An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.

These termites have an large and deadly abode—impressive by day, dazzling by night.

Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, Brazil’s Snake Island has a frighteningly apt nickname.

An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.

This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

Known as the "Finger of God," a dramatic rock formation resembles a divine hand extending towards the heavens.

Something about this Brazilian city is slightly askew... literally.

This majestic building, where Brazil's coffee brokers once bought and sold beans, now houses a coffee museum.

A jungle in the heart of São Paulo reminds visitors of what Brazil looked like untouched by man.

This intriguing museum chronicles the history and impact of immigration in Brazil.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

A snake farm famous for its venemous varieties.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

The bookstore with bookshelves built into unlikely places.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

The building that once housed the dictator's secret police is now a museum that documents the history of an oppressive regime and those who fought against it.