Travel Guide in Brazil

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1 Travel Guide in Brazil Welcome Feel at home and live Brazil your way, with services and facilities, having the HSBC as your companion.

2 Services and Support HSBC Support HSBC is keen to offer the best telephone service to answer all your questions. With a single HSBC telephone number, you are able to contact HSBC Service Centres 1 without having to store multiple numbers. Call: My HSBC Phone number Capitals and Major Cities 4004-HSBC or Other locations ³ NOTE: If you use mobile phone, it is important to emphasize that the place does not define the 4004 or 0800³ number, but the original Area Code (DDD) of the mobile phone. Premier Phone For HSBC Premier customers: DDD (Area Code): ³ DDI (International Dialing Code): Customer emergency support: PREMIER You may also check the verse of your debit or credit card for you home country telephone. 1 Except for PJ Pension Plan center, HSBC Brokerage Trading Desk, Real Estate Credit, SAC, Ombudsman and Billing Center. 2 Verify the call charges with your telephone company. 3 Contact must be made from Brazilian telephones. Opening hours Existing customer: 24/7 for English assistance Non HSBC Bank customers: from Monday to Friday, available from 9 am to 6 pm. Personal service is not available on weekends and national holidays. Branch and ATM Locator Find the nearest HSBC branch or ATM. Also, the list of branches that offer foreign exchange services. The easiest way to find a near branch or ATM is with HSBC Mobile Banking App. On you on language you can download from you app store*. HSBC offers a search facility that allows you locate any of the branches and service centres throughout Brazil. Simply select the desired city on the map or enter an address. * Available to ios and Android HSBC branch locator Find the nearest branch To perform QR Code technology, you must download a QR Code Scanner in your mobile. Also, find the list of HSBC branches that offer foreign exchange service. Check the address and telephone number of branches in each Brazilian state. The following page in Portuguese, but you can check the information such as address and telephone the last column refers if the branch has money in cash. Branches with Foreign Exchange Services Find the branches for foreign exchange To perform QR Code technology, you must download a QR Code Scanner in your mobile. Withdrawals Make sure your card is unlocked. If you need to unlock it, please contact us through My HSBC Phone and the operator will direct your call to your country of origin. The HSBC ATMs are prepared to perform these operations and to identify an international card, taking the browsing to the English and Spanish languages. CUP (China Union Pay) system is not supported in local HSBC ATM Network. However, emergency encashment will be available at the local branches. Find the daily withdrawal limits in our ATM for Visa/Plus and MasterCard/Cirrus networks for foreign clients. Visa/Plus Network Hours Withdrawal Limit Number of Withdrawals* 6:00 a.m. 9:59 p.m. R$ 1, :00 p.m.- 5:59 a.m. R$ * Amount limited to the daily withdrawal. MasterCard/Cirrus Network Hours Withdrawal Limit Number of Withdrawals* 6:00 a.m. 9:59 p.m. R$ :00 p.m.- 5:59 a.m. R$ * Amount limited to the daily withdrawal. Guia de Viagens no Brasil 2

3 a) This information APPLIES to holders of debit/credit cards using Visa/Plus and MasterCard/Cirrus networks at HSBC ATMs, that is: HSBC Clients with cards issued in other countries, and Clients from other banks or international banks. b) This information DOES NOT APPLY to holders of the debit/credit card below, because they do not use these networks: HSBC clients with cards issued in Brazil, and Clients from other banks that use the Banco24Horas (24-hours Banking) shared network. Your card - Lost, stolen or mislaid Benefits of your credit card and information in case of stolen or lost card. Credit Card In case of loss or theft of your credit card from HSBC, HSBC recommends that you immediately contact with My Phone or go to the nearest HSBC branch. For Premier customers, HSBC recommends contacting the Premier Phone. Debit Card If your HSBC Debit Card has been lost, stolen or mislaid, please contact HSBC through My HSBC Phone and wait for the option for service in English. Cancel service and request is made by telephone and it is allowed for card holders who have contacted via My HSBC Phone. Password Security Check out the information on how to always keep your HSBC Credit Card or Debit passwords secure: The password is a secret code and works as your electronic signature. Never write it down on paper or cell phone; try to memorize it; Check the purchase amount on the terminal screen before you enter your password; Never give out your password to other people, not even to bank employees; When you enter your password, put your hand in front of the electronic terminal in order cover the keyboard, preventing others from seeing your password. HSBC Credit Card Advantages Learn the benefits of your credit card and enjoy your trip. With the HSBC Credit Card you count on services that make your daily life easier, such as international shopping and withdrawals, and the Home & Away, a site full of benefits for you to enjoy anywhere in the world with benefits ranging from lodging to leisure. Visit Guia de Viagens no Brasil 3

