Rio de Janeiro is the second-most populous municipality in Brazil and the sixth-most populous in the Americas. The metropolis is anchor to the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, the second-most populous metropolitan area in Brazil and sixth-most populous in the Americas. Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's third-most populous state. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named "Rio de Janeiro: CariocaLandscapes between the Mountain and the Sea", by UNESCO on 1 July 2012 as a Cultural Landscape.

Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a domain of the Portuguese Empire. Later, in 1763, it became the capital of the State of Brazil, a state of the Portuguese Empire. In 1808, when the Portuguese Royal Court transferred itself from Portugal to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro became the chosen seat of the court of Queen Maria I of Portugal, who subsequently, in 1815, under the leadership of her son, the Prince Regent, and future King João VI of Portugal, raised Brazil to the dignity of a kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and Algarves. Rio stayed the capital of the pluricontinental Lusitanian monarchy until 1822, when the War of Brazilian Independence began. This is one of the few instances in history that the capital of a colonising country officially shifted to a city in one of its colonies. Rio de Janeiro subsequently served as the capital of the independent monarchy, the Empire of Brazil, until 1889, and then the capital of a republican Brazil until 1960 when the capital was transferred to Brasília.

Ilheus – the heart of Brazil's cocoa region. Located on the coast of Bahia, Ilheus is a colorful city with a rich history, renowned as the center of Brazil's cocoa industry. Founded in 1534, it became an important economic and cultural hub of the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. Surrounded by tropical forests and long sandy beaches, the city offers a unique blend of nature and history. Colonial-era architecture, including the Church of Saint Sebastian and old mansions of cocoa barons, adds charm to the city.

Ilheus is also famous as the birthplace of Jorge Amado, one of Brazil's most celebrated writers, who immortalized the city in his novels. At the Amado House Museum, visitors can learn more about his life and literature, which is closely tied to the city's history. Tourists come to Ilheus not only for its beaches but also to experience the region's culture, from traditional cuisine to festivals. Nearby is the Una Reserve, home to rare animal species, including the endangered golden lion tamarin monkeys.

Salvador is the capital of Bahia state and was formerly the first capital of Brazil. Salvador is known for its endless number of churches, as well as for being a land of majestic fortresses. After visiting these places, it is also worth taking a look at the Chapada Diamantina National Park – the most interesting natural park in Brazil. In Salvador, there reigns an atmosphere of joy, revelry, and holidays – this is due to the fact that the local population was influenced by Africa. In Salvador, you can always admire the natural beauty of this area. You will be enchanted by the sensuality of this land, and you will be able to discover a piece of its mysterious power.