Rio Backpackers Hostel

What to do on a rainy day in Rio?

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September 6th 2005
DAY 4 Not much is the answer! So we have moved across town to Ipanema. We feel much happier about being here as it isn´t so intimidating as Botafogo. We might even venture out tonight!! We managed to get across town with our massive bags, getting through the turnstiles on the little bus was fun! First impressions of our new hostel are all good. The lady running it is nice (young bilingual on ... 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