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: A significant paper discusses the "Roteiro do Rio" and the expansion toward the West (Barra da Tijuca). It analyzes how urban development and infrastructure like elevated expressways and tunnels shaped the expansion of Rio de Janeiro toward the sea.
: Papers on the Paraná Basin ("Bacia do Paraná") offer technical insights into the origin and evolution of sedimentary basins in the West/Southwest of Brazil. Roteiro Oeste
: Research on the "Extremo Oeste" (Far West) in the work of Sérgio Buarque de Holanda explores how the concept of the "frontier" shaped the understanding of Brazilian territory in the mid-20th century. Travel and Practical Guides : A significant paper discusses the "Roteiro do
: For travelers looking for a "Western Route," the Quilometro Infinito guide provides a detailed 2-week itinerary for the US South West , including maps and daily stages through mountainous regions. : Research on the "Extremo Oeste" (Far West)