LATAM Airlines to Charge R$50 for Luggage Over 23 Kilos
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the announcement in December that Brazil no longer require...
March 7, 2017Section
Travel
Travel News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State has Six of the Best Beaches in Brazil
Once again the State of Rio de Janeiro is recognized for its beauties. Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, Angra dos...
March 7, 2017
Carnival Tourism Increases in the Interior of Rio de Janeiro State
The interior of Rio de Janeiro state, referred to as "fluminense", has seen cities attract more and more tourists during...
February 22, 2017
Escaping to Búzios, the Elite Beach Destination of Rio de Janeiro
If the city crowds of Rio ever feel too busy, there is an escape just over 100 miles north on...
February 18, 2017
Only 70 Percent of Rio Hotel Rooms Booked for Carnival 2017
In the midst of an economic crisis, the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (ABIH) reports that hotel chains in the city...
February 17, 2017
How to Bloco during Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2017
The famous blocos (street parties) may seem an enigma to a traveler new to Rio's Carnival festivities, but with over...
February 14, 2017
Tips for Traveling to Rio on a Budget During Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For years the city of Rio became increasingly expensive, between...
February 9, 2017
Rio’s Santa Teresa Bonde Operates with R$20 Tourist Tariff
Rio de Janeiro's bonde tram of Santa Teresa now has a new tourist ticket cost of R$20 per ride, and...
February 6, 2017
Rio Announces Carnival Sanitary Surveillance Program
As Carnival approaches the city will host hundreds of blocos and to help increase public safety, authorities have launched a...
February 4, 2017