Rio Celebrates National Forró Day with Performances in Centro
Famous all over Brazil and abroad, the traditional music genre will be honored with ten hours of live music and...
December 12, 2017Topic
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Sana: An Oasis in Northern Rio de Janeiro State
Sana is a hidden natural paradise less than three hours away from the city of Rio de Janeiro, including stunning...
August 22, 2017
Rio Hosts Free Festa Junina Event on the Lagoa this Weekend
Until June 18th, Arraiá Lagoa Bier Fest gathers culinary stalls, live music and a forró competition at Parque dos Patins.
June 16, 2017
Celebrating the 2017 Festas Juninas in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro, one can find many options to experience Festa Junina with the locals, from the trendiest modern...
June 8, 2017
Rio’s Explorer Bar in Santa Teresa Opens Tonight
A new addition to Santa Teresa's bar scene will open its doors to the public on Thursday, December 1st, as...
December 1, 2016
Celebrating Festas Juninas 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
The June holidays known as Festas Juninas have arrived, and is celebrated in the name of three Catholic solemnities: Saint...
June 4, 2016
Rio Celebrates National Forró Day on Saturday, December 13th
The Northeastern Brazilian musical genre, forró, will be commemorated throughout Rio de Janerion on December 13th as the county celebrates...
December 13, 2014
A Trip Northeast to João Pessoa in Paraíba State
Visiting the capital city of Paraíba, Brazil is filled with beautiful sunsets, mid-ocean natural swimming pools and an old historic...
April 29, 2014
Forró, Rhythm from Northeast Brazil
Anyone who attended the Festas Juninas that started last month is likely familiar with the sounds of forró, the popular...
July 9, 2013