Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis

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Arriving in Rio de Janeiro was really quite exciting. Even on the bus towards the hostel I could see golden beaches, the distant Christ the Redeemer statue as well as Sugarloaf Mountain. And despite high expectations of the city, Rio didn’t disappoint. Its setting is absolutely stunning, with spectacular beaches giving on to a mountainous backdrop. The city centre itself is rather nondescrip... Read Full Entry

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