Chillin in Ipanema Beach

The Girl From Ipanema Was Really A Man!

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June 21st 2008
Third Stop: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highlights: Rio is a huge city with a perpetual cloud of pollution hovering over it. However, the white sand beaches make for beautiful crystal blue water. With the tons of surrounding shanty towns (Favelas), the only place you want to be is on the beach. We´ve heard that the nightlife in Rio is awesome, but I guess not much goes on during the week. We ... read more

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

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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