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RIO CARNIVAL SPECTACULAR!

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February 25th 2009
Well what can I say! I don´t think I will be able to adequately describe to you the experience that has been Rio Carnival. Things were also bought up 10 notches once I entered the amazing Sambodrome. For the last 5 days Rio has transformed into the biggest party city on the planet. There have been street parties and blocos on every corner, drummers and bands playing their tunes on the beaches ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » 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