South America Hotels

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Paulista Avenue, a popular place for shoppers in Jardim Paulista. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Shopping Cidade São Paulo, Center 3 Shopping Mall, and Frei Caneca Shopping and Convention Center.

Wanna race? You could pay a visit to Interlagos Race Track, a popular racetrack located 11.2 mi (18 km) from central São Paulo. São Paulo has lots of other activities such as Morumbi Stadium and Allianz Parque.

Want to top up your tan? Head out to Copacabana Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia do Leme, just a short walk away.

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Beto Carrero World, one of the top theme parks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Penha. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Penha, Parque Terra Atlântica is nearby.

If you're interested in local churches, the heart of Aparecida is home to Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.