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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

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February 16th 2015
We got to Rio by bus from Angra dos Reis. We rented a one bedroom apartment from Where In a Rio, www.whereinrio.com. Jasper Veelentors was the person who helped us, he can be contacted at jasper@whereinrio.com. Where in Rio rents apartments and villas. Our apartment normally rents for around $150.00 per day but is more expensive during Carnival. You can find cheaper hotels and hostels but it is be ... 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