The boys of Brazil, just strolling the streets

Rio

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August 18th 2007
I only had 4 nights in Rio, however given it was the end of my trip and so close to home time, it was enough. We based ourselves in the famous beach district of Ipanema in a cool hostel recommended to me by my Brazilian friend Heron. It was a beautiful part of the world, with fantastic weather. Out came the shorts and bikinis, and flip flops. We pretty much hung out around Ipanema for most of the ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

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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