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Background: 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 the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.

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By jo et jon
November 7th 2009

les portes de l´enfer plus communement appele le Pantanal South America » Brazil » Pantanal

porte de l'ENFER

Nous revoila!!!!!!! Donc apres avoir passe 5 jours incroyable au Foz do Iguazu (vous avez surement pu admirer les photos de ce magnifique endroit), nous sommes partis direction de Campo Grande pour faire une escale d'une nuit avant de partir pour le parc national du Pantanal qui promettait de bien belles choses!!! Arrives a Campo Grande (apres 12h de bus, pfffffff, heureusement kil ont une bonne culture des bus confortables au Bresil) nous avons pu nous detendre et nous prelasses meme au bord de la piscine de l'hotel qui ceci dit en passant ne nous coutait rien car la nuit etait [View Full Entry]

By VVandDG
October 3rd 2009

Valentina´s trials and tribulations in the Pantanal South America » Brazil » Pantanal

The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world with vast amounts of wildlife. This was not part of our original itinerary so we were not entirely sure of what to expect. The first signs were not good when we spotted that our guide was missing a finger. Undeterred we set off on a 4 hour bus ride followed by another hour in a 4x4, this last part of the journey took us deep into the Pantanal area so we began to see a bit of wildlife. The back of the jeep soon got very excited when Valentina directed everyones attention [View Full Entry]

By babyape
September 3rd 2009

The Pantanal - The eye of the storm South America » Brazil » Pantanal

Hours on the truck

Another early start to get to the Pantanal. We'd covered most of the distance the day before, so we set off really early and arrived at lunch time. The ranch was really nice, and even had a pool with waterfall.....bags were swiftly dumped and i headed straight for it. After that was an all you can eat lunch with tons of steak, all different cuts carved as you liked. Feeling much better we headed to the jetty for a boat trip and to try our hands at Piranha fishing. It started really well, was getting loads of bites, then about 6 [View Full Entry]

By Gordon and Jenny
August 28th 2009

Week 5 - Jen´s blog from the bog! South America » Brazil » Pantanal

Jen´s 100th loo roll !

Much of week 5 for Jen was spent sampling a large number of Bolivian and Brazilian toilets! Many people apparently experience toilet issues when they travel in Bolivia! The only wildlife that Jen saw in the Pantanal (a wetland area the size of France) was a frog which hogged her bog! (See attached picture) [View Full Entry]

By Gordon and Jenny
August 28th 2009

Week 5 in South America - GG´s non bog blog! South America » Brazil » Pantanal

JP in Sucre before running to the loo!

Jen managed to hold it together just long enough to visit an orphanage in Sucre! A few of the group had bought supplies of nappies and shampoo to take to the place which was a church run project managed by volunteers. Jen was impressed at how well the place was run and had fun playing with the babies and toddlers! Afterwards JP dragged GG around yet more shops and markets (lovely handicrafts! Could´ve bought loads!). We said bye to two members of the the group and after a disturbing night on the bog Jen just managed to make the flight to [View Full Entry]

By Jen n Jeff
August 9th 2009

Pantanal adventures South America » Brazil » Pantanal

hungry caimans

The Pantanal is a big wetland. And I am a big wetland nerd (it is Jeff here, if that wasnt obvious enough). Consequently, the Pantanal was always going to be high on our list of sites to visit in South America. But before we get to our adventures, and in the interest of wetland education, a little background... The background At around 210,000 square kilometres it is the biggest swamp in the world - thats three times the size of Tasmania! The Pantanal is located pretty much in the middle of South America, mostly in western Brazil, however it is so [View Full Entry]

retrieving the volleyball - Pantanal style

By MickPurcell
June 7th 2009

The Pantanal South America » Brazil » Pantanal

BILD0400

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By StaceCraigie
June 3rd 2009

the pantanal South America » Brazil » Pantanal

bus to campo grande

just back from the pantanal. had a fantastic time. had a weird guide and a cool group. seen alot of wild life . went horse riding piranha fishing and much more. we got chatting to one of the tour guides called levy. he was such a cool guy sat up drinking with him at the camp fire untill 2.30am. he was in a tribe untill he was 8 then was a cowboy. had never been to school could not read or wirte but could speak 5 languages amazing. we ended up sleeping outside with him on the last night it was [View Full Entry]

By Skraal D
May 31st 2009

Brazil, long ass bus rides South America » Brazil » Pantanal

The next bus heading out was early the next day, us wanting to get to the border and cross over get a stamp then stay the night and next day head to bonito. But of coarse plans never stay the way we want them.... leaving at 6 am wow early start. Got to the border and decided ok this is quite a big place Puerto juan caballero so for 15 000 we get a taxi to go get our stamp, yes stamp done leaving the country the legal way. The whole time the taxi driver was pointing in a direction and [View Full Entry]

By Miss Haines
May 20th 2009

Getting Ready South America » Brazil » Pantanal

On June 14th, I will be leaving to go to the Brazilian Pantanal as part of an Earthwatch Team that is working on the conservation of giant otters and the numerous bat species that inhabit that area. Please join me as I experience the natural wonders of that area and the adventure of a lifetime! Mary [View Full Entry]

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