The Praca da Republica

Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis

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July 11th 2010
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro was really quite exciting. Even on the bus towards the hostel I could see golden beaches, the distant Christ the Redeemer statue as well as Sugarloaf Mountain. And despite high expectations of the city, Rio didn’t disappoint. Its setting is absolutely stunning, with spectacular beaches giving on to a mountainous backdrop. The city centre itself is rather nondescrip ... read more

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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