Carnival Blocos Shift From Zona Sul
While more sixteen percent more blocos were licensed this year, no more were licensed in Zona Sul (South Zone) but...
February 5, 2013Topic
Copacabana
Celebrate Carnival With Gilson Martins
Gilson Martins, responsible for a chic collection of bags, purses and accessories that feature iconic Rio images, presents a new...
January 29, 2013
Discover the Best Beach Barracas in Rio
The beaches of Rio are a huge draw to the Cidade Maravilhosa and they offer plenty of amenities at any...
January 29, 2013
Record Numbers for New Year 2013: Daily
The popularity of Rio’s New Year’s Eve celebrations continued to grow this year with an estimated 2.3 million people gathering...
January 1, 2013
Rio Hostel Hit by Armed Robbery: Daily
Four men have led an armed robbery on a hostel in Copacabana, Zona Sul (South Zone), stealing money and property...
January 1, 2013
New Year’s 2013 on Copacabana Beach
With the New Year fast approaching the Copacabana district is engaged in final preparations for the upcoming festivities.
December 25, 2012
More Options in Rio for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve, or Réveillon, is easily Rio’s second most popular holiday after Carnival with many celebrations taking place throughout...
December 25, 2012
Rio’s 2013 New Years Line Up Announced
The Rio Tourism Board (Riotur) has announced the main line-up for the New Year’s celebrations on Copacabana Beach on Friday,...
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