Exploring Brazil Beyond the Stadiums
The World Cup games are happening all across the South American nation, but what else is there to see besides futbol?
The map above, created by our partners at Esri, offers a fresh look at Brazil, with satellite photos of the stadiums of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and a selection of just a few of the places beyond the stadiums that make each region special. These sites include museums, memorials, beaches and other destinations worth traveling to. Scroll through the map to discover each of the 12 cities where the 64 matches are being played.
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