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Mucangue Island

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    • Day 43

      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (part one)

      February 15, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F

      Wow! Three full days in Rio! We are always given little talks about always being aware onshore for pickpockets and petty crime, but the warnings for Rio were downright intense. Apparently, Rio has a reputation for robbery crimes-we have gone in with nothing-no jewelry, watches, bags, etc.
      We took a 5 hour walking tour our first morning and we had 2 bodyguards for 12 of us. Enough of that.
      We learned some fascinating history and heard about some of the problems that are prevalent present day, specifically, the cost of living being far too high for wages that can be earned. There are myriad issues that come from this, including the ever-growing “favelas” and drug and gang activity. Sounds like some bad politicians.
      We located a guide that took us out to a couple of clubs this evening. It was interesting in that getting there in his car, we saw no one walking around, yet the actual area where the clubs were, were teeming with people. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving so people take a taxi to where they are partying, then take a taxi back out.
      We visited 2 clubs with live music, drank caipirinhas and yes, danced the samba. It was definitely an experience and we got a real taste of night life in Rio.
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Ilha Mocanguê Grande, Ilha Mocangue Grande, Mucangue Island, Ilha do Mocanguê Grande

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