Freixo Holds Final Rally Before Oct. 30 Rio Mayoral Election
Despite latest poll numbers showing the evangelical senator, Crivella, holding a substantial lead over the former history teacher, Freixo tells...
October 27, 2016Topic
Arcos da Lapa
Lapalê Literature and Culture Festival Returns to Lapa
The Lapalê literature and culture festival will return to Praça dos Arcos in Rio de Janeiro on May 7th and...
May 6, 2016
Urban Art Fair Returns to Rio in Lapa on December 7th
Packed with vendors and varied live entertainment, the second editon of the FAU021, the Feira de Arte Urbana returns to...
December 7, 2014
Rock and Roll at Lapa Irish Pub in Rio
The Lapa Irish Pub has added new focus to their rock ‘n’ roll lineup; with bands playing live every Thursday,...
August 6, 2013
Carnival 2013 Blocos Begin in Rio: Daily
Bloco festivities begin in front of Lapa's Fundição Progresso on Sunday, January, 13th with three blocos, Toque Tambor, Céu Na...
January 13, 2013
Santa Teresa Bonde Accident Kills 5 in Rio: Daily
An accident with the bonde (streetcar trolley) in Santa Teresa took the life of five people and left 57 passengers...
August 28, 2011
French Tourist Falls to His Death From Bonde
Twenty-four-year-old French tourist falls to his death from the Bonde street car as it passed over the Arcos da Lapa.
June 28, 2011
Safety First
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It was very sad news to see a young French tourist fall from the...
June 28, 2011