View of Rio from Corcovado

Rio Carnaval - Part one

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February 7th 2013
Rio Carnaval 2013 - Part one We start our trip with a week in Rio de Janeiro at the time of Carnaval, a immense festival of colour, music and general indulgence before the start of lent. Really a visit to Rio during Carnaval should come with a note of caution - if you value your sleep, are averse to large raucous crowds or are in anyway claustrophobic - Carnaval is not for you! We arrive in Rio la ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

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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