Copacabana, the Olympic Effect in Rio
In 2016 when the Copacabana Zone hosts many of the Olympics’ most popular events, the neighborhood is likely to draw...
June 4, 2013Topic
Beach
Visiting Top Hostels in Salvador
To keep up with the growing multitude of backpackers in Salvador, the city has seen an impressive increase in the...
May 14, 2013
Futevôlei (Footvolley) World Cup in Rio
This weekend, March 9th – 10th, the third edition of the Futevôlei (Footvolley) World Cup will be held in Copacabana...
March 5, 2013
Discover the Best Beach Barracas in Rio
The beaches of Rio are a huge draw to the Cidade Maravilhosa and they offer plenty of amenities at any...
January 29, 2013
Leblon Beach Plans R$10 Million Clean-up
The city of Rio is investing R$10 million in efforts to clean up Leblon Beach as part of a wider...
January 8, 2013
Record Numbers for New Year 2013: Daily
The popularity of Rio’s New Year’s Eve celebrations continued to grow this year with an estimated 2.3 million people gathering...
January 1, 2013
Yesterday Hottest Since 1915 in Rio: Daily
Yesterday was hottest day since 1915 according to Climatempo Institute, with a thermal sensation of 47°C in the air.
December 27, 2012
Hotel to Build on Nature Reserve in Barra
The Hyatt Hotels Corporation is currently in the process of developing 45,000 square meters of Avenida Lucio Costa at the...
December 4, 2012
Ilha Grande Faces Privatization Plans
Government plans to privatize nineteen beaches on Brazil’s Ilha Grande have sparked indignation among residents living on the tropical island.
November 20, 2012