Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Sunday, March 29, 2026
Welcome to your Rio de Janeiro daily guide for Sunday, March 29, 2026. The ExpoRio Turismo 2026 closes tonight — last chance to experience all 92 municipalities, the boulevard gastronômico, and the Vivências do Rio sensory space. Mumuzinho headlines the final main stage show at 19h. At the MAR, No Martins: Sortilégios de desvio opened yesterday and is now on view alongside the 36th Bienal de São Paulo and Guilhermina Augusti. At the CCBB, Vetores-Vertentes: Fotógrafas do Pará enters its final day tomorrow — this is the penultimate chance to see it. The MAM continues Daniel Buren’s Voile/Toile sails in Parque do Flamengo, free. Markets are closed today; Friday’s close: Ibovespa 181,557 (−0.64%), dollar R$5.24, weekly gain +3.03%.
This is part of The Rio Times’ daily Rio de Janeiro daily guide coverage for expats and the international community.
01Weather & What to WearFORECAST
Sunday at 28°C with only 15% rain — good conditions for the ExpoRio closing day at Lagoon. Monday holds at 28°C for the Vetores-Vertentes final visit. Tuesday drops to 26°C with 50% rain as the weather shifts. Wednesday warms back to 29°C for the Brasileirão return.
02Day at a GlanceSNAPSHOT
Sunday is closing day at Lagoon. The ExpoRio does not return — after tonight, the 92-municipality showcase, the gastronomy boulevard, and the free concert series are gone. Arrive early (10h) for the food stalls and regional exhibits before the Mumuzinho crowds gather from 18h.
Live Market IntelligenceBrazil — Live Market Board
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Brazil — Live Market Board
-0.53%
186,436.74
-0.53%
64,456.59
+1.45%
11,442.73
+0.14%
2,962,583
-1.17%
2,605.99
+0.67%
60,625.42
-0.97%
| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 186,436.74 | -0.53% | +21.85% | 187,422.92 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
03What to See & DoCULTURE
Events
Key Facts
—Mumuzinho. headlines the closing concert at 19h (shows area opens 18h). Free entry. This is a Sunday — doors open at 10h, three hours earlier than weekday start times.
— Av. Borges de Medeiros 1424, Lagoa. Sun 29: 10h–23h.
Museums & Exhibitions
Key Facts
—No Martins: Sortilégios de desvio. opened yesterday — the first institutional solo for the painter of Black Brazilian life. Now on view alongside the 36th Bienal de São Paulo itinerance (19 artists) and Guilhermina Augusti‘s first institutional solo. Three exhibitions at the MAR. R$20/R$10 today (free Tuesdays and Saturdays in March).
— Praça Mauá 5, Centro. Sun 11h–18h (last entry 17h). Metrô: Uruguaiana → VLT Parada dos Museus.
Key Facts
—Vetores-Vertentes: Fotógrafas do Pará. closes tomorrow (Monday). Today is the penultimate day — 160 works by 11 Amazonian women photographers. If you have not yet visited, today is more comfortable than tomorrow’s closing-day crowds. Viva Mauricio (immersive Turma da Mônica, ground floor, free) continues through April 13.
— R. Primeiro de Março 66, Centro. Wed–Mon 9h–20h. Free. Closed Tuesdays. Metrô: Uruguaiana → VLT Parada dos Museus.
Key Facts
— Eleven vertical-striped Optimist sails hung in finishing order — the French artist’s first Brazilian presentation. Through April 12. The sculpture garden and permanent collection are also open. Free admission.
— Av. Infante Dom Henrique 85, Parque do Flamengo. Sun 10h–18h. Free. Metrô: Cinelândia or Largo do Machado.
04Getting AroundTRANSPORT
Key Facts
—For ExpoRio at Lagoon. No rodízio on Sundays. Metrô Line 1 to Jardim de Alah or taxi/rideshare to the Lagoon complex. The venue fills from 17h onward for Mumuzinho — arrive before 16h for a comfortable experience of the food stalls and exhibits.
