Jabiru nest

Corumbá and the Brazilian Pantanal

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August 24th 2010
Leaving Santa Cruz on the “Death Train” (so named as it used to transport victims of yellow fever), I headed 650km east towards the Brazilian border. This was the first train I’ve taken in South America (as there are so few lines left open), and although it was really slow (16 hours), it was at least comfortable. By far the bumpiest train journey I’ve ever taken though. As soon as I got ... read more

South America » Brazil » Mato Grosso do Sul » Corumbá

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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