Rocky Mountain National Park, spanning the Continental Divide, protects a diverse landscape of mountains, forests, and alpine tundra. Discover scenic drives like Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road, winding through aspen groves and alongside rushing rivers. For a challenging adventure, embark on the Keyhole Route, a climb that traverses vertical rock faces to reach Longs Peak, the park's highest point. Or, enjoy a leisurely stroll around Bear Lake, taking in panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

Ruby City, established by philanthropist Linda Pace, is a contemporary art center in San Antonio that showcases a diverse collection of artworks from both local and international artists. The center's exhibitions are free to the public and span two floors, featuring a range of mediums and styles. Notable artists include Alejandro Diaz and Do Ho Suh.

The Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve is located southwest of Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro’s largest island, in Angra Dos Reis Bay. The reserve, established in 1990, features extraordinary unspoiled nature, and many animal species and is home to the ancient caiçaras fishing community.

The favelas are Brazil's gloomily famous shanty towns. Once a shelter for war veterans and freedmen, they have now become the symbol of social and economic inequalities in the country. A guided tour of these communities represents a unique opportunity to understand the locals' living conditions, their challenges and their daily struggles. If you have the chance, visit the famous favela named Rocinha to discover a whole different side of Rio de Janeiro. Visits are only recommended as part of a supervised guided tour and may be unsafe to do on one's own.