Rains leave 1,200 homeless and 300 displaced in Rio de Janeiro
The Civil Defense continues to monitor the weather conditions in the state heavy rains 1,200 people were homeless and 300...
January 11, 2022Topic
Cantagalo
Covid-19: Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state registers 100% ICU occupancy in 7 cities; capital at 93%
The City Hall of Teresópolis in the mountainous region is registering 100% occupancy in its hospital network, raising to 7...
August 18, 2021
Caminhos Aims to Distribute Soup to Rio’s Homeless this Saturday
In need of volunteers and ingredients' donations, the Caminhos Language Center initiative aims to deliver clothes and soup to at...
July 19, 2017
Casa Mosquito Set to Host The Rio Times 7-Year Anniversary Party
The Rio Times 7-Year Anniversary Party will be held on Saturday, May 7th, from 3PM to 10PM in Ipanema, and...
May 6, 2016
Rio’s Tiki Hostel in Cantagalo Combines Carioca and Kiwi Culture
New Zealand expatriate, Dale Smith, recently finished the Tiki Hostel, providing guests with stunning views of Ipanema and Copacabana.
May 3, 2016
Vigil to be Held in Rio de Janeiro for Syrian Refugees
Rio sees Syria, a vigil held in Rio de Janeiro to show solidarity for Syria’s refugees, will take place on...
September 12, 2015
Rio’s Cantagalo Favela Hosts its First Jazz Festival on June 6th
The Tiki Hostel will host the premiere edition of the Morro do Cantagalo Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 6th in...
May 31, 2015
New Hiking Trail Opened in Rio’s Pavão-Pavãozinho Community
The communities of Cantagalo and Pavão-Pavãozinho have restored a hiking trail along their hills in order to boost ecotourism in...
May 26, 2015
Real Estate Prices Fall in Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho
Pacified in December 2009, the Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho favela communities have seen real estate values spike and then plummet after a...
August 5, 2014