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Brazil on the Rise Beyond a Colonial Heritage April 10 to 19, 2012

a program of the stanford alumni association Today, – land of the bossa nova, toucans, Carnival and legendary beaches — is an extraordinary and colorful mix of historic and contemporary. Stanford professor Herbert Klein, an expert on Brazil, will lead the way for us as we explore Brazil’s roots: the 17th-century colonial town of Salvador and the rarely visited 18th-century rush town of Ouro Preto, located in the mineral rich state of . Then, we’ll spend several glorious days taking in the energy and excitement of cosmopolitan . Join us as we visit both hidden and world-famous corners of this up-and-coming country.

Brett S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study

Highlights

EXPERIENCE Brazilian CONTRAST the “wow” EXTEND the adventure dance, both at live per- and “now” of Rio with the on an optional trip to formances and in dance little-changed colonial Iguassu Falls, which classes where we kick towns of Salvador and tumble 250 feet over up our own heels. Ouro Preto. a 1.7-mile-long horse- shoe-shaped cliff.

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demonstrations of dances airport for a domestic flight to Itinerary including the maculelê, Belo Horizonte. On our drive capoeira and samba de roda. to Ouro Preto (“Black Gold”), Tuesday & Wednesday, Villa Bahia Hotel (B,L) visit , a historical April 10 & 11 Brazilian city known for the U.S. / SALVADOR, BRAZIL Friday, April 13 Depart the U.S. on overnight SALVADOR Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do flights, arriving on Wednesday Begin the day with a percussion Congonhas, a UNESCO World in Salvador. Transfer to our lesson and learn about the Heritage site. Built in the second hotel in the city’s historic district music of Salvador. For lunch, half of the 18th century, the site and enjoy a walking tour of the sample Brazilian barbeque at a consists of a church with an area this afternoon. Examine local restaurant, then spend the outdoor stairway and terrace the stunning gold-gilt interior afternoon exploring this festive, decorated with of the Church of São friendly city, the first colonial statues of the prophets. These Francisco and the Afro-Brazilian capital of Brazil. Visit the Church statues were created by Museum. Gather for a welcome of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, (“the Little Cripple”), reception and dinner at a local important to both Catholics considered one of the best restaurant. and those who practice the baroque-style sculptors of Villa Bahia Hotel (4/11: D) traditional Candomblé religion, the Americas, who and learn about the African completed the Thursday, April 12 SALVADOR influence on religions in the sculptures with This morning, explore a state of Bahia. Next, visit the his chisel and local market to learn about Modern Art Museum, located a hammer regional fruits, vegetables on the grounds of a former tied to his and medicinal plants. From 17th-century sugar mill and leprosy- here, participate in a Bahian home to works from some of ridden, cooking class and enjoy our Brazil’s most famous artists. fingerless delicious dishes for lunch. Participate in a Brazilian dance hands. Spend the afternoon exploring class with local professionals Arrive Salvador independently. Later before dinner on our own. in Ouro this evening be dazzled by the Villa Bahia Hotel (B,L) Preto, another Balé Folclórico da Bahia, the SATURday, April 14 only professional folk dance SALVADOR / BELO UNESCO HORIZONTE / company in Brazil and one CONGONHAS / World of the most respected dance OURO PRETO Heritage Rise early and transfer to the troupes in the world. Watch site and the OURO PRETO

