Brazil boasts some of the world's most iconic landmarks. Visit some of these top attractions and you'll quickly understand why this Latin American nation has become one of the top travel destinations in South America. No visit to Rio de Janeiro would be complete without seeing the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue. This Art Deco icon towers 700 m over the city, providing breathtaking views of its surroundings.

The Pantanal is a vast protected area covering parts of three states - Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. Pantanu, when translated from Portuguese, means "swamp". But it's not really a swamp.