View of Big Jesus from Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

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October 7th 2006
We went exploring today into Centro which is the city of Rio and the business hub. Absolutely packed, people everywhere. We tried to do the cultural thing and visit the National library and a few museums but they were either closed or to be frank - rather dull. We spent ages walking to find a Palace and then had a walk around the square where slavery was abolished in Brazil. We then hopped o ... read more

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

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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