Bossa Nova Exhibition Comes to Rio’s Espaço Cultural BNDES
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From Wednesday, July 18th to Thursday, September 6th, the ‘Espaço...
July 16, 2018Topic
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Exploring the Five Best Cachaçarias in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For most foreigners, cachaça is the primary ingredient in that...
June 19, 2018
Miguel Pereira: Enjoying the Best Weather in Rio’s Mountain Range
Known as the city with the third best climate in the world, Miguel Pereira, only two hours away from Rio,...
April 9, 2018
Conservatória: the Land of Serenades in Rio’s Coffee Valley
A vintage style movie theater screening American musicals from the 1950s, opulent coffee farms, and live music on the streets...
April 2, 2018
Brazil Cuts Interest Rate to 6.75 Percent, Lowest in History
Copom says however if much-needed reforms are not approved soon the reductions will stop in March.
February 8, 2018
Vassouras: History and Tradition in Rio’s “Little Princess of Coffee”
At one point Rio’s countryside played a major role in Brazil’s economy, and Vassouras is the best example for that:...
September 29, 2017
New Rio Bar Brings the Full Cachaça Experience to Lapa
Newly-opened bar Cachaça Social Club, in the heart of Rio’s nightlife area, is bringing cachaça’s history and culture to the...
April 13, 2017
Slavery Museum Faces Closure for Lack of Funding in Rio
The Instituto Pretos Novos, Rio’s slave cemetery and free slavery museum, may close this week due to a lack of...
March 30, 2017
Rio’s New Immigration Museum Opens in São Gonçalo
Just a short drive out of the city, is the “Brazilian Ellis Island,” Rio’s recently opened interactive Immigration Museum, located...
November 25, 2016