Copacabana Palace Hotel Renovation
The Copacabana Palace Hotel has remained one of Rio’s most iconic landmarks since it first opened its doors in 1923,...
October 16, 2012Section
Real Estate
Real Estate News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Dispute Highlights Interest in Vidigal Property
A conflict between expatriates over land ownership in Rio’s Vidigal favela community is headed for the courts, after residents at...
October 9, 2012
Jacarepaguá Water Improvement Works
Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games include water drainage projects to prevent future flooding and improve water quality in Jacarepaguá.
October 2, 2012
Complexo da Penha to Receive R$580 Million
Complexo da Penha in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) is set to receive investments worth R$580 million (US$290 million) under...
October 2, 2012
Rio Real Estate Remains a Good Investment
Frederic Cockenpot is the director of WhereInRio, a luxury property agency who pride themselves on their commitment to personal service...
September 25, 2012
Baixo Gávea: A Culture Hub in Rio
Baixo Gávea is an affluent Zona Sul neighborhood that rests neatly at the bottom of Gávea, bordering Jardim Botanico, Leblon...
September 18, 2012
Families Ordered to Leave Botanic Garden
The Brazilian Court of Audit (TCU) ruled last week that families living inside Rio's Jardim Botânico (Botanic Garden) have up...
September 11, 2012
Gamboa On the Rise in Rio
Gamboa is expected to benefit from significant investment aimed at turning the area into a new point of interest for...
September 11, 2012
First Metro Construction Site in Leblon: Daily
Workers have moved into the first construction site located in Leblon's Praça Sibélius, the first of eight that will be...
September 9, 2012