View over Copacabana

Fun in Rio

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December 8th 2012
Hi All Thought it best to send last update before favela visit tomorrow ;-). Last couple of days have been pretty full on - so much to see & do in Rio ! In summary have visited one of the modern wonders of the world (giant art deco Christ statue), browsed colourful Brazilian modern art, discovered lots of plants and a couple of lizards at Jardim Botanico and sweated lots (its 30+ at the mome ... 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