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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 Dave125
September 24th 2009

Recife - Olinda South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Olinda

Again our bus took longer than sheduled although this bus only took 14 hours instead of 13 which was not too bad at all, stuck the headphones in and tried to get some sleep. Our last day in Salvador was quite lazy, all we did was wander around the old town and try and find somewhere to have lunch. After that it was back to the hammock in the hostel to chill out till our bus journey! We met a guy from Chile (Matiusz I think) on our bus who is going to Olinda so we decided to travel together for [View Full Entry]

By Glen and Jo
July 28th 2009

Olinda, Brazil South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Olinda

Hey all, sorry for the lack of communication but we were in a little sleepy town just outside of Recife that had no internet, no comuters and we had to walk for 25 minutes to get to the ATM! Apart from the above stated Olinda was a really pretty little town that was full of locals, seafood restaurants and typical Brazilian architecture. On our first night we were so relieved that our cards allowed us to withdraw money to pay for the overpriced taxi we had just got from the airport and once in our overpriced hostel we were tired, starving [View Full Entry]

By vivakula
June 23rd 2009

Oh Recife!! Swimming with sharks and dolphins (but not on the same day)- Oh my!! LOVE BRAZIL!!! South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

Gabrial and Almir

So I arrived in Recife, late around midnight. I was a little concerned only because I wasn’t sure if my couchsurfer confirmed that it was ok to stay with him and I didn’t have a phone card to call him. Luckily I had made friends with a lovely lady, Cida, that had sat on the plane next to me. She lived or rather worked in Manaus, living there 3 weeks out of the month and visiting her son and husband in Recife one week out of the month. I told her about coushsurfing as she had never heard of it, and [View Full Entry]

By Brett9
May 1st 2009

Just Returned from Recife, Olinda, Porto de Galinhas South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

Boa Viagem

I just returned from 9-days in Recife, Olinda, Porto de Galinhas, and Fortaleza. Overall, it was amazing. I actually lived in Northern Brazil as a "younger" man and I was thoroughly impressed with the improvements that have been made since I was there. Recife and Olinda were very clean, safe, and the quality of hotels, food, and activities has increased. If you are not yet familiar with this part of Brazil, there is no better time than the present. Gone are the days of flying all the way to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, only to turn around and head [View Full Entry]

By Jake and Leslie
April 5th 2009

The most beautiful place in the world! (seriously) South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Fernando de Noronha

Baia do Sancho-- you can actually see people swimming in the water from 70m above sea level!

We splurged on a trip to Fernando de Noronha, an island off of the Pernambuco coast of Brazil, and have absolutely no regrets... it was an amazing place and is home to the most beautiful beaches we've ever seen! I am not exaggerating... if you go to one place in Brazil, it should be Fernando de Noronha. Hmmm, I'm already regretting writing this, since I hope to go back one day and don't want to contribute to it becoming even more popular! ;) The photos speak for themselves, but here is a brief description of how we spent 5 fun days [View Full Entry]

Big waves at Praia do Leao (and most other beaches on Noronha)

An octupus caught in a tide pool at Praia do Boldro... no need for an underwater camera here ;)

By cloud76
April 2nd 2009

Before the trip South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

I am so excited about this trip. I can't wait to go back to my country. It is hard to explain... I love America, but there is nothing like being around your own people, that speaks your language and where you feel one of them. I just wish Brandon was coming with us. It will not be the same without him. But I know I'll have a good time and I just can't wait to show all my favorite places to Tomas. Even that I know that he is too young to really care. Now I just hope our passports get [View Full Entry]

By eyetravel
March 2nd 2009

Olinda South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Olinda

Olinda

We got a 15 minute bus ride from Recife and just kinda spent the day in Olinda walking around this pretty little town which consisted of lots of churches, cobbled strets and carnival decorations. [View Full Entry]

By eyetravel
March 1st 2009

Recife South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

Recife

We arrived in Recife just in time for another little carnival which was pretty cool. We stayed in Piratas da Praia Hostel which was OK, we met a few cool people there and partied with them, but generally, backpackers were mainly staying in nearby Olinda. Tuesday night was quite good as we went into town for Black Tuesday! Everyone congragates around this square with live music, afro drumming, people dancing in the streets and capoiera shows - it was pretty cool. While in Recife we managed to get a day trip in, to Porto de Galinhas which was another amazing beach. [View Full Entry]

By Juliejules
February 26th 2009

O Carnaval! South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

Recife

Ein geniales Erlebnis, das unbeschreiblich, faszinierend, intensiv, heiss, laut, voll von Musik und Menschen ist... Tagsueber wird in Olinda gefeiert, einem suessen kleinen alten Staedchen mit vielen Huegeln á la San Francisco. Dieser Ort nennt ganze 33 (!!) Kirchen sein eigen, die Grossteils noch im Urspruenglichen Stil vorzufinden sind. Ganz zu Recht wurde die Stadt zum UNESCO Weltkulturerbe erkoren. Den einzelnen Umzuegen mit verschiedenen Musikstilen (von Maracatu bis Frevo) folgen Horden von froehlichen Menschen, singend, tanzend ... Abends verlagert sich das Fest nach Recife, wo vo [View Full Entry]

By BuscoGusto
February 22nd 2009

Carnaval in the Pouring Rain South America » Brazil » Pernambuco » Recife

Eu Quero Frevo!

The rain began to pour down but the band played on. Reaching up into the sky with palms skyward, we embraced the cold drops thundering down, streams running through our hair, dripping down our noses, around the curves of our grinning mouths, and soaking what - if anything - remained of our costumes. Our feet stomped wildly in ankle-deep puddles in the cobblestone streets, and all around us, people shouted at the top of their lungs "Eu quero Frevo!" (I want Frevo music!). A few kilometres away on a sailboat, hastily left with a hatch wide open, a cabin began to [View Full Entry]

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