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Beauty and the Beast - Two Sides of Rio

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February 19th 2007
According to the Cariocas (as Rio's residents are known), God didnt rest on the seventh day, he made Rio! And you can see where they're coming from - Rio is, without doubt, the most beautiful city I've ever visited. It's home to some of the most iconic sights in the world, from the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, to the towering Cristo Redentor statue, Sugar Loaf mountain, and the infamous fave ... read more

South America » Brazil » 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