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center of Brazil’s in at leisure for independent the 18th century. Enjoy dinner explorations. Optional on our own at one of the many Copacabana Palace Hotel (B) traditional restaurants in town. Post-trip TUESday, April 17 Hotel Solar do Rosário (B,L) RIO DE JANEIRO Explore the beautiful Rio de Extension SUNday, April 15 OURO PRETO / MARIANA Janeiro Botanical Garden, Spend the day exploring home to over 6,500 plant Iguassu Falls Ouro Preto and Mariana, species. This afternoon, go APRIL 18 TO 21, 2012 two important cities during on an excursion to visit a the gold rush of Brazil. Ouro Brazilian non-government Preto contains well-preserved organization (NGO) in a local . Visit community. Gather for a the historical churches of São farewell cocktail reception Francisco de Assisi and Nossa and dinner at a restaurant in Senhora do Pilar, and walk the charming neighborhood along picturesque streets of Santa Teresa, famous for lined with colonial houses its restaurants, arts and local Marvel at one of the most that date back to the culture. After dinner, hit the spectacular sights in South beginning of the 18th century. town for an optional evening of America — Iguassu Falls. Stop for lunch to taste the dancing to live samba music. The panorama of cascades delicious regional cuisine. Copacabana Palace Hotel (B,D) overwhelms the sounds of Hotel Solar do Rosário (B,L) WEDNESday & THURsday, the surrounding jungle, one April 18 & 19 MONday, April 16 Rio de Janeiro / U.S. of the world’s most threatened OURO PRETO / BELO HORIZONTE / After breakfast, board a biomes and home to RIO DE JANEIRO cogwheel train and ascend approximately 20,000 species After breakfast, drive to Belo Corcovado Mountain to the of plants and thousands of Horizonte and take a short flight base of the iconic “Christ wildlife species. Experience to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, the Redeemer” statue. From the grandeur of the falls from transfer to our hotel overlooking this magnificent perch, take all angles as we make our way Copacabana Beach. Brazil’s in a 360-degree view of Rio. to the best viewpoints on both capital until 1960, Rio is set Transfer to the airport this the Brazilian and Argentinean among jagged coastal hills lined afternoon for late-night flights sides of the canyon. A detailed with the legendary beaches of home, arriving back in the itinerary with cost information Copacabana and Ipanema. U.S. the next day. (B) will be sent to confirmed The remainder of the day is participants. SÃO FRANCISCO de ASSISI

and beverages other than those specified as Information included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage Dates insurance Excess-baggage charges April 10 to 19, 2012 (10 days) Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup Size services Limited to 30 participants What to expect cost* We consider this program to be mildly active. $6,995 per person, double occupancy Daily tours are busy, involving one to three miles $8,795 per person, single occupancy of walking on city streets, which are, in some *Association nonmembers add $200 per person cases, uneven or cobblestoned. Some guided INCLUDED tours require the ability to climb up and down 7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations several flights of stairs and stand in one place 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Stairs may not Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled have handrails and elevators may be limited or water on excursions Gratuities to porters, unavailable. Our busy days are complemented guides and drivers for all group activities Visa with several afternoons at leisure and meals fees All tours as described in the itinerary on our own. Participants must be physically fit, Internal plane flights in Brazil Transfers active and in good health. We welcome travelers and baggage handling on program arrival and 15 years of age and older on this program. departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program Air Arrangements with lecture series and pre-departure materials, International and U.S. domestic airfare is not including recommended reading list, a selected included in the program cost. Round-trip, book, map and travel information Services economy-class airfare on American Airlines of our professional tour manager to assist you from San Francisco to Salvador, Brazil, with throughout the program return from Rio de Janeiro is approximately $1,700 as of July 2011 and is subject to change NOT INCLUDED without notice. Information on recommended International and U.S. domestic airfare flight itineraries will be sent to confirmed Passport fees Immunization costs Meals participants. Terms & Conditions Deposit & Final Payment Acts if you postmark your insurance All such losses or expenses will have A $1,000-per-person deposit is payment within 15 days of the date to be borne by the passenger as tour required to hold space for Brazil on listed on the confirmation letter. rates provide arrangements only for the Rise. Final payment is due 120 the time stated. We reserve the right days prior to departure. 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Tel (650) 725-1093 FAX (650) 725-8675 Email [email protected] © COPYRIGHT 2011 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed on recycled, FSC-certified paper in the U.S. Faculty Leader HERBERT S. KLEIN is a professor of history at Stanford, specializing in Latin American history. In addition to having taught history at Columbia University for 35 years, he has also taught full terms at several universities in South America, including Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and Universidade Federal de Paraná in Brazil. Professor Klein’s current focus is 20th- century social change in Latin America and the U.S. He has authored many books on Latin America and on comparative “What a themes in social and economic history. His recent books about Brazil include Slavery in Brazil ( 2011), Brazil Since wonderful way 1980 (2003) and Social Change in Brazil, 1945–1985, the Incomplete Transformation (1998). During our program, to continue Professor Klein will lecture on the history, economy and society of Brazil.

the education Professor of history, Stanford University Director, Center for Latin American Studies, we started Stanford University Fellow, Hoover Institution long ago.” Has been a Guggenheim fellow, a Woodrow Wilson fellow, a Fulbright lecturer several times Cynthia Swain Stafford, ’62 and a postdoctoral fellow at Yale and Oxford Stanford Traveler BA, MA and PhD, University of Chicago

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