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New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
Written by Ernest White, December 2012
Second only to Carnival as Brazil’s biggest bash, New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro—called Reveillon—brings over two million people to Copacabana Beach to ring in the coming year with music, fireworks ...
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October Means Carnival in Limón
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, October 2011
While the heaviest rains of the season fall on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, keeping crowds small, prices low, and adventurous tourists a bit damp, the Caribbean Coast is gearing up for the ...
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Rio Carnival
Written by Carlos Stucky, Brazil, February 2012
I always wondered how Dionysus or Bacchus would feel if they ever had the chance to be in Rio during their season… I would guess, not disappointed!
Other than being considered the greatest show ...
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Rio de Janeiro Gears Up for the World’s Biggest Party
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2011
Have you been having an uncontrollable obsession for feathers, sequins, and sexy dance costumes just perfect for performing the samba , Brazil’s national dance? Don’t fight it—it’s Carnival time, ...
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Rock in Rio Comes Home
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2011
The biggest music festival in the world, Rock in Rio , Cidade do Rock is returning home. The past four incarnations of this mega festa have been held in Lisbon , Portugal and Madrid , Spain ...
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Spending Christmas in Santiago, Chile
Written by esmith, December 2012
As you might imagine, there is no giant ice-skating rink with a big Christmas tree in the middle in Santiago, Chile at Christmas time. It’s summertime here, and while you will find some sweaty, ...
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Tango World Championships in Argentina
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2011
With the turn of the 20th century, a new dance called the tango
swirled out of Rio de la Plata's teeming urban underclasses. It combined
Spanish, Italian, and French steps remembered by poor ...
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Tips for First-Time Visitors to Rio de Janeiro
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2012
While Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s favorite destinations for beach lovers, party people and culture lovers who like it hot, not everyone comes prepared to make the most of their visit. A ...
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Where to Spend Christmas in Brazil
Written by Ernest White, December 2012
Carnival and New Year’s Eve might be the biggest bashes in Brazil, but Christmas in South America’s largest country isn’t exactly a snooze-fest either. Brazil’s fabulous beaches beckon visitors ...
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