Copacabana

Caminhos Holds Brazilian Speed Dating Event in Rio on April 28th

Ipanema-based Caminhos language school will hold its yearly speed dating event at the end of April, offering the chance for...

April 11, 2017

New Pizzeria Brings a Taste of Naples to Rio’s Copacabana

Recently opening in centre of Rio’s south zone, Naples-inspired pizzeria Pizzateca is drawing a crowd with its purist Italian recreations...

March 10, 2017

Rio Officials Plan More Regulation for 2018 Carnival Blocos

Riotur, the government tourism body responsible for approving licenses for Carnival blocos, is already considering changes for next year to...

March 6, 2017

Rio Removes 61 Tons of Garbage After Weekend of Blocos

After more than one hundred blocos from this weekend's Pre-Carnival, Comlurb had its hands full to remove the 61 tons...

February 21, 2017

Iemanjá Day Celebrations Across Rio on Thursday, February 2nd

February 2nd marks the official day of Afrobrazilian goddess of the sea Iemanjá, and celebrations are taking place across the...

January 31, 2017

How to Spend 10 Days Traveling in Rio de Janeiro

Like a lot of places, ten days is not enough to experience all that Rio de Janeiro has to offer,...

January 7, 2017

Lack of Police Presence on Rio’s Beaches Causes Concern

An increase in petty crime and robberies along the beaches, and a lack of police presence, is raising concerns among...

January 6, 2017

A Guide to New Year’s Eve Traditions in Rio de Janeiro

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Rio de Janeiro from across Brazil to participate in New Year’s traditions.

December 30, 2016

Avoiding the Crowds in Style for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Rio

With over two million people expected to join the Ano Novo (New Year) celebrations referred to as Réveillon in Rio...

December 29, 2016