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Brazil

Bird Park, Iguassu. Photo by Freyja Ellis
Bird Park, Iguassu. Photo by Freyja Ellis
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By Christopher Minster

 

Brazil is a land of contrasts. Here you will find great wealth and grinding poverty, beautiful beaches and filthy waterways fouled by industrial pollution, honest, open people and some of the most crooked politicians in Latin America. In a country where many of the national heroes are of African heritage – entertainers such as Gilberto Gil or soccer players such as Péle or Ronaldinho – racism is still a huge social problem. The favelas, or slums, of Rio and São Paulo are among the most dangerous in the world. It is as rich in natural resources as any country in the world, yet it cannot seem to escape its status as an underdeveloped nation. “Brazil is the country of tomorrow,” an Argentine friend of mine once told me. “And it always will be.”

 

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Carnival in Brazil

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Top Rated Hotels

King George

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Pousada da Saude

Come discover the old capital of colonial Brazil with its unique preserved baroque architecture. The city is ...


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35 - 140

Gaia Apartments

The Gaia Inn holiday resort is situated on a small hill approximately 500 m. from the center of Pipa and the bea...


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40$ - 60$

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Carioca da Gema

From the many bars and restaurants that Lapa has to offer, Carioca da Gema is the authentic heart and soul of Ca...


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Porcao

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


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Doce Delicia

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


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Terra Brazil

Tour operator located in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. Tailor-made itineraries, customized travel and personalized ...


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Pirarucu Turismo

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Samba Schools

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