Copacabana

Rio: done!

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August 17th 2010
Having now left Rio we wanted to record some of our observations about the city. We had a great time and it was truly a fantastic place to start our trip as if nothing else it has an amazing natural beauty that is very awe inspiring. The city itself however is a bit of a strange place and has been dubbed by steve as a city of clashes. You can walk down the street past a lady who's just paid thousa ... 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