The statue of Christ the Redeemer is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, and a trip to the top of the hill to visit it was a definite on our to-do list while in the city.

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"So, do you guys want to spend the weekend with my family in Macaé?" Washington asked. "Sure," we replied, despite having no idea where Macaé might be or why anyone would go there. But the chance to spend a weekend hanging out with Brazilians on their home turf wasn't one...

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It does not see too long along when on the road from Iguasu Falls to Rio de Janeiro I had a few days to kill before Carnavale was kicking off in Rio and was keen to hit a few of the southern Brazilian beach towns for some chill out...

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