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Gay Rio

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June 11th 2011
Before shifting gears to the Pantanal, I feel that a brief introduction to the gay scene in Rio de Janeiro is necessary to paint a full portrait of the city (or at least my experience of it). I'm not sure if it's Carnival, the beach, the attractive people, or the skimpy outfits, but Rio has gained an international reputation over the past decade for being one of the most popular gay de ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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