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, 2016Topic
History
Rio Debuts Olympic City Virtual Reality Museum in Zona Norte
The new Olympic City Museum, next to the Olympic Stadium in Zona Norte, offers guests numerous interactive digital experiences
July 12, 2016
VLT Construction Discovers Antique Pavement in Rio’s Centro
The construction of Rio’s latest transportation infrastructure, the VLT (Light Vehicle on Tracks) in Avenida Rio Branco, one of the...
January 8, 2015
São Januário: Rio’s Historical Football Stadium
Built on an area of 56,000 square meters, São Januário houses the stadium, two gymnasiums, and an aquatic park with...
February 18, 2014
Salvador Museums Open on Monday: 10 Venues and Hours
Most Salvador museums close on Mondays, but 10 stay open, from Casa de Jorge Amado to MAFRO. Opening hours and...
September 10, 2013
German Bauernfest in Petrópolis: Daily
The Bauernfest, known as the celebration of the German roots of Petrópolis, will see its final weekend on July 6th...
July 6, 2013
Social Media Energizes the Brazil Protests
The inside view of the ongoing Brazilian protest through photos and videos submitted by The Rio Times readers.
June 25, 2013
The Architectural Wonders of Salvador
Salvador, one of the oldest cities in Brazil and home to impressive colonial and baroque styles.
June 18, 2013
Cais do Valongo, Rio’s African Heritage
The Historical Circuit of African Heritage opened Cais do Valongo (Valongo Quays), where roughly one million slaves are thought to...
August 14, 2012