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RIO DE JANEIRO - WOW

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January 26th 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This was to be a one of the highlights of our trip and it did not disappoint. WOW from the moment we opened the curtains as we entered the harbour to Rio de Janeiro till we returned to the ship at just after nine at night was a day to remember. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful harbour cities in the world , its rich backdrop of mountains, sandy beaches, lu ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Barra da Tijuca

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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