4 Visiting Brazil Learn more about the main Brazilian cities, get to know the beauties and the main tourist attractions, and rely on the support and advantages of HSBC to enjoy your stay in the best way possible. Belo Horizonte (MG) Check out the main sights of the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. This city, considered an attractive for cultural tourism, offers great architectural references, museums and historical monuments. But also, much of the tourism has a potential business because the capital is among the top three economic centers of the country. Average temperature: 18 o C Area: km 2 Population: 2.4 million Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves - Located in the municipality of Confins, a metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte - MG. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (31) Pampulha (Lake) Lagoa da Pampulha is one of the main sights of the city. Built in 1943, the Pampulha Church (Igreja São Francisco de Assis) is a work of Brazilian architects Oscar Niemeyer, Roberto Burle Marx (landscape architect) and Cândido Portinari (painter). However, this complex is constituted of other important buildings such as the Museu de Arte Moderna (Museum of Modern Art), the Cassino da Pampulha (Pampulha Casino), Casa do Baile (Ballroom), among other buildings of that time. Address: Av Otacílio Negrão de Lima, s/n. Praça do Estadão (Estadão Plaza) With a key role in building the city, the Praça Rui Barbosa, popularly called Praça do Estadão, was Belo Horizonte city origin scene. Located in the central region, it has a great importance in the city s urban reference, in addition to gathering the historical cultural circuit. Address: Av Andradas, 201. Afonso Pena (Afonso Pena Avenue) Considered one of the most important avenues in Belo Horizonte, the Avenida Afonso Pena holds the economic center of the capital. In its surroundings, there are natural attractions such as the Parque Municipal (Municipal Park) and also cultural attractions such as the Igreja São José and the Craft Fair on Sundays. Address: Avenida Afonso Pena, s/n. Minascentro (Convention Center) Considered the main convention center in Belo Horizonte, the Minascentro has an area with an infrastructure for business events to suit different dimensions. This area stands out as being among the greatest ones in the country s tourism business and it has already been a host to major national events. Address: Avenida Augusto de Lima, Centro. Palácio da Liberdade (Palace) The charming Palácio da Liberdade has the unmistakable beauty of the great antique palaces. There is still the ritual Solemn Changing of the Guard, inspired by the Buckingham Palace ritual (London), from the presentation of the Military Police Marching Band. Address: Praça da Liberdade, s/n Parque das Mangabeiras (Plaza) One of the most visited places by tourists, the Parque das Mangabeiras combines a lush landscaping, designed by Roberto Burle Marx. There are three routes to be followed in the park: Roteiro da Mata (Route to the Forest), Roteiro do Sol (Route to the Sun) and the Roteiro das Águas (Route to the Waters). Great opportunities for ecological trails, sports and relax in the nature. Address: Avenida José Patrocínio Pontes (Anel da Serra) - Acesso Norte/Av Bandeirantes Mangabeiras, s/n. Name: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto - Mineirão. Location: Av Antônio Abrahão Caram, No. 1001, São Luís, CEP Parking lot: 2,925 parking spaces. Capacity: 62,160 spectators. Brasília (DF) Discover the modern architecture designed for the capital of Brazil. Capital of Brazil, the city of Brasilia was inaugurated in 1960, with the Plano Piloto and modern architecture Guia de Viagens no Brasil 4

5 designed by the Brazilian architects Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. It is the fourth largest city in the country, constituted by people from different regions of the country, presenting a great cultural diversity. Average temperature: 21 o C Area: 5,802 km 2 Population: 2,606,886 inhabitants Juscelino Kubitschek International - Located at the Área Especial - Lago Sul - Brasília - DF. CEP (Zip Code): Telephone: +55 (61) Meet the Premier Lounge: loungepremier/ Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Cathedral) Inaugurated in 1970, the Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida is 40 meters tall and has 16 arches of reinforced concrete. It was designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, with stained glasses by Marianne Peretti. Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios. Congresso Nacional (National Congress) Designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1960, the Congresso Nacional (National Congress) is a one of the major works of Brasilia. Composed of two domes and between them, two 100 meters high towers, where are the offices of parliamentarians. Address: Praça dos Três Poderes. Ponte JK (Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge) Elected the most beautiful bridge in the world by the Pennsylvania State Engineering Society (United States), the Ponte JK (Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge) goes over the Lago Paranoá and displays three arches tensioned by steel cables. They reproduce the movement of a stone bouncing on water surfaces. Address: Lago Sul Eixo Monumental exit. Palácio da Alvorada (Brazilian President s official residence) Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and by the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, the Palácio Alvorada was opened in 1958 and is the Brazil President s official residence. Its columns are the city symbol and are located on the shores of Lago Paranoá. Address: Península do Lago Sul. Palácio do Itamaraty (Government building) Another design by Oscar Niemeyer and landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, the Palácio Itamaraty is the Foreign Relations Ministry headquarters of Brazil. The place has a privileged view and also one of the finest art collections in Brasilia. Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios Eixo Monumental. Palácio do Planalto (Government building) Opened in 1960, it is at the Palácio do Planalto (also known as Palace of Dispatches) where the Executive Headquarters is placed in Brazil. The work of Oscar Niemeyer is in the Praça dos Três Poderes, with the building of the STF - Supreme Court and the National Congress. Address: Praça dos Três Poderes - Eixo Monumental. Name: Estádio Nacional - Mané Garrincha. Location: Asa Norte, Parking lot: 8,557 parking spaces. Capacity: 72,000 spectators. Cuiabá (MT) Discover the lush landscapes of the Green City. Because of the large amount of trees planted, Cuiabá is also known as the Green City. It is a major industrial center with the economy concentrated in trading and agribusiness. There are several tourist attractions, especially those with natural landscapes. Average temperature: 24 o C Area: 3,984.9 km 2 Population: 550,562 inhabitants Time zone: UTC-4 Aeroporto Internacional Marechal Rondon - Located on Avenida Governador João Ponce de Arruda, s/n Bairro Jardim Aeroporto - MT. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (65) Guia de Viagens no Brasil 5

6 Catedral Metropolitan Basílica de Bom Jesus (Cathedral) The first Cathedral of Cuiabá was built in 1722 in wattle and daub, and rebuilt in 1739 in mud walls. It has undergone several modifications, losing its original features but still visited by many worshipers. Address: Praça da República, s/n Historic Center The city was founded in Today, there is a historic part preserved, where you can see houses in their original construction that were built in the Colonial era of Brazil. Address: Rua Engenheiro Ricardo Franco, s/n. Casa do Artesão (Craftsman s House) Previously, the mansion was used as an elementary school, the Grupo Escolar Senador Azeredo. Today, it is the place for great craft talents that come from all regions of the state of Mato Grosso. You can find there everything, from weaving to pottery. Address: Rua 13 de Junho, No. 315 Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito (Church) Exhibiting a Brazilian colonial architecture, it is the oldest church in the city and one of the founding landmarks of city of Cuiabá, built by slaves in the eighteenth century. It is the stage of the longest and most famous party of the city, the Festa de São Benedito (Saint Benedict s Festival). Address: Praça do Rosário - Avenida Coronel Escolástico com Rua Praça do Rosário. Parque Estadual Mãe Bonifácia (State Park) Opened in 2000, this park displays an area of 77 hectares of green vegetation and several species typical of the cerrado. There are many places for recreation, social activities and belt trails where you can see some native animals, like the Sagui (common marmoset). Address: Avenida Miguel Sutil, s/n Zona Oeste. Museu Rondon (Museum) Founded in 1972 intended to be a space for research and disclosure of indigenous cultures, the collection currently has more than a thousand pieces among photos, books, crafts, clothing and everyday objects of the Indian villages. Address: Avenida Fernando Correia da Costa, s/n. Name: Estádio José Fragelli - Arena Pantanal. Location: Av Agrícola Paes de Barros, s/n, Verdão, Parking lot: 2,831 parking spaces. Capacity: 43,000 spectators. Curitiba (PR) Discover all the beauty and delightful climate of the capital of Paraná. Founded in 1693, the capital of the State of Paraná is located 934 meters above sea level and it is the eighth largest city in population of Brazil. Considered the richest city in the south of the country, it brings together several traditions and customs of European immigrants influence. Average temperature: 16.5 o C Area: km 2 Population: 1,746,896 inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional Afonso Pena - Avenida Rocha Pombo, s/nº Bairro Águas Belas São José dos Pinhais - PR. