Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

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May 16th 2008
Picture Perfect Rio is somewhere that definitely stands out for me of all the places I saw in South America. Arriving in Rio was such a relief for me. As the plane touched down, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders - I had made it to the last section of my trip!!! I was very excited that the next plane I had to get on would be the plane sending my back to North America. My ti ... 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