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S1 E1 - Sao Paulo to Cananeia
26minThis journey begins in one of the largest cities in the world Sao Paulo which is full of both modern and old buildings including a brand new World Cup stadium We then head south towards Curitiba where another World Cup Stadium is being finished for this summers football competition It is then east to the coast and the port of Paranagua before heading north up the coast past islands gloriousFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E2 - Iguape to Parati
26minThis journey begins in the colonial town of Iguape before heading north across vast tracts of Atlantic rainforest the Jureia Itatins mountain range and on to a 30 kilometer stretch of beach resorts From there it is a short distance to Santos one of the most important ports in Latin America Our journey ends in Pariti a charming preserved Portuguese historic town full of fine old buildingsFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E3 - Ilha Grande to Rio De Janeiro
26minThis journey begins on one of the most popular islands to holiday on Ilha Grande and its main town Vila Abraao Close by is an island entirely given over to an iron ore port for large bulk carriers From here it is a short flight past modern resorts to one of the great cities of the world Rio de Janeiro From Christ the Redeemer overlooking the city to Ipanema and Copacabana beaches Sugar LoafFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E4 - Guanabara Bay to Niteroi
26minThis journey takes a circular route out of Rio and across the Baia de Guanabara towards the mountains and the historic town of Persopolis where old royal palaces were built for the hot summer months Its then east towards the coast crossing coffee and palm tree plantations before reaching the coast at Cabo Frio one of the most popular places for Rios population to enjoy islands beaches and smallFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E5 - Serra Do Cipo National Park to Brasilia
26minThis journey begins in the dramatic Parque Nacional da Serra da Cipo Back in the 19th century this was a mining area and the town of Diamantina has a wealth of historic buildings and churches From here it is a long leg to the capital of Brazil Brasilia The main sections were built in a staggering 41 months in the early 1960s and laid out like a giant bird in flight with wings of apartment blocksFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E6 - Belo Horizonte to Aparecida
26minThis journey begins in Belo Horizonte The city is a fine mixture of old and new buildings and an area of the city known as Pampulha which boasts a wealth of early 1960s architecture From there we head south to a very picturesque sculpture gallery built around a landscaped garden Further south is a whole series of old colonial mining towns now fully protected including a steam train in one of themFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E7 - Ilha Do Mel to Pariti
26minJourney to part of the Brazilian coastline from the tropical Island of Honey with its miles of beaches and lonely lighthouse to the historic town of Paraty once rich from gold mining and now a muchloved preserved old colonial town Learn about places like Santos which has grown into the biggest seaport in Latin America as well as a major resortFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E8 - Cabo Frio to Brasilia
26minBegin your Brazilian journey at Cabo Frio a collection of islands popular as summer destinations Visit Sao Joao del Rei the countrys largest railway museum Learn about Inhotim one of Latin Americas largest outdoor art centers and gaze at the spectacular waterfall Cachoeira Tabuleiro Finally visit the capital Brazilia acclaimed for its futuristic architecture and avantgarde designFree trial of XiveTV DocumentariesS1 E9 - Guanabara Bat and Rio de Janeiro
26minBrazils cultural wonders are a travelers dream Visit the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra and a futuristic art museum designed by one of Brazils greatest architects See the rock climbing capital of Brazil and take a night flight over the exuberant Carnival and behold its dazzling array of costumes and elaborate floats Finally see the giant statue of Christ the RedeemerFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries