25 things you need to do in Brazil

With all eyes on Rio de Janeiro for the launch of the 2016 Summer Olympics, it's easy to forget that Brazil is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. Rio may be the country's tourism capital, but from the Amazon basin to the Atlantic islands of Fernando de Noronha, there's a wealth of natural and cultural beauty across Brazil.

If you're making the trip this month to check out some of the Olympic Games in person, or simply have Brazil on your bucket list, here are 25 must-sees and dos.