The Itaipu dam

Dambusters

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May 7th 2008
Day 225 - Friday 2 May As I've seen pretty much everything there is to see on the Argentinian side of the border Im going to cross over to the brazilian side. According to the Lonely Planet its a lot more lively. Its only a 30 minute bus ride from Puerto Iguazu on the Argentianian side to Foz de Iguacu on the Brazilain side and by lunchtime I'd arrived. I dropped my bags off at the hostel ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu

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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