Me and the Turtle

Favela and Falls - Brazil

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September 30th 2006
In most cities I´ve been to the rich areas always occupy prime locations with all the best views, but in Rio it is different. High on the hills above Rio is precariously perched Favela Rochina with its mish mash of houses stacked on top of each other. If you´ve ever seen the movie ´City of God´ then you´ll know what a Favela is. For those who haven´t it´s a very poor shanty town ruled by d ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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