CARNAVAL!

BBBIIIIIIIGGG Party!!!

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February 21st 2007
The last few days have been non-stop partying as we joined the people of Salvador in celebrating the biggest party in the world - CARNAVAL! Contrary to popular belief, Salvador (and not Rio de Janeiro) is the place to be for Brazil's carnaval. Rio's carnaval is very much a spectator sport - only tourists and rich Brazilians who can afford the expensive tickets "partake" in the party by watching ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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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