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Manaus, inside the Amazon

Manaus city - Amazon

Recife's stadium

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Originally Posted by LFellipe (Post 5817093)

Manaus, Amazon
Arena da Amazonia

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37...o/manaus9x.jpg

Absolutely gorgeous stadium. Probably my favorite of them all.

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Originally Posted by Copes (Post 5820934)

Absolutely gorgeous stadium. Probably my favorite of them all.

I also found it gorgeous, but Recife's is my favorite :tup:

Recife City

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José David Gil, Flickr

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Pernambuco é Aqui, Flickr

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8616/img8914e.jpg

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Originally Posted by marconipedro (Post 73703395)

Boa Viagem, Recife

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4484/img1340.jpg

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Originally Posted by marconipedro (Post 73703395)

Boa Viagem, Recife

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/426/img1347t.jpg

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Originally Posted by marconipedro (Post 73703395)

Boa Viagem, Recife

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2304/1...c0c15dc6_o.jpg
Guilherme Jófili, Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2801/5...7a657f5d_b.jpg
Ricardo Rios, Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2474/3...d06e7863_b.jpg
Janaina F Camargo, Flickr

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...0cittadina.jpg
Portal Barrio de Cuba

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...s/DSC03287.jpg
Eduhaus

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Eduhaus

Adidas Brazuca - Official name of the match ball

adidas Brazuca – Name of Official Match Ball decided by Brazilian fans
(FIFA.com) Sunday 2 September 2012
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1693277/

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FIFA, the Local Organising Committee and FIFA Partner adidas today revealed the name of the Official Match Ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

The ball will be called the “adidas Brazuca” following a public vote by over one million Brazilian football fans, where the name received 70 per cent of the vote.

adidas, the FIFA World Cup Official Match Ball supplier since 1970, took inspiration from elements of Brazilian culture to come up with a shortlist of three possible names for the ball. In addition to the eventual winner Brazuca, there were two more options – Bossa Nova and Carnavalesca.

For the past three weeks, Brazilian football fans have been voting for their favourite name in their thousands. This is the first time that fans have been directly involved in the naming of the FIFA World Cup ball.

The informal term “brazuca” is used by Brazilians to describe national pride in the Brazilian way of life. Mirroring their approach to football, it symbolises emotion, pride and goodwill to all.

“I’m delighted that Brazilian football fans have had the opportunity to play their part in deciding the name of one of the event’s most important symbols,” said FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke.

“I’m sure that the Brazuca ball will go down in history together with other iconic FIFA World Cup balls, such as the Tango in Argentina in 1978 and the Azteca in Mexico in 1986.”

The name was revealed today during TV Globo’s Esporte Espectacular programme, which featured Brazilian football legend Cafu.

Although the name of the ball is now clear, fans will have to wait a little bit longer until they can actually see the adidas Brazuca ball.

It is currently being developed, with its testing taking place worldwide with several football clubs and associations ahead of its launch for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Belo Horizonte city

Fortaleza's stadium

Fortaleza
Castelão Stadium

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7227/12231317.jpg
photo: published by Ceará's government

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photo: published by Ceará's government

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Tatu-bola – Official Mascot of 2014 FIFA World Cup

Tatu-bola – Official Mascot of 2014 FIFA World Cup
by Jitin Kumar

September 9th, 2012

Tatu-bola is a rodent having capability of protecting itself from predators by turning into a ball. It is a fully Brazilian specie. Tatu-bola belongs to genus Tolypeutes which has two species of three-banded armadillos one of them is Brazilian three-banded armadillo.

http://veja.abril.com.br/blog/radar-...14-283x300.jpg

http://www.worldcup2014.co.in/news/t...world-cup.html

All these pictures... I can't decide which city(cities?) I want to descend upon during the World Cup. I still have every intention of attending with my Ecuadorian buddy... but damn, every new photo you post makes me thing "alright, I wanna go there."

What a country.

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Originally Posted by Copes (Post 5902328)

So I'm going to post more pictures to help you :haha: :tup:

What to Consider When Traveling to the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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As a football fan, there is nothing more exciting than the opportunity to attend the World Cup games. As you make your plans for the 2014 World Cup Games in Brazil, you may be trying to decide what you need to do to get ready. Here are some things to keep in mind as your prepare for attending Brazil 2014.

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•Venues – The 2014 FIFA World Cup games will be hosted in 12 cities throughout Brazil. With some many beautiful and exotic cities to choose from, it may be difficult to determine where you want to start. As you choose your destination, it is good to keep in mind what matches you might be interested in as well as what additional attractions you may wish to attend while you are at Brazil 2014.

The Opening Match of the 2014 World Cup Games will take place at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 12 June 2014. Sao Paulo will host five other matches during Brazil 2014 including the finals. With Sao Paulo’s attractions, accommodations, and line-up of matches, Sao Paulo is an excellent World Cup destination.

Rio de Janeiro is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Brazil and the host of the Final match on 13 July 2014 of the FIFA World Cup games. The newly renovated Maracana will also be the home of five other matches during Brazil 2014. There is a never-ending list of things to do in Rio, sure to make it a popular destination for football fans during the games.

Salvador will host games including a Round-of-16 match and a quarterfinal tie during Brazil 2014. Brasilia will host seven 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil games including the quarterfinal tie game. Several cities will host four and five games each. This means that there is plenty to do and see and each location.

•Accommodations – Once you have determined the host city or cities you wish to visit during your time in Brazil, you will want to determine accommodations. It is important to book your hotel accommodations in advance, as they fill quickly for such a momentous event. There are many packages available for Brazil 2014 that makes it easy for fans to find great accommodations to accompany their matches.

•Entertainment – You will also want to consider the additional entertainment you are interested in during your stay. Whether you are looking for music, clubs, or gambling, there is something for everyone in most of the host cities. Dining preferences, gambling plans, and family needs are all things you will want to consider while planning to your travels. Sports bets at Ladbrokes are available in most cities and most major cities have hotels close to clubs and beaches. Family fun is available in several cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo including Brazil’s largest water park in Fortaleza.

•Attractions – It is important to consider attractions you might be interested in while visiting Brazil. If you are traveling to the 2014 FIFA World Cup games from outside of Brazil, you may be planning a vacation to coincide with the games. You may wish to determine the game venues based on the additional attractions you plan to see during your stay. Some of the famous attraction you may be interested in include Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado (Christo Redentor) in Rio de Janeiro, exploring the Amazon in Manaus, and combing the exquisite beaches in Fortaleza.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Games in Brazil will begin 12 June 2014 and conclude 13 July 2014. As you prepare for your attendance, be sure to plan well ahead of time and prepare to have the time of your life.

See?! That's just what I was looking for.

It says there though that both Sao Paulo and Rio will be hosting the finals. I was under the impression it was Rio. Is the comment about Sao Paulo a mistake?