on the boat

Paradisio

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February 24th 2007
Okay...so we took a slight detour on our way to Iguaza Falls and headed down the coast to Paraty for a little beach action and chill out time (much needed after Rio)...and it has been all that!! I love this place, have never been so relaxed in my whole life its amazing! As soon as we stepped off the bus the chilled sea breeze hit us, we even decided to stay a day longercos we have loved it so much ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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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