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (41) Meet the Premier Lounge: loungepremier/ Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) Founded in 1991, the Jardim Botânico is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city. With a metallic structure, the greenhouse holds different botanical species, besides having the Jardim das Sensações (Garden of Sensations) and the Museu Botânico (Botanical Museum) around the greenhouse. Address: Rua Engenheiro Ostoja Roguski, s/n Jardim Botânico. Ópera de Arame (Opera house) One of the symbols of Curitiba, the Ópera de Arame was opened in 1992 with a capacity for 1,640 spectators, and it hosts great performances. It is located between lakes and typical vegetation, attracting many tourists for its unique landscape. Address: Rua João Gava, s/n - Abranches. Parque Tanguá (Park) The park opened in 1996 and represents one of the steps of the Rio Barigui preservation project. It has total area of 450,000 m 2 and two beautiful stone quarries connected by a 45-meter-long tunnel. The park has also places for walking, biking and leisure. Address: Rua Dr. Bemben, s/n - Pilarzinho. Guia de Viagens no Brasil 6

7 Museu Oscar Niemeyer (Museum) Known as the Museu do Olho (Eye Museum), it was elected in 2012 one of the 20 most beautiful museums in the world, the Museu Oscar Niemeyer was founded in One of the largest exhibition complexes of Brazil, 16,000 m 2 of space and 12 exhibition rooms, it has already held over 200 art exhibitions in the site. Address: Rua Marechal Hermes, No. 999 Centro Cívico. Rua 24 Horas (Convenience street) Opened in 1991, the Rua 24 horas (24-Hour Street) was closed for years and only reopened in November With a well-known architecture, it houses restaurants and shops and other services, in addition to being located downtown. Address: Between Rua Visconde de Nácar and Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, s/n -Centro. Santa Felicidade (Italian food and craft) Place where the first Italian immigrants settled in Paraná, Santa Felicidade is a great gastronomic attraction, with typical Italian food restaurants and wine from the Italian colony, besides craft shops and wicker furniture. Address: Avenida Manoel Ribas, s/n - Santa Felicidade. Estádio Name: Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães - Arena da Baixada. Location: Rua Buenos Aires, s/n, Água Verde, Parking lot: Space for 1,900 cars Capacity: 41,000 spectators. Fortaleza (CE) Find out why the city is the most popular tourist destination in Brazil. Capital of the state of Ceará, the city is the most popular tourist destination in Brazil. With 15 beautiful beaches - among them the most famous beach Praia de Iracema, restaurants with typical regional cuisine, as well as historic buildings. Average temperature: 26.5 o C Area: 313 km 2 Population: 2,431,415 inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional Pinto Martins Av. Senador Carlos Jereissati, 3000 Bairro Serrinha - Fortaleza - CE. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (85) Beach Park One of the largest aquatic complexes in Latin America, the Beach Park consists of a water park, three Resorts, restaurants and other services. Located 16 km from Fortaleza, it has several attractions divided into three types: radical, moderate and family. Address: Rua Porto das Dunas, No Aquiraz. Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura (Art and Culture Center) A space destined to meet people for art and culture expansion. The space has a diverse programming and a complete infrastructure area of 30,000 m 2 for the museum, memorial, theater, movies, theater, auditorium, planetarium and other services. Address: Rua Dragão do Mar, No Praia de Iracema. Parque Ecológico do Rio Cocó (Ecological Park) The park is an area of preservation, which currently covers 1,155.2 hectares and several plant species. There are three areas available for leisure activities, sports and environmental education. Address: Avenida Padre Tomás Antônio - Cocó. Teatro José de Alencar (Theater) Opened in 1910, the 2,000 m 2 theater has an Art Nouveau inspired architecture, capacity of 120 seats for spectators, in addition to the garden designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Today, the theater has a daily schedule of shows. Address: Praça José de Alencar, s/n. Centro de Artesanato do Ceará (Craft Center) Since 1979, the space is used for regional handcrafts sale, with a wide variety of products and attractive prices. Besides working as a market, there is a Central de Artesanato do Ceará (Ceará Handcraft Center) offering training courses for artisans and also hosting exhibitions. Address: Avenida Santos Dumont, No Feira Noturna (Night fair) Open daily from 5 p.m. on, this market offers over 100 stands on Avenida Beira Mar sidewalk, selling handmade products, clothes, cachaça, nuts and other ingredients of regional food. Address: Avenida Beira Mar, s/n Praia de Meireles Guia de Viagens no Brasil 7

