1. Stay at Ipanema Beach in Rio, it beats Copacabana.
2. Take a day tour to the favelas in Rio for amazing views.
3. Take advantage of the low cost air carriers in Brazil.
4. Don't miss Jericoacoara, the town made of sand.
5. Appreciate street art? San Paulo is the city for you.
6. For the best wildlife head to the Pantanal, rather than the Amazon.
7. Trek the classic Inca Trail in to Machu Picchu.
8. If its nightlife you are after, don't miss Buenos Aires.
9. Take a walking tour of La Paz, a great way to take in the sights.
10. Visit Punta del Este for beaches, yachts and casinos.