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Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, is home to the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, 25th April Bridge and Monument of the Discoveries. Wander through the maze of narrow streets in the delightful Alfama district and ride one of the famous old trams.

Set in a magnificent natural amphitheatre overlooking a wide bay, Funchal is the delightful capital of Madeira. The harbour is right in the centre of town and as you approach you are greeted with the spectacular sight of whitewashed buildings with red tiled roofs tumbling down the verdant mountain.

Complete with cobblestone streets, candy-coloured colonial buildings and yachts bobbing in the peaceful harbour, Mindelo, which has long been the country's cultural centre, is Cape Verde's answer to the Riviera.

Santarém is located at the joining of the Tapajos and Amazon rivers. Formally a village of the indigenous Tapajos Indians, it was later colonised by the Portuguese and today is the second largest town in the state of Pará. Just outside the city, the turquoise waters of the Tapajos meet the ochre-coloured waters of the Amazon, which flow alongside each other without mixing. In this area are flooded forests, swamps and savannas.

Founded by the Portuguese, Manaus became one of the world's wealthiest cities at the height of the rubber boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today its former glory lingers in some of the grand buildings dotted about the city, including the ornate Teatro Amazonas opera house. Nearby is the famed 'Wedding of the Waters', where the dark Rio Negro and light Rio Solimoes join to form the Amazon, at first flowing side-by-side without merging.

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most recognisable places on earth;. Nestled between ocean and lush tropical mountains, take the cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain for breath-taking views over the city including Copacabana beach. And, visit the world-famous Christ the Redeemer on the summit of the Corcovado.

In vibrant and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires enjoy the elegant architecture and beautiful parks that bristle with sub-tropical flora. Food lovers will love the traditional Argentinian steak restaurants and ice cream parlours which are abundant within the city.