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Rio de Janeiro

View of Rio from Christ The Redeemer. Photo by Freyja Ellis
View of Rio from Christ The Redeemer. Photo by Freyja Ellis
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By Christopher Minster

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Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most famous cities.  Established around 1560, it was initially the site of fierce battles between France and Portugal for control of the region.  It benefited from the mineral boom in Minas Gerais, as all of the gold, silver and gems had to pass through Rio on their way to Europe.  The city boomed, and became the colonial capital in 1763.  In 1808, the king of Portugal and his court were forced to flee Napoleon’s troops and established the capital of the Portuguese Empire in Rio.  This arrangement lasted until 1821, when the court returned to Portugal.

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Sugarloaf Mountain

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Christ the Redeemer

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Biking in Vargem Grande

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Top Rated Hotels

King George

A popular hostel with Israeli backpackers, the King George Hostel is located a few blocks from the famous Copacabana beach. ...


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about 13 dollars

Ipanema Beach House

Ipanema Beach House is a friendly, social hostel located in the heart of Ipanema, only a few blocks from the ...


100% - 1 ratings

Piratas de Ipanema

Situated only a five-minute walk from both Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Piratas de Ipanema is one of the cheapest, most ...


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$10.50 - $19

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Carioca da Gema

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Porcao

Come hungry. Porcao is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steak house, otherwise known as a churrascaria. Waiters bring a barrage of pork, ...


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Doce Delicia

Whether you want a simple breakfast, innovative salad or mushroom tortellini, this café has it all. Its gourmet flair jacks ...


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