Google Earth Scavenger Hunt – Brazil

Welcome to our Google Earth Scavenger Hunt!

To start your virtual adventure, click the link below and use the search bar to find the famous Brazil city or landmark.  Write down the latitude and longitude, and then see if you were correct using our answer key below!

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1. Brazil is the largest country in South America and 5th largest country in the world. Find Brazil on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

2. The Amazon River flows through Brazil and is the 2nd largest river in the world (after the Nile). Find the Amazon River on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • • Latitude:
    • Longitude:

3. Around 60% of the Amazon rainforest is located in Brazil. Find the Amazon Rainforest on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

4. One of the world’s best beaches can be found in Brazil, Praía do Sancho. Find the Praía do Sancho on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

5. Brazil’s highest mountain is the Pico da Neblina (Mist Peak), on the boarder of Venezuela, at 9,823 feet above sea level. Find the Pica da Nablina mountain on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

Answer Key

1. Brazil coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 14° 14′ 06″ South
  • Longitude: 51° 55′ 31″ West

2. Amazon River coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 3° 17′ 58″ South
  • Longitude: 60° 39′ 52″ West

3. Amazon Rainforest coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 3° 27′ 55″ South
  • Longitude: 62° 12′ 57″ West

4. Praía do Sancho coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 3° 51′ 16″ South
  • Longitude: 32° 26′ 37″ West

5. Pico da Neblina (Mist Peak) coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 0° 48′ 17″ North
  • Longitude: 66° 00′ 23″ West