Many of the approximately 1 million foreign tourists who descended on Brazil took in the sights, as well as the World Cup matches.
World Cup tourism —
Many of the approximately 1 million foreign tourists who descended on Brazil took in the sights, as well as the World Cup matches.
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Even before their team's victory over Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the German fans seemed to be enjoying themselves.
All in all, a pretty good trip —
Even before their team's victory over Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the German fans seemed to be enjoying themselves.
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According to Brazilian government statistics, about 3 million Brazilians traveled around the country during the event, just short of the expected 3.1 million.
Pre-Germany, the shots were easy —
According to Brazilian government statistics, about 3 million Brazilians traveled around the country during the event, just short of the expected 3.1 million.
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Brazil's forward Neymar inspired a number of kitschy souvenirs.
Memorable mug —
Brazil's forward Neymar inspired a number of kitschy souvenirs.
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Demonstrations against the high cost of the World Cup took place around Brazil leading up to the event, such as this small but animated protest inside Maracana Stadium during a 2013 Confederations Cup match.
World Cup not for everyone —
Demonstrations against the high cost of the World Cup took place around Brazil leading up to the event, such as this small but animated protest inside Maracana Stadium during a 2013 Confederations Cup match.
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The seventh largest city in Brazil and a World Cup host city, Manuas sits halfway up the Amazon River. Rather than inspire coverage of the beauty of the surrounding Amazon, media reports tended to focus on the new stadium built there and the conflict that surrounded its construction.
River of controversy —
The seventh largest city in Brazil and a World Cup host city, Manuas sits halfway up the Amazon River. Rather than inspire coverage of the beauty of the surrounding Amazon, media reports tended to focus on the new stadium built there and the conflict that surrounded its construction.
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Some visitors ventured beyond the pitch. With its combination of plains, dunes and waterfalls, Jalapao State Park is a favorite among adventure seekers in Brazil.
Football and forests —
Some visitors ventured beyond the pitch. With its combination of plains, dunes and waterfalls, Jalapao State Park is a favorite among adventure seekers in Brazil.
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The long-term economic impact of the World Cup on Brazil's economy remains uncertain, but the country is already preparing for its next huge event -- the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where the Olympic Park (pictured) is under construction.
Next up, Summer Olympics —
The long-term economic impact of the World Cup on Brazil's economy remains uncertain, but the country is already preparing for its next huge event -- the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where the Olympic Park (pictured) is under construction.
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