Rio to Host 111 Blocos this Weekend as Carnival Approaches
Hundreds of thousands will take to the streets of Rio this weekend to bring the 2015 Carnival season to near-full...
February 7, 2015Topic
Carnival
Imperatriz Samba School Prepared for Rio’s 2015 Carnival
The Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school will parade fifth on the second day of Grupo Especial...
February 3, 2015
Hotels and Hostels Are Booking Fast for Carnival 2015 in Rio
The Brazilian Hotel Industry Association in Rio de Janeiro (ABIH-RJ) has announced that 60.76 percent of all hotel beds in...
January 27, 2015
Portela Samba School Prepared for Rio’s 2015 Carnival
One of the most traditional samba schools, the Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Portela is getting ready to parade down...
January 19, 2015
Tips for Finding Vacation Rentals in Rio: Sponsored
Vacation rentals in Rio are a great option for those that are looking for better value and more privacy than...
November 8, 2014
Carnival 2014 Champions Parade at the Sambódromo
This year’s champions Unidos da Tijuca closed the Carnival parade with their tribute to legendary Brazilian race car driver, Ayrton...
March 11, 2014
Comlurb President Says Sticking to its Crisis Manual: Daily
Comlurb is referring to its “crisis manual” to accelerate the emergency garbage collection in areas most affected by the street...
March 7, 2014
Rio Trash Workers Stay on Strike Through Carnival
Trash piled up across Rio as the garbage worker strike continued through the four-day Carnival weekend.
March 4, 2014
Businesses in Rio Experience Slower Carnival in 2014
Although official predictions by Rio de Janeiro show an increase in revenue for Carnival 2014, many local businesses feel a...
March 4, 2014