Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro

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March 18th 2012
I had read in my Lonely Planet guide book that most people extend their stay in Rio and often have to change their travel plans. I didn’t think that I would fall into this category, as all I wanted to do was see the statue of Christ the Redeemer and set foot on a famous beach like Copacabana or Ipanema. Therefore, I only booked four nights in Rio. After spending a week there and then returning f ... read more

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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