Cristo Redentor

I Love Brazil

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January 4th 2009
Great beaches. Beautiful people. Lively city. Incomprehensible language. Yeah, I arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. First of all, WOW! The energy and vibe in this city is great. People are relaxed and very patient. I don't speak a word of Portuguese, but I love how it sounds. There are some words that are similar to Spanish, but not really, so I still have a hard time understanding people ... 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