Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park: best trails for visitors
Tijuca's beauty prompted Dom Pedro II to initiate an expropriation process in mid-19th century, in order to promote reforestation and...
August 5, 2021Topic
Corcovado
Rio’s International Harp Festival Returns this May
This May, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil will host around thirty-five musicians from twenty-two different countries playing over eighty...
May 2, 2019
Rio’s Security Services Increase Presence Around Tourist Landmarks
On Tuesday, January 15th, a major operation was undertaken by Rio’s security forces with the goal of bringing greater security...
January 16, 2019
Five Ways to Explore Rio de Janeiro by Bike
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While ‘winter’ in Rio can see locals throwing on boots...
June 26, 2018
Harp Music Festival Returns to Rio de Janeiro This Month
Until June 3rd, renowned international harpists will perform in some of Rio's coolest landmarks, like the Corcovado, Copacabana's Fortress and...
May 10, 2018
After 58 Hikers Robbed in Ten Days, Rio Closes Trail
In the last ten days 58 hikers have been robbed in Rio on the 3.8 kilometer trail that leads from...
July 7, 2017
Tips for Touring Rio de Janeiro During the 2016 Olympics
For the half a million visitors coming to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, there’s plenty of activities to do in...
July 29, 2016
Improvements to the Copacabana Corcovado Ticket Booth
Visitors to Corcovado to see Christ the Redeemer will now benefit from a new and improved ticket station in Copacabana....
January 8, 2016
Rio Carioquinha Brings Discounts on Sights for Residents in August
With the 'Carioquinha' program, naturals and residents of the city are encouraged to enjoy the city's sights as well and...
August 4, 2015