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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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Christ the Redeemer

Built in 1931 and situated at the top of the Corcovado peak, the pristine, looming statue of Christ th...

Sugarloaf Mountain

Rising to 1,300 feet, Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) is the best and most famous spot to take i...

Top Rated Hotels

King George

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


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about 13 dollars

Nega Maluca Guesthouse

Located in the beautiful Pelourinho neighborhood of lively Salvador, Brazil, the Nega Maluca Guesthouse is sure ...


100% - 1 ratings
about $10 for a dorm during low season - about $30 for a double room during high season

Lemon Spirit Hostel

Located one block from the beautiful Leblon Beach and within walking distance of bars and restaurants, the Lemon...


100% - 1 ratings
$20 for a dorm room - $70 for a private double with bathroom

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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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Terra Brazil

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Samba Schools

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