Praia Do Forte

Praia Do Forte

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March 6th 2007
We have been relaxing in Praia Do Forte for a couple of days now, and are flying to Iguaçu Falls in the morning. This place is a bit of a tourist trap, so we bought right into it and enjoyed being tourists rather than backpackers for a couple of days. Nice beach, nice restaurants, nice hotels, that’s about it though. None the less, the break was much needed, and all of our clothes are clean ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia

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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