Rio de Janeiro Expects to Receive 1.1 Million Tourists for 2017 Carnival
The city of Rio de Janeiro expects to receive approximately 1.1 million tourists in this Carnival. This is an increase...
February 24, 2017Topic
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
MetrôRio Announces Special Carnival 2017 Schedule
During the five days of 2017 Carnival 2017, MetrôRio announced trains will run continuously from 5AM on Friday, February 24th...
February 13, 2017
Rio’s 2017 Pre-Carnival Blocos to Carry On All Weekend
Rio’s famous pre-Carnival blocos (street parties) erupt once again this weekend, two weeks ahead of the official beginning of the...
February 10, 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
Rock in Rio 2017 Announces Lady Gaga on Opening Night
The Rock in Rio organizers announced yesterday (February 6th) that pop superstar Lady Gaga will headline the opening night of...
February 7, 2017
Brazil’s Retailers to Lose R$10.5 Billion Due to 2017 Holidays
Additional labor, fiscal costs are likely to discourage store owners from opening up during holidays this year.
January 4, 2017
Brazil Minister of Education Calls for 7 Percent Budget Increase
Brazil Minister of Education Calls for 7 Percent. Expert brazil education analysis and reporting from The Rio Times. Latest brazil...
September 8, 2016
Brazil Announces 16 Films to Compete for Seat at 2017 Oscars
Sixteen film titles are in the running for Brazil's selection and submission to the 2017 Oscars, a number almost double...
September 6, 2016