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Florianopolis and the Island of Santa Catarina

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October 8th 2012
We arrived at Florainonopolis to a grey wet day but as we crossed the bridge from the main land to the island of Santa Catarina the beauitful coastal scenery was enough to forget the grotty weather. We checked into a our hostel which had a sea view from all rooms, very friendly staff who gave us advice of what to see and do on the island. You have to cross a metal bridge from the main land of t ... read more

South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

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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