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  Nature • Amazon, the biggest river in the world found in Manaus, the capital of the State of Amazonas. • The Amazon jungle, the world’s largest collection of greenery and greatest variety of plant and animals species. • The Jericoacoara beach in the state of Ceara • The red sand beach, Canoa Querbrada in the state of Ceara • The predominantly Sertao, a semi-and badlands of rock formations and archaeological sites. • The waterfall in Bahia • The black gold and precious stones of Ouro Preto, a city in the state of Minas Gerals • The Chapada dos Veadeiros in Brasília, famous for its Moon Valley full of craters, natural pools and tiny grottoes • The Pantanal in the state of Mato Grosso. It is one of the world’s largest ecological shelter for many bird species. Contrasting a park, the animals run free on this shelter, and live in their natural habitat. • The Itambeizinho canyon in the state of Rio Grande do Sul Famous tourist places, events and things to do • Explore Ouro Preto, one of Brazil’s best-preserved colonial towns. Ouro Breto means black gold. IDEA: Why they name the town “black gold?” Thinking Routine: I used to think…/Now I think • The Amazon Theater • The historic center of Olinda