Handgliding over Rio

Rio de Janeiro

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August 22nd 2007
We decided to leave Ilha Grande as soon as the weather took a down turn. This way we would have more time in Rio. Accommodation is so expensive in Rio in comparison to the rest of South America. I really wanted to rent an apartment - you can get some beautiful apartments in good locations for a fraction of the price of staying in a hostel or hotel. We arrived too late in Rio to move in, and Sanj c ... read more

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

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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