One of the many alligators we saw

swimming with the alligators

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April 4th 2007
The pantanal is one of worlds most amazing wetlands that spans across paraguay, brazil, and bolivia. The pantanal is known for beautiful scenery and its wildlife. So we decided to take a three day tour of this area and discover the world largest wetland for ouselves. Day One: The first day was not actually part of the tour but rather a trannsport day. The bus ride was a little bumpy but our d ... read more

South America » Brazil » Pantanal

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more