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Travel photo of the day: A toucan up close

Rare and colorful birds fly about the huge aviaries at Parque das Aves near Iguazu Falls in Brazil. Full story

Travel photo of the day: Moon over the Andes

Travel photo of the day: Rockhopper penguin up close

Travel photo: Sugar-eating squirrel monkey

Travel photo: Galapagos iguanas bask in the sun

Budget-friendly Carnivals beyond Rio

Carnival revelers twist, shout to Beatles in Rio

Travel photo of the day: Sunbeam in the Andes

Brazil embraces the microbrew

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Rio de Janeiro getting a makeover

Rio de Janeiro offers fun for kids, too

Photo of the day: Glimpse of the 'City in the Clouds'

Piranhas bite toes off swimmers in Brazil

Edward and Bella's hot honeymoon

Vintage Lisbon trams to help revive Rio route

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AFP/Getty Images	Rio grand The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first time a South American destination will host the Games.
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