Christmas Day (before the funny turn!)

Feliz Natal in Arrial

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December 25th 2008
We leave Caraiva with heavy hearts...it's easily our favorite place in Brazil so far and we'd love to stay. But all good things must come to an end and we know the vibe is about to change there anyway. It's no hardship going back to Arrial though. It's much busier than when we left but is still holding onto it's relaxed beachtown charm. The main beach here, Praia Mucuge is the busy party beach, ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Arraial d'Ajuda

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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