Fully absorb the city's atmosphere as you stroll along its palm-lined avenues. As far as possible, avoid getting bogged down in the traffic that chokes the city. Use the subway to get around instead. You'll save both time and energy.
The largest metropolis in South America, situated in south-east Brazil and the economic capital of the country.
If you have the time, head out of town to little known, yet beautiful, beaches that are within a reasonable traveling distance. I particularly recommend Ubatuba Beach, but bear in mind it'll take you two hours to get there.
