Brazil in Photographs
Presented by Dr. Claudio Toledo,  São Paulo, Brazil
at Christian Brothers University on
14 November 2000
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A brief caption is provided below each photograph.

Table of Contents

  • Brazil in Photographs.
  • The Amazon is a gigantic system of rivers and forests, covering half of Brazil and extending into neighboring countries. 
  • A view of a highway heading through the Amazon basin. 
  • Iguaçu Falls in Southwestern Brazil.
  • Iguaçu Falls in Southwestern Brazil.
  • Central Brazil includes vast areas of relatively undisturbed habitat.
  • Brazilian Indians.
  • During the rainy seasons slightly higher patches of land become isolated islands.
  • Brazil is known for the diversity of its wildlife.
  • Toucans are among Brazil’s most beloved birds.
  • Rice and beans are the basis for the favorite foods of many Brazilians.
  • Churrasco, barbecued meat, is a favorite in São Paulo.
  • Coffee is an important cash crop.
  • Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro (studying this human behavior is not included in the MIRT research program).
  • Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Resort beaches in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Resort beaches in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Parque Nacional de Tijuca near Rio de Janeiro.
  • Rio de Janeiro.
  • Rio de Janeiro.
  • Ipanema is one of Rio's resort beaches.
  • Ipanema is one of Rio's resort beaches.
  • The view from the top of Corcovado, the 750m (2460ft) mountain peak with the statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, offers the best way to become geographically familiar with the city of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf). Two cable cars climb 396m (1300ft) above Rio and the Baía de Guanabara.
  • Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) and Rio de Janeiro.
  • Rio de Janeiro.
  • Rio de Janeiro.
  • São Paulo: An estimated 17-20 million people live in this plateau megalopolis, the biggest city in South America.
  • São Paulo offers the excitement and nightlife of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
  • Strong industrial development and cultural diversity have provided São Paulo with the largest, most cultured and educated middle class in Brazil.
  • São Paulo. View from an urban dweller’s apartment window.
  • São Paulo.
  • São Paulo is Brazil’s center of commerce. 
  • São Paulo. The Parque do Ibirapuera, a large grassy area visible in the distance, is Sao Paulo's major public park.
  • São Paulo.
  • A resort beach near São Paulo.
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    Brazil in Photographs was  presented at Chrisitan Brothers University to those interested in the MIRT program by Dr. Claudio Toledo.

    • Dr. Toledo is one of the scientists who will be directing student research projects in São Paulo, Brazil as part of the MIRT program.
    • Dr. Toledo's research deals with the neurobiology of visual pathways.
    This page created and maintained by Dr. Anna E. Ross, CBU Biology Department.