Rio de Janeiro, Maceio, Salvador de Bahia, Ilheus

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil's primary tourist resort. The landmarks of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ statue, the spectacular beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, the sensual rhythm of samba dance, the Carnival and the passionate and friendly people are only some of the reasons that Rio is such a favorite destination.

Maceió is the capital of the coastal state Alagoas, in northeast Brazil. Maceió stands out for its beauty and its remarkable culture and has become a popular tourist destination.

Salvador da Bahia is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil. The Historic Centre of the city is renowned for its Portuguese colonial architecture and it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The beaches are ideal for swimming, sailing, diving, surfing and underwater fishing.

Ilhéus is a city in Bahia, in Brazil's Northeast region. It used to be an important producer of cocoa but nowadays it depends mostly on tourism. Its port, Porto de Malhado receives many cruisers in the high season.

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil's primary tourist resort. The landmarks of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ statue, the spectacular beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, the sensual rhythm of samba dance, the Carnival and the passionate and friendly people are only some of the reasons that Rio is such a favorite destination.