Sugarloaf mountain in the sunshine

Rio de Janeiro

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May 13th 2008
Our first stop in Brazil was the incredible city of Rio de Janeiro. We had heard many stories about how fantastic Rio was with the best location for a city on the planet... and for once, it lived up to its expectations! The city has gorgeous beaches, is surrounded by forest and mountains and has the most incredible giant rocks jutting out of the ground in the middle of the city. We stayed in ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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