Paraty

Costa Verde

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July 12th 2006
Our first few miles on the bikes has been in the superb setting of the Costa Verde, the coastal road between Rio and Sao Paulo. The winding, undulating road runs between lush, jungle and mountains on one side and beautiful beaches and fishing villages on the other. Our first night out of Rio, (after a modest 30km and one big hill!) was spent in a rather chic poussada (guest house). We had a ro ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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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