—MAR + CCBB morning route. Both museums open at 9h (CCBB) and 11h (MAR) in Centro. VLT Parada dos Museus connects them in five minutes. Visit the CCBB Vetores-Vertentes first (9h), then walk to the MAR (11h) for No Martins, then head to Lagoon for ExpoRio from 14h.
05Where to EatFOOD
Key Facts
—At ExpoRio. Last chance for the boulevard gastronômico — regional producers from all 12 tourist regions of Rio state. The Lagoa waterfront setting at sunset is the best food experience of the month. Arrive hungry.
—Centro lunch. Between the CCBB and MAR morning visits, Travessa do Comércio and Rua do Ouvidor have botequins open on Sundays, though with reduced hours. The MAR café serves light meals.
06Practical InfoESSENTIALS
Key Facts
—Diesel subsidy MP. The government is expected to issue the medida provisória formalising the diesel price subsidy on Monday or Tuesday. This follows the Finance Ministry’s confirmation on Friday. Watch for pump-price adjustments in the coming weeks.
—Semana Santa ahead. Sexta-feira Santa (April 3) is a public holiday. Markets and B3 closed. Plan any trading or banking for earlier in the week. The MAR, MAM, and CCBB maintain normal hours on Good Friday.
07Community & LifestyleEXPAT LIFE
Key Facts
—Sunday full-day route. CCBB Vetores-Vertentes (9h) → MAR No Martins + Bienal (11h) → taxi to Lagoon → ExpoRio gastronomy + regional exhibits (14h) → Mumuzinho at 19h. Three museums and a free concert — the biggest single-day cultural programme of the month.
—Tomorrow is the last call. Vetores-Vertentes closes Monday. If you cannot make it today, Monday (9h–20h) is the absolute final chance for 160 works by Amazonian women photographers at the CCBB. Free admission.
08Game DaySPORT
Key Facts
— No Brasileirão fixtures today. Round 9 returns Wednesday, April 1 with Thursday fixtures on April 2. Palmeiras and São Paulo lead the table on 16 points. Full standings at The Rio Times sports coverage.
09Business & MarketsFINANCE
Friday close (markets closed today): Ibovespa −0.64% to 181,557 — a second consecutive decline, but the week ended +3.03%. Petrobras hit a record R$673 billion market cap (ON +1.74%, PN +2.89%). Banks fell: BTG −3.03%, BB −1.73%. Braskem crashed −10.84% on weak earnings. Dollar eased 0.28% to R$5.24. Unemployment rose to 5.8%. VIX breached 30 as the Iran war completed its first month.
Week ahead: Selic at 14.75%. IPCA-15 12-month at 3.90%. Government diesel subsidy MP expected Mon–Tue. Focus year-end: Selic 12.25%, dollar R$5.50. Next Copom: April 28–29. For full analysis, see Friday’s Brazil Morning Call.
10Plan AheadCOMING UP
Mon Mar 30: Final day of Vetores-Vertentes: Fotógrafas do Pará at the CCBB (9h–20h, free). 28°C, 20% rain.
Tue Mar 31: MAR free Tuesday 11h–18h. Diesel subsidy MP expected. Markets open. 26°C, 50% rain.
Apr 1–2: Brasileirão Round 9 returns (Wednesday/Thursday fixtures).
Apr 3: Sexta-feira Santa — public holiday. Markets and B3 closed.
Apr 12: Daniel Buren Voile/Toile closes at the MAM. Apr 13: Viva Mauricio closes at the CCBB.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — your Rio de Janeiro daily guide — Sunday, March 29, 2026. Published for residents and visitors. All times in Brasília time (BRT, UTC-3). Weather: open-source API. Culture: MAR, MAM Rio, CCBB, Riotur, Setur-RJ. Markets: B3, Banco Central. Sport: CBF.
Related coverage: Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Saturday, March 28 | São Paulo Daily Brief — Saturday, March 28 | Brazil’s Morning Call
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