinese Democracy tour comes to an end, veteran stadium rockers Guns n' Roses play in four Brazilian cities. This date is at São Paulo's Estadio do Palmeiras. | |
-22.913831 -43.196611 | 14 As their Chinese Democracy tour comes to an end, veteran stadium rockers Guns n' Roses play in four Brazilian cities. This date is at Rio de Janeiro's Praça da Apoteose. | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 15 The Good Food in Rio Festival (Rio Bom de Mesa) gives you the chance to savour Brazil's varied regional cuisine. Participating restaurants open up their kitchens to chefs from around the… | |
-23.514782 -46.639478 | 16 Brazilian and international DJs host the massive Spirit of London electronica club night at Sao Paulo's Parque Anhembi. Stage dancers get the party started and electro fans dance well into the… | |
-21.136927 -48.960696 | 17 The Moreira Salles Institute in Rio de Janeiro presents an exhibition of work by French photographer Marcel Gautherot (1910-1996). Entitled Norte, it includes 70 images taken by Gautherot in… | |
-22.985893 -43.185582 | 18 Art Exhibition by the Brazilian Academy of the Environment Artists from all over Brazil gather to display work at the Brazilian Academy of the Environment's annual exhibition at the Army Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Fort. There is… | |
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 19 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… | |
-20.385616 -43.503494 | 20 The beautiful Brazilian colonial city of Ouro Preto (meaning 'black gold') hosts lavish and emotive Holy Week processions. One of the highlights of the celebrations is Christ's removal from… | |
-22.910689 -43.18085 | 21 Rio de Janeiro's Metropolitan Cathedral is packed during Holy Week, the most important time of the Roman Catholic calendar. There's a Mass on Maundy Thursday, the Passion of Christ and… | |
-22.920531 -43.171892 | 22 The Rio Boat Show at Marina da Gloria shows off the newest boat models and all things nautical, along with an entertainment programme. Latin America's biggest boat show, it attracts a large… | |
-22.982017 -43.239065 | 23 Charles Landseer - Brazil and Portugal The Moreira Salles Institute in Rio de Janeiro presents an exhibition of paintings by 19th-century English artist Charles Landseer. The collection includes a selection of sketches and… | |
-9.4499 -36.0333 | 24 Founded in 1996, the It's All True film festival is dedicated solely to South American documentaries. It screens approximately 140 non-fictional and often experimental films at venues across… | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 25 For film buffs and news enthusiasts alike, the All True Film Festival is possibly the best documentary event in South America. With around 140 screenings of non-fiction and experimental film… | |
-22.982017 -43.239065 | 26 Anna Mariana: Pinturas e Platibandas The Moreira Salles Institute in Rio de Janeiro presents Pinturas e Platibandas, an exhibition of work by local photographer Anna Mariana. The 25 images in the exhibition were taken by Mariana… | |
-22.952204 -43.191216 | 27 Dia do Indio (Day of the Indian) Every year, Rio de Janeiro celebrates the rich cultural heritage that stems from the indigenous peoples of Brazil on 19 April, the Dia do Indio (Day of the Indian). Exhibitions, indigenous… | |
-22.920336 -43.176381 | 28 Each year a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Discovery of Brazil in 1500 is held at the monument to Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral in Rio de Janeiro's Largo da Gloria park.… | |
-22.905101 -43.187616 | 29 The Church of Saint Gonçalo Garcia and Saint George celebrates St George's Day with a Mass and a vigil to the saint. As is usual with saint's days here, there is also a procession and stalls… | |
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 30 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 31 Labor Day is recognised internationally as the day when workers celebrate their achievements throughout history. In Rio de Janeiro, the event is marked with shows and demonstrations. | |
32 Enjoy typical Brazilian food and live folk music during Sao Paulo's religious celebration of the Divine Spirit (Festa do Divino Espirito) at Casa dos Acores. On the 11 May, there is a special… | ||
33 The Sao Vito (or San Vito) festival is a major event in the diaries of São Paulo's large Italian community. With typical Italian dishes, dancing and music, this event on Rua Fernandes Silva… |  | |
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 34 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… | |
35 Festa do Divino Espírito Santo Each year the people of Parati celebrate the ten-day Festa do Divino Espírito Santo festival by crowning an 'Emperor', distributing food among the poor and giving sweets to children, along… |  | |
-9.4499 -36.0333 | 36 São Paulo's Pride parade is one of the biggest in the world, with more than two million people in attendance every year. Supporting events include award ceremonies, a cultural fair, parties… |  |
-22.896773 -43.18129 | 37 Rio is a city of health and fitness fanatics, so it's no surprise that Rio Sport Show at Pier Mauá is a major event here. Big sport brands show off their latest gear to industry people and… | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 38 The Rio Marathon must have one of the most beautiful routes in the world. Cariocas (Rio locals) start running at Recreio, pass through Barra, São Conrado, the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema… | |
-23.589917 -46.662084 | 39 São Paulo's Fashion Week at the Fundação Bienal features catwalk shows from all the top names in Brazilian fashion, from Cavalera to Neon and Oestudio. | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 40 An integral part of Brazilian culture, the June Festival (Festa Juninia) sees children (and numerous adults) in country-style lumberjack shirts, straw hats, pigtails and painted freckles.… |  |
-10.8616 -53.104 | 41 Once a year São Luis, the state capital of Maranhão, stages a festival dedicated to the established Brazilian folk tradition of Bumba Meu-Boi, a popular folk tale reenacted through Brazilian dance. |  |
42 The Boi-Bumba Folkloric Festival in the Amazonian town of Parintins sees thousands of people flock to the musical parades at the Bumbódromo stadium every year in June. The festival celebrates… |  | |
-5.282417 -60.601959 | 43 Venture deep into the heart of the Amazon to witness a rumbling tidal bore. Named 'Araguari Pororoca', it flows from the Tumucumaque mountain range 350km (218 miles) south into the Atlantic… | |
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 44 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… | |
45 ASP World Tour - Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro The penultimate event on the ASP World Tour, the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro takes place at Florianopolis in Santa Catarina. The world's best surfers battle it out for US$340,000 in prize money. | ||
-9.4499 -36.0333 | 46 If you thought Italians were the greatest pizza-lovers in the world, think again. Paulistas (Sao Paulo residents) apparently scoff one million pizzas per day, have named it their official dish… | |
-22.8999 -43.233299 | 47 Animation aficionados make a beeline for Anima Mundi, a ten-day Brazilian festival covering everything to do with the genre. Enjoy screenings and exhibitions, join workshops at venues across… | |
48 Sao Paulo's large Japanese community celebrate their rich cultural heritage every year during the Japanese Festival at the Centro de Exposicoes - Imigrantes. Thousands of visitors enjoy… | ||
49 Anima Mundi Animation Festival (São Paulo) The Anima Mundi festival, which includes a leg in São Paulo, is one of Latin America's biggest animation events, featuring a wide-ranging programme of screenings, workshops and exhibitions, as… | ||
-22.91019 -43.183005 | 50 Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend… |