8 Name: Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo - Castelão. Location: Av, Alberto Craveiro, 2901, Castelão, Parking lot: space for 1,900 cars. Capacity: 63,903 spectators. Manaus (AM) Sail by rivers in memorable tours in the capital of Amazonas. Capital of Amazonas, Manaus is a city with many tourist attractions, and stands out as the main financial and economic center of northern Brazil. The boat tour is a must do in the area, where there is the Meeting of Waters, between Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Average temperature: 26.5 o C Area: 11, km 2 Population: 1,862 million Time zone: UTC-4 Aeroporto Internacional Eduardo Gomes - Av Santos Dumont, Tarumã Manaus - AM. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (92) Teatro Amazonas (Theater) Opened in 1896, the theater is located in the Largo de São Sebastião, in the center of Manaus, and a capacity for 700 people. Ultimate symbol of wealth at the time of the Rubber Cycle, the place stands out for its neoclassical architecture and the tiny details of the dome that came from Paris. Address: Praça do Congresso, s/n. Boating - Rio Negro and Solimões A journey of about six kilometers, the Meeting of Waters of Rio Negro and Rio Solimões is considered a tourist attraction in the region. The phenomenon shows that the waters of Rio Negro (black water) and Rio Solimões (muddy water) do not mix together, getting side by side. Zoológico do CIGS (Zoo) 36 thousand square meters of space with more than 56 animal species. A perfect program to learn about the Brazilian fauna. Furthermore, guests can visit the craft store and even go tracking on the CIGS trail. Address: Estrada da Ponta Negra, s/n. Praia da Ponta Negra (Beach) Located 13 km from the center of Manaus, the Praia da Ponta Negra was originally inhabited by the Manaó indians (origin of the name of the city). It has an infrastructure with buildings, boardwalk, courts and places of diverse gastronomy, which turned it into one of the main sights of the city. Address: Ponta Negra, s/n. Mercado Municipal Adolfo Lisboa (Municipal Market) Opened in 1883 during the Rubber Cycle, the Municipal Market was built on the banks of the Rio Negro. Its architecture is inspired by the Art Nouveau. It is known as one of the major trading centers of regional products. Address: Rua dos Bares, 46 - Centro. Centro de Artesanato Branco e Silva (Craft Center) Check handicrafts from all parts of the Amazonas region at the Centro de Artesanato Branco e Silva. Highlights for the objects made by typically regional materials. Address: Rua Recife, Centro. Name: Estádio Vivaldo Lima - Arena da Amazônia. Location: Av Constantino Nery, s/n, Flores, Parking lot: 400 parking spaces. Capacity: 44,000 spectators. Natal (RN) Discover the main sights of the Sun City. The capital of Rio Grande do Norte, also known as Sun City, was founded in The city is known worldwide for its sights and important historical monuments, making it one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Average temperature: 28 o C Area: 170,298 km 2 Population: 806,203 inhabitants Guia de Viagens no Brasil 8

9 Aeroporto Internacional Augusto Severo Rua Rio Xingu, s/n - Parnamirim - RN. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (84) Ponta Negra (Beach) The most famous beach in Natal, it has the Morro do Careca as the well-known tourist spot on the site, and 120-meter-tall sand dune. The beach is about 4 km long and has a pretty hectic nightlife. Address: Praia de Ponta Negra, s/n - Ponta Negra. Genipabu (Beach dunes) The immense dunes and the freshwater lagoon made Genipabu turn into one of the most popular postcards of Rio Grande do Norte. The attractive features of the site are: the practice of esquibunda (to slide down over the dunes sitting on wooden planks) and the Buggy ride through the dunes. Address: Praia de Genipabu, s/n - Genipabu - Extremoz. Buggy ride The dune bugging can be with or without emotion, that is, too much or too little speed and twists and turns. Take advantage and enjoy the lush landscapes of the places through which it passes. Address: Rua Praia do Pititinga, Ponta Negra. Maracajaú Maracajú is a village that is 55 km away from Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte. Scuba-diving around the parrachos (coral reefs) is the main tourist attraction of the region, in addition to the beautiful beaches with crystal clear water. Address: 54 km - Access by the BR-101 and RN-160. Cajueiro de Pirangi The Cajueiro de Pirangi is the largest cashew tree in the world, located 12 km from Natal, at the Praia do Pirangi do Norte in Parnamirim. The tree is about 8500 square meters, and from September to December visitors can eat the fruit during the tour to the cashew tree. Address: Av Dep. Márcio Marinho, 28 km Parnamirim. Barra de Tabatinga With dunes by the sea and the lush landscape, Tabatinga is the perfect place to admire the natural beauty and to take photographs. With great beaches to relax and diving into the calm waters, the site also offers a complete infrastructure. Address: Praia de Tabatinga. Name: Estádio João Cláudio Vasconcelos Machado - Arena das Dunas. Location: