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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 Bruno Coelho
September 13th 2005

Random Things I like About Brazil Part II: The Juice South America » Brazil

Oh my lordy lordy, the JUICE. Order a “suco natural” at a snack bar or restaurant and they will bring you fresh squeezed and then sometimes blended juice for a frothy way to quench your thirst. And not just orange juice. Most places will have a variety of the following: orange, mango, papaya, pineapple, avocado (they’re huge and sweet here - actually more like a smoothie when they are blended up), açaí, acerola, cashew (from the fruit part of the tree, not the nut), strawberry, passionfruit, goiaba, graviola... mostly stuff that we don’t even have words for in Engli [View Full Entry]

By Liz and Pete
September 12th 2005

Five days in Brazil! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana ... cloudy day

Our visit saw us strolling down the promenade in Copacabana, frequenting the restaurants of the rich & famous in Ipanema, marvelling at the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain and even more at the view from there of the city of Rio unfolding below you. A trip up Sugar Loaf mountain and a ferry to Niteroi (where Pete's grandparents lived in the early 1900's) completed our whistle stop tour of Rio. Samba lessons will have to wait until next time! Then on to Iguazu (2hr flight from Rio) - calling these a waterfall sells them very short. Cataracts, 3 [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 12th 2005

its a long long roooad South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

Water fall

Today we took Ben and Rich to the pool. From there we heard about an aquaduct which we explored then decided to try and find the water fall we heard about just a short walk away.(5 hrs later!) The trek involved near vertical hiking up and down, climbing over big boulders (didn´t see the path at the side!) When we eventually got there after getting lost in the middle of this massive jungle it was good. Rained just as we got out of the jungle. Met a group of 6 english lads who asked us the way and told them to [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 11th 2005

More chilling in the sun South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

fresh water pool

After breakfast, and making our own rolls for lunch, he he, we went for a walk to find a fresh water pool we had been told about. It was about a 20min. walk along the sea front. Found it. It was freezing and sucluded really pretty. Then we found a little beach below the pool and stayed there for the day. It had another pool which was bigger but just as cold! Andy adopted one of the many stray dogs for the day. She was so cute and even followed him into the water. That night we had dinner and met [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 10th 2005

Ilha Grande South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

lopes mendes

We have had bad weather since we got here but we kept an eye on the forcast. So when we got to Ilha Grande (an island just south of Rio) we had red hot weather! It is a beautiful tropical island covered in jungle and beaches. This morning we started walking up a massive hill/mountain (the island is one big lump of jungly rock) to get to Lopes Mendes beach which is a 2.5hours walk. After 20mins of sweat and achy legs we gave in and turned back to take the east route on the boat. (we weren´t even going in [View Full Entry]

By BrisVegasDave
September 9th 2005

Now that´s a waterfall South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu

Falls1

Wow, just check out this for a waterfall. There´s been a fair bit of rain around in the last week and so it was really pumping. The Brazilian side has a smaller area available to the public than the Argentinian side but both are well worth the visit. The falls tend to attract some crazy groups. The Lonely Planet guide reported there were a group of Brazilian guys in red speedos on the day that they went to the falls. On the day I went to the Brazilian side there were about 20 guys and girls dressed up in traditional German [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 9th 2005

Rio´ll goin´on a summer holiday South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

Ilha Grande

So we´ve finally left Rio (I am pleased!Mel) Jumped on a local bus for an hour, nightmare so bumpy!!!!! Navigated our way through the main bus terminal (Rodivaira) and onto a bus to Angra Dos Reis.(2.5hrs) We then got the ferry (1.30hrs) to paradise! I did not enjoy the ferry. Found a pousada (B&B) 6 quid a night each! Just chilled out and sussed out Villa de Abroaa the shops, and few bars. It is a small town, one main street. Tomorrow going to one of the top ten beaches in the world. Lopes Mendes. [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 8th 2005

Favela Fever!!! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Favela

So we went on the Favela tour. Wicked!!!!! We learnt so much and we are now going to try and tell you it all. We went to the biggest in Rio, Rochina, over 60, 000 people. A favela is thousands of self built houses crammed together with tiny alleys between them on the hills where poor people live. These work in Rio as maids and stuff. They build them on the hills because if nowone claims the land you are on in 5 years it is yours. There is over 600 in Rio alone! All run by different gangs and in [View Full Entry]

By Linesy
September 7th 2005

Iguazu At Last! South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu

Me at Iguazu

Well after talking about it for months, another of the obvious highlights of the trip was upon me, and I can safely say it didn´t dissapoint. We left Bonito really early having cunningly decided that as it was at 4.30 there wasn´t much point going to bed! With changes and waiting for buses it was 24 hrs before we made it to the town of Foz in the early hours. Having waited a couple of hours for the tourist office to open we made our way to the falls on the Brazillian side. From here you get a great panoramic of [View Full Entry]

By mel andy
September 7th 2005

GOOOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!!!! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Botofogo v Vasco de gama

Had a change of plan. Didn´t go on the Favela tour today we´re going tomorrow we went to a football match instead! We saw Botafogo v Vasco de gama. It was good, a little scarey to start with as we had to walk through all the fans and they were all shouting ´gringo!´ this means not a local. hEard lots of bangs which we are assuming were fire crackers, but wouldn´t count on it!!! There were loads of police which should have made us feel better but no as we have heard a lot about them and one of it is [View Full Entry]

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