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Santos, located on Brazil’s southeastern coast in the state of São Paulo, sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the green slopes of the Serra do Mar mountains. The city is known for its long, palm-lined beachfront gardens, one of the largest seaside gardens in the world, and a lively port that plays a major role in Brazil’s trade. Visitors can relax on wide sandy beaches, stroll or cycle along the scenic coastal promenade, explore the historic Coffee Museum in the old town, or take a cable car up Monte Serrat for panoramic views. With its blend of coastal scenery, cultural landmarks, and relaxed seaside lifestyle, Santos offers an inviting mix of history and beachside charm.

Búzios is a stylish coastal resort town on a small peninsula about 170 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, where the Atlantic Ocean wraps around a string of beautiful bays and beaches. The scenery is a mix of turquoise waters, golden sands, rocky headlands, and lush hills, paired with a lively yet laid-back seaside vibe. Things to do include relaxing on popular beaches like Geribá and João Fernandes, strolling along the vibrant Rua das Pedras for shopping and dining, taking a boat tour around the peninsula, snorkelling or diving in clear coastal waters, watching the sunset at Orla Bardot, trying fresh seafood and Brazilian flavours at local restaurants, and enjoying water sports such as surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, or sailing.

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Salvador is a city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is located on a small, roughly triangular peninsula that separates Todos os Santos Bay from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With a charming Old Town (a World Heritage Site), a vibrant musical scene and popular Carnival celebrations, it is considered one of the birthplaces of Brazilian culture. A 100m cliff runs along the entire bayshore, dividing the city into Cidade Alta, up on the cliff, and the Cidade Baixa down by the bay. The former features Pelourinho, the old city center that features historical sites, colonial architecture and museums. Along its winding cobblestone streets visitors will find restaurants, bars, hostels, artisan shops and music/dance/capoeira academies. Things to see and do * Old city centre * Salvador Historical Centre * Churches & Monastries * Mercado Modelo - the biggest handcraft center in Latin America * Praça da Sé and the Terreiro de Jesus - two large squares

Maceio is the capital and the largest city of the coastal state Alagoas, Brazil. The city is located between Mundaú Lake and the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its beautiful beaches, white sand and coconut plantations. This natural beauty combines with its urban coast, with a lot of hotels, restaurants and bars. The urban beaches of Maceió are Pajuçara, Sete Coqueiros, Ponta Verde and Jatiúca. To the north, beaches are quieter, such as Cruz das Almas and Jacarecica, with good waves for surfing. The Mundaú lake is other option to the lovers of sailing and bathing in transparent water. At night, Pajuçara's beach and also Jaraguá's quarter is crowded of people, which have ancient warehouses turned into bars. The famous craft laces from Maceió can be acquired in Portal da Barra, directly from the craftswomen In addition to beaches, Maceió has attractions such as buildings dating back to previous centuries, in particular, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Pleasures, 1840; the Deodoro Theatre, the Municipal Market, the Historical Institute Museum and the Floriano Peixoto Palace, seat of Alagoas State government. Things to see and do * Beaches * Mundau lake * Jaraguá's quarter * Portal da Barra – for purchase of craft laces * Municipal market

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Santos (Sao Paolo), Brazil