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Paraty- Let them eat cake

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February 17th 2015
Leaving behind the endless party of Rio, we arrived in the historic beachside town of Paraty for some welcome respite. With it's cobble stone streets, European lamp posts and slightly cooler climate, we quickly made ourselves at home. Our hostel was located literally on the beach, and provided us with quite possibly the best breakfast views and worst wifi connection in Brazil. Said hostel would al ... 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