How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2019 Carnival
The Cidade Maravilhosa is gearing up for the most important date in its calendar, its world-famous Carnival.
February 19, 2019Section
Travel
Travel News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Experiencing Some of the Best Summer Beach Activities in Rio
The beach, for many, is the centerpoint of city life in Rio de Janeiro, with locals and tourists alike spending...
February 12, 2019
Buying and Borrowing English-Language Books in Rio de Janeiro
While Rio de Janeiro has a rich literary tradition, with figures such as Clarice Lispector, Nelson Rodrigues, and Carlos Drummond...
February 5, 2019
Exploring the Kiosks of Rio de Janeiro’s Beaches
Somewhere between the restaurants and bars on the streets and the food and drink-sellers on the sand lie the ‘quiosques’...
January 18, 2019Six Health Tips for Foreigners Visiting Rio de Janeiro
Summer time has arrived in Rio de Janeiro and millions of people are heading to the city for sunshine, parties...
January 7, 2019A Guide to Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro this Holiday Season
Rio de Janeiro is known for spectacles such as Carnival, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer. However, while these...
December 21, 2018
Celebrating Christmas in Rio’s Imperial City of Petrópolis
The city of Petrópolis is currently in the middle of its annual ‘Natal Imperial’ (Imperial Christmas) celebrations. And at under...
December 18, 2018
Visiting Five Great Locations to Watch the Sunset in Rio de Janeiro
With some of the most amazing landscapes on earth, Rio de Janeiro offers amazing places to watch the sunset.
December 14, 2018Something for Everyone in Barra da Tijuca While Visiting Rio
With summer here and an increase in seasonal tourism, the Zona Oeste (West Zone) neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca is...
December 7, 2018