Ilha de Santa Catarina

Big, Beautiful Brazil

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October 25th 2012
Ahhh Brasil what a beautiful country. I have to admit it was not in my top 10 places to go but it was incredible! After Iguazu we caught a bus to Florianopolis abusseded took a bus across the island. We spent 2 nights in a small town called Barra de Lagoa in a hostel over looking the ocean. It was a wonderful place where we were able to relax and chill out. We took a walk one of the days out over ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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