Rocinha Favela

Rio - Rocinha Favela, Maracana

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January 30th 2009
Okay, this tour i wasnt so sure about. Prancing around with cameras taking pictures of people less fortunate didnt really appeal to me. It seemed to be some sort of human safari, taking pictures of locals in their natural habitat. We met 2 English lads who did the tour the previous day and highly recommened it. If it wasnt for this recommendation, i dont think i would have gone on the tour. Th ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

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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