The Heart of South America
Brazil, a vast South American country, stretches from the Amazon Basin in the north to vineyards and massive Iguaçu Falls in the south. Rio de Janeiro, symbolized by its 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado, is famed for its busy Copacabana and Ipanema beaches as well as its enormous, raucous Carnival festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes, and samba music and dance.
The Soul of Brazil: Samba
Samba is a Brazilian musical genre and dance style, with its roots in Africa. It is a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival. Recognized around the globe as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival, Samba is most prevalent in the state of Bahia, on Brazil's northeastern coast, and in Rio de Janeiro, the country's capital city.