G.R.E.S. União da Ilha: Carnival 2013
Known for its innovative and playful Carnival themes, União da Ilha do Governado is the fourth school to parade at...
December 18, 2012Topic
Carnival
SAARA, The Centro Market in Rio
In Rio's Centro area though, the dSAARA market is a must-visit attraction for travelers looking for fabulous bargains among the...
December 18, 2012
Renting in Copacabana for New Years
Finding accommodation in Rio de Janeiro as the New Year and Carnival approach can be a frustrating exercise as hotels...
December 18, 2012
Salgueiro Samba School: Carnival 2013
Salgueiro has been announced to be the second Samba School to parade down the Sapucaí on Sunday, February 10th in...
December 4, 2012
Rio Starts Warming Up for Carnival 2013
As 2012 draws to a close, Rio begins to prepare for its biggest event on the calendar – the world...
November 20, 2012
2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony: Daily
The 2012 London Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday starts at 9PM (4PM in Rio) and ends with an eight...
August 12, 2012
Orquestra Voadora Flying Higher in Rio
From a 2008 Rio Carnival bloco, emerged a union of instrumental musicians operating by the name of ‘Orquestra Voadora,’ meaning...
July 24, 2012
Rio’s 2012 Carnival in Numbers: Daily
The city announced that this year’s Carnival generated estimated revenues of R$1.45 billion (approximately US$850 million) in Rio de Janeiro.
February 28, 2012
Unidos da Tijuca Wins 2012 Carnival: Daily
In a competition that was spectacularly contested, Zona Norte (North Zone) samba school, Unidos da Tijuca, has been named the...
February 23, 2012