Learn to Cook Indian Food in Rio with Rashmy Naik
Curry lovers and Asian-spice enthusiasts in Rio can learn how to cook authentic Indian with Rashmy Naik and her social...
August 19, 2014Topic
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Gringos Buy & Sell Facebook Group in Rio
With over 2,000 members, the Gringo Buy & Sell group page has become an important solution for those English speakers...
March 18, 2014
Manguinhos Favela Launches Newspaper
By George Powell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Young people from the community of Manguinhos in Rio's Zona...
November 19, 2013
Rocinha: Two Years After Pacification
Rocinha, in Zona Sul (South Zone), is widely considered Brazil’s largest favela community, and is certainly the most renowned, has...
August 27, 2013
Rio DJ MixUP @ Mekong Tonight: Daily
The Rio Times presents The Rio DJ Mixup, a one of a kind mixer from 7PM to 11PM at Mekong...
May 9, 2013
UPP Officers Face Attacks in Rio Favelas
An attack on two UPP (Police Pacification Unit) officers in the Morro São João favela of Engenho Novo is the...
April 2, 2013
Providência Gondola Controversy Grows
The new cable car, or ‘Teleférico’, which is planned for Rio’s Morro da Providência favela community, is now set to...
February 19, 2013
Celebrities Visit Favelas During Carnival
A number of celebrities visiting Brazil for the country’s famous Carnival celebrations have taken time out from the festivities to...
February 12, 2013
Favelas in Rio are Drawing More Tourists
Roughly half the tourists that travel to Rio de Janeiro plan on visiting one of the city’s favelas, according to...
January 29, 2013