Avenida Presidente Prudente de Morais, 5121, Lagoa Nova, Parking lot: 2,600 parking spaces. Capacity: 43,000 spectators. Porto Alegre (RS) Learn more about the curiosities of the southern traditions of the country. Capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre was settled by people from Azores and had also a very large flow of Europeans. The capital is known for the traditional gaucho barbecue, and also for the gaucho culture custom of drinking a mate (the chimarrão ). Average temperature: 18.8 o C Area: km 2 Population: 1,436,123 inhabitants Terminal 1 Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho - Avenida Severo Dullius, Anchieta - Porto Alegre - RS. CEP (Zip Code): Terminal 2 Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho Av. dos Estados, Bairro São João - Porto Alegre - RS. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (51) Praça da Alfândega (Plaza) Built in the late 18th century and today one of the most famous sights of Porto Alegre, the plaza is surrounded by historic buildings, museums, memorials, and is the stage of the traditional Feira do Livro of Porto Alegre (the largest open book fair in Latin America). Address: Praça da Alfândega, s/n. Centro Histórico. Museu Júlio de Castillos (Museum) The oldest museum in the state of Rio Grande do Sul with the collection focused on the preservation of pieces from history times of the city. Furthermore, the museum also opens space for temporary thematic exhibitions. Address: Rua Duque de Caxias, Centro. Guia de Viagens no Brasil 9

10 Parque Farroupilha (Park) Founded in 1935, it is well-known as the Parque da Redenção (Redemption Park). It is the oldest and most popular park in the city. You will find there a variety of entertainment such as lake paddling, a small zoo, places to relax and play sports. Address: Avenida José Bonifácio, s/n Bairro Farroupilha. Teatro São Pedro (Theater) Founded in 1858, the Teatro São Pedro is the city s oldest theater and considered one of the most beautiful in the country. For years it was the stage for the most important shows of the city, but in 1973 the theater was closed and only reopened in In 2002, it went through a restoration in order to expand space and build a Multiple Stage. Address: Praça Marechal Deodoro, s/n Centro. Parque Moinho de Vento (Park) Popularly known as Parcão (Very Big Park), the park is located in the Bairro Moinhos de Vento, the prime area of the city of Porto Alegre. You will find there a replica of the Azores windmill, surrounded by an artificial lake and the Biblioteca Ecológica Infantil Maria Dinorah (Children s Ecological Library Maria Dinorah). Address: Rua Comendador Caminha, s /n Moinho dos Ventos. Fundação Iberê Camargo Founded in 1995 intended to the disclosure of Iberê Camargo works, a gaucho painter. The foundation is located in the artist s own house, which died in 1994, and aims to preserve the collection of the painter, which has approximately 7000 works. Address: Avenida Padre Cacique, Name: Estádio José Pinheiro Borda - Beira-Rio. Location: Avenida Padre Cacique, 891, Praia de Belas, Parking lot: 8,000 parking spaces. Capacity: 48,849 spectators. Recife (PE) Feel the warmth of the worldwide known carnival. The carnival of Recife is known worldwide, but the tourist attractions of the city are beyond the beautiful beaches. The capital of Pernambuco is a theatrical, cultural and gastronomic pole. It is also worthwhile to know the neighboring municipality, Olinda, which houses historic churches, studios, museums and craft fairs. Average temperature: 25 o C Area: km 2 Population: 1,536,934 inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional de Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Praça Ministro Salgado Filho, s/n - Imbiribeira - Recife - PE. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (81) Diving into the Shipwrecks Recife has over a hundred sunken vessels, and the region is known as the Brazilian Capital of Shipwrecks. With the clear and calm waters, you can see the lush beauty of colors and marine species. Historic center Olinda s historical and cultural heritage was preserved and recognized as a World Heritage in 1982 by UNESCO. The city had a Portuguese influence, preserves its architecture, and has workshops and several dining options. Address: Rua do Amparo, s/n - Olinda. Casa Cultural de Pernambuco Features a variety of crafts from all over the state. The Casa Cultural de Pernambuco offers 150 craft shops, bookstores, different regional gastronomy, area for concerts and popular demonstrations. There is also an amphitheater, which regularly takes place folk groups, music and typical dance presentations. Address: Rua Floriano Peixoto, s/n Convento de São Francisco (Convent) With a baroque architecture and paintings of the Holy Family (18th Century), the Convento de São Francisco is the oldest in Brazil. Its construction began in 1585, and in 1631 it was partially destroyed by the Dutch. Today, it is part of the Olinda s Historic Centre, and is considered a World Heritage Site. Address: Rua São Francisco, Olinda. Praia de Boa Viagem (Beach) This is considered the most famous beach of Recife, approximately 7 km long, and with a natural reef barrier, which gave origin to the name of the city. The beach has Guia de Viagens no Brasil 10

