Brazil; Rio de Janeiro

S. America: 5: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro; Salvador; Fortaleza

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February 21st 2017
Port 15: Tuesday 21st. & 22nd. February: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro: again we were up early to watch as we sailed into Rio de Janeiro and viewed "Christ the Redeemer" statue on the hill in the distance and so far away my camera would not focus clearly on it. Somehow we missed booking a tour to the statue so wondering what to do we decide to visit the new Aquarium within a short walking distance ... read more

South America » Brazil

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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