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Rio de Janeiro - a cidade maravilhosa

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March 11th 2008
So I finally made it to Rio. In my head Rio was always going to be the place I would end my trip, so I came here both excited but also sad with the realisation that my trip is coming to the end. The self-named "Cidade Maravilhosa" (Marvelous city) had a lot to live up to.....and it sure didn´t disapoint. I was staying at my friend Dels place. Well now she´s my friend - before I got there she wa ... 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