11 many standardized kiosks, a Cooper Lane, showers and weightlifting equipment. Address: Avenida Boa Viagem, s/n - Recife. Elevador Panorâmico and Mirante da Caixa D Agua da Sé The two newest attractions in the area, opened in 2011, the panoramic elevator and the panoramic view from the Caixa D`Água da Sé offer a 360 degree view of Olinda and Recife. Address: Rua Bispo Coutinho, s/n - Alto da Sé Name: Arena Pernambuco. Location: Rodovia BR São Lourenço da Mata - RE Parking Lot: 4,700 parking spaces. Capacity: 46,000 spectators. Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Discover the charms of the Marvelous City. The Marvelous City fame is not by accident. Rio de Janeiro offers several tourist attractions, both natural and cultural, and that often delights everyone. It is one of the major economic and financial centers of Brazil. One of the main icons of Brazil, the internationally known Cristo Redentor is located in Rio de Janeiro. Average temperature: 23 o C Area: 11, km 2 Population: 6,323,037 inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão Antônio Carlos Jobim - Av 20 de Janeiro, s/n -Ilha do Governador - Rio de Janeiro - RJ. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (21) Aeroporto Santos Dumont Praça Senador Salgado Filho, s/n - Centro - Rio de Janeiro - RJ. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (21) Hours: From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cristo Redentor The Cristo Redentor is the most known symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The monument is on the Morro do Corcovado, 710 meters from the ground, and it was inaugurated in It is considered the largest Art Déco statue in the world. Address: Rua Cosme Velho, 513. Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) The opening of the famous Sugarloaf cable car was in The adventure begins with a trip on the glazed cable car, which has become part of the city s landscape. The first stop is made at the Morro da Urca, 220 meters high. The last stop has a 360 degree scene view of Rio de Janeiro. Address: Avenida Pasteur, Urca. Santa Teresa A noble district of the city of Rio de Janeiro, it is located at a place that gives a privileged view. A district crossed out by the electric trolley rails and taken by story houses with studios, craft shops, bars and restaurants. Address: Bonde (Trolley) Rua Lélio Gama, s/n - Centro. Sambódromo The Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro is popularly known as Sambadrome. It was opened in 1984, an internationally known place - because it receives visitors all year round, but especially during Carnival. Address: Avenida Marquês de Sapucai, s/n Mirante Dona Marta One of the most visited places in Rio de Janeiro, it offers a panoramic view of the entire city. It is more than 360 feet high, from where it can be seen the main postcards of the city: Cristo Redentor, the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Guanabara Bay and other landscapes. Address: Access by Estrada das Paineiras Parque Nacional da Tijuca. Arcos da Lapa Old Aqueduct, it is an architectural work of the colonial period, today known as one of the postcards of the city. A characteristic representation of the Lapa s bohemian region. Address: Travessa Mosqueira, 13 - Centro. Name: Estádio Mario Filho - Maracanã. Location: Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, s/n, Maracanã, Parking lot: 328 parking spaces. Capacity: 78,639 spectators. Salvador (BA) Rock yourself at the sound of all the rhythms and traditions of Brazil. Guia de Viagens no Brasil 11

12 The Bahia state capital is known for its natural beauty, mix of races, cultures and openness of the people, which attract people from all corners of the world throughout the year. Furthermore, Salvador presents an architecture preserved from the colonial period, when it was still the capital of Brazil. Average temperature: 25.5 o C Area: 706,799 km 2 Population: 2.7 million inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional de Salvador - Dep. Luis Eduardo Magalhães - Praça Gago Coutinho, s/n -Salvador - BA. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (71) Pelourinho Considered as a World Heritage by UNESCO, the Pelourinho is one of the places that refer more to the history of the city. The presence of churches, theaters, museums, restaurants, shops and art gallery makes the historic district one of the main sights. Address: Cidade Alta, s/n. Farol da Barra Located at Ponta de Santo Antonio, 22 meters high, the Farol de Santo Antônio is better known as the Farol da Barra. It was built in 1698 and is a landmark in Bahia, and considered the oldest lighthouse in America. Address: Praia do Farol da Barra, s/n. Mercado Modelo (Market) Known as the largest Handicraft shopping market in Brazil, there is a diversity of shops and gastronomy environments. It was built in 1861 in