Iguazu Falls

Paraty

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August 18th 2011
Day 1 we checked into the Geko hostel, which seemed quite nice but the receptionist was a seriously moody bitch. Normally the hostel staff are really helpful and tell you about what's going on in the area...not this one, she just sat on facebook all day and when you asked her a question she looked at you as if you had just defecated all over desk. never the less we headed into town, which wa ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty

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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