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    Rio de Janeiro travel guide

    Everything you need to know before your trip to Rio

    Money, safety, parties, beaches, getting around, living in Rio and Portuguese. Practical guides written by locals, updated with real prices and dates.

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    Portuguese for Spanish Speakers: False Friends & Phrases

    “Embaraçada” isn't pregnant and “propina” is a bribe. Key false friends, survival phrases and where to learn Portuguese in Rio.

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