order to be used as a third Customs in Salvador. Today, it is visited by more than 80% of the tourists visiting the city. Address: Praça Visconde de Cayru, s/n- Comércio (Cidade Baixa). Elevador Lacerda (Elevator) The Elevador Lacerda was the first urban elevator in the world, opened in 1873, and about 63 meters tall. Used as transportation between uptown and downtown, it is one of the main sights and postcards of Salvador. Address: Cidade Alta - Praça Tomé de Souza, s/n Cidade Baixa - Praça Visconde de Cayru, s/n Igreja do Bonfim (Church) Considered the largest center of the Catholic faith for the people of Bahia, it is the most famous church of Salvador. Founded in 1772, with a facade in rococo style and neoclassical interior style decoration, it brings a little strip of the Senhor do Bonfim as a symbol. Address: Largo do Bonfim, s/n Cidade Baixa. Dique do Tororó (Lake) A lake of 110 thousand cubic meters, with eight large sculptures of orixás on the water surface, it attracts tourists and residents. It also provides space for leisure, jogging trails, fishing decks, playground and a stage for concerts. Address: Av. Vasco da Gama, s/n. Name: Estádio Otavio Mangabeira Fonte Nova. Location: Ladeira Fonte das Pedras, Nazaré. Parking lot: 2,500 parking spaces. Capacity: 48,747 spectators. São Paulo (SP) Feel at home in Brazil s largest city. Founded in 1554, São Paulo is considered the economic capital of Brazil and the main financial center of South America, in addition to being the most populous city in the country. Today, it plays a very influential role in business and services in global trade. Average temperature: o C Area: 1,523 km 2 Population: 11,037,593 inhabitants Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo/Guarulhos Rodovia Hélio Smidt, s/n - Cumbica - Guarulhos - SP. CEP (Zip Code): Phone: +55 (11) Aeroporto de Congonhas - Av Washington Luiz, s/n - São Paulo - SP. CEP: Phone: +55 (11) , open for landings and takeoffs from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Meet the Premier Lounge: loungepremier/ Avenida Paulista The most diverse shopping, gastronomy and cultural programs in the city are on Avenida Paulista. It is one of the highest areas of the city where is located one of the main Guia de Viagens no Brasil 12

13 financial centers, in addition to historical tour sights such as the Parque Trianon and Casa das Rosas. Address: Avenida Paulista, s/n - Bela Vista. Mercado Municipal (Market) Popularly known as Mercadão, founded in 1933, it is located in the old downtown of São Paulo. It offers a gastronomic diversity that ranges from butcher shops, emporiums, grocery and dairy products, fishery and greengrocers. Address: Rua da Cantareira, Sé Museu de Art de São Paulo (MASP) Best known as MASP, the museum is one of the most important institutions of the Brazilian culture. Founded in 1947, in a partnership between Assis Chateaubriand and the critic of art Pietro Bardi, the museum has about 8000 works, in addition to housing one of the largest specialized libraries in art in the country. Address: Avenida Paulista, Bela Vista. Parque do Ibirapuera (Park) Opened in 1954 and built by Oscar Niemeyer in partnership with landscape architect Burle Marx, the Parque Ibirapuera is one of the most important parks of the city of São Paulo. It has several tourist attractions such as the Museu de arte Moderna, the Museu Afro-Brazil, the Planetarium, among others. Address: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/n (gates 2,3 and 10); Avenida IV Centenário (gates 6, 7A); Avenida República do Líbano (gate 7). Pinacoteca do Estado Founded in 1905, the Museu de Artes Visuais (Visual Arts Museum) is the oldest museum in the city of São Paulo. The Pinacoteca offers approximately 30 annual exhibitions with a varied collection of Brazilian art, with a focus on the improvement of the audience s experience with the visual arts. Address: Praça da Luz, 2 Luz Estação da Luz The train station was founded in 1867 and it is located at the Bairro da Luz in São Paulo. It is the second busiest station of the metro-rail network of the city, with the structure brought and inspired by the Big Ben, from England. Address: Praça da Luz, 1 - Luz Name: Arena Corinthians - Itaquerão. Location: Av Miguel Ignácio Curi, 111, Itaquera, Parking lot: 3,500 parking spaces. Capacity: 65,000 spectators. Airlines Learn how HSBC can help you know all the beauty of Brazil by flying the country. Airlines Redeem your points from the HSBC Rewards programs to have even more advantages to travel with the airline you like most. See also Tam Gol Azul Transportation Companies HSBC can help you learn more about the public transportation in some cities of Brazil. Transportation Companies Using the city s public transportation can bring you nice tourist experiences. Enjoy meeting people, historical sites and increase you cultural baggage. To learn more about the transportation companies of the city where you are, go to: See also Curitiba Rio de Janeiro São Paulo Guia de Viagens no Brasil 13

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