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At our School, we are the experts on this fascinating country with almost 20 years experience here. If Brazil is your area of interest in latin America, then your training in Rio will be all the more significant and enriching. You will not only be able to immerse yourself in the intensive Teacher Training Programs and get your TEFL or CELTA certificate, but you will also be able to savor the surrounding culture and practice your Portuguese at the same time.

Few will argue that Rio de Janeiro is among the world’s most beautiful cities. Known as the "Cidade Maravilhosa", Rio lies between Guanabara Bay, the beautiful beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, and a tropically forested mountain range. The outstretched arms of Rio's Christ Redeemer Statue, set atop Corcovado Mountain's 2,307 ft. peak can be seen from virtually any place in the city. Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf ) mountain and its cable car mark the location where the city was founded in 1565.

These two famous landmarks make Rio among the world's most recognizable cities. During Carnival , Rio comes to a virtual standstill as parties, dancing and the music of samba fills the streets. At the Sambodromo, a specially designed stadium for the samba school parades, you can watch elaborately and scantily dressed participants sway and jump to the beat of samba music.

Although Rio de Janeiro is famous for its festive atmosphere, it is the headquarters to some of Brazil's largest national and multinational companies. It is a cosmopolitan city with a wide variety of sightseeing, nightlife, and restaurants. Rio's relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and friendly "cariocas" make this city an unforgettable experience you can't miss.

Located atop the Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is certainly one of the world's best-known and most-visited monuments. This outing begins in the Cosme Velho District, aboard a miniature train that runs through the steep Atlantic Rainforest up to the foot of the statue, offering stunning glimpses of Rio from many different angles. From the top, the view is nothing short of heavenly: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botanical Gardens, the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city spreads out in a magnificent panorama during the day, glittering and magical after dark, and always protected by Christ the Redeemer, who blesses visitors and residents from on high.

Brazil is the largest country in South America, the eighth largest economy in the world, and a country rich in culture and physical beauty.

Brazil is a huge and incredibly beautiful country. The scenery it has to offer ranges from the jungles of the Amazon to countless tropical beaches. Here are a just few ideas of places to visit and things to do a little closer to Rio de Janeiro.

Carnival is the high spot of Rio's fun-in-the-sun calendar, and is closely identified with the nation's roots and traditions. From Friday evening through to the following Tuesday, Carnival revelers dance through the streets. The highlight is undoubtedly the world-famous Samba School Parade in the Sambadrome downtown. This is surely the world's largest and liveliest street festival, involving locals and foreigners alike with its irresistible excitement. Months of intensive preparation include sewing elaborate costumes, rehearsing at the samba schools and try-outs for neighborhood samba groups.

Rio gears up for the great day, eager to welcome visitors with typical Carioca warmth. Surrounded by a dazzling array of costumes and floats, quick-footed samba stars dance to the driving beat of deafening drums as the public cheers.This is truly the people's festival, with everyone welcome to join in the fun. Smaller informal groups dance through the streets to the music of neighborhood bands, while there are Carnival Balls organized by clubs and hotels all over town. There is no doubt that Carnival in Rio weaves gaiety and music, lore and light, into a bewitching blend of myth and magic.

The Lakes Region, also known as the Costa do Sol, is famed for its picturesque resorts, such as Búzios. Located on a rugged peninsula and framed by green sea and white sand beaches, its natural beauty holds a rustic charm that contrasts with the international sophistication of its boutiques and restaurants. During the 1960s, this peaceful fishing village became famous as an international resort. Its narrow streets are today lined with colonial inns, hotels, designer boutiques and countless restaurants. After dark, its streets bubble over with nightlife for all tastes. Its 23 beaches offer swimming conditions that vary from calm and warm to cold and rough. All around the peninsula, boats, launches, dinghies and yachts dot the horizon with a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes.

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