Best of the 2013 Post-Carnival Blocos
Official Carnival dates may be over, but in Rio the atmosphere is still electric with another wave of blocos still...
February 12, 2013Topic
Leme
Leblon Beach Plans R$10 Million Clean-up
The city of Rio is investing R$10 million in efforts to clean up Leblon Beach as part of a wider...
January 8, 2013
Leme: Benefiting from Pacification
Sharing the long stretch of sand with Copacabana, and banked behind by mountains and favelas, there has not been much...
August 21, 2012
A Rainy Day at the Mall: Rio Sul Shopping
On in rainy weather, for those who enjoy a bit of retail therapy Rio’s super-sized mall, Rio Sul in Botafogo...
July 17, 2012
Plan to Clean Rio Beaches by 2014: Daily
Rio State government and the City Hall have announced that Ipanema will be the first beach to be cleaned-up as...
March 6, 2012
A Holiday Guide to the Beaches in Rio
Rio’s world renowned beaches offer a culture that remains as popular with the local residents as it is with the...
December 20, 2011
The Cost of Beachfront Views in Rio
Rio De Janeiro’s real estate values skyrocket for the coveted views of the long stretches of Zona Sul (South Zone)...
September 27, 2011
Leme: Rio de Janeiro’s Little Secret
Many come to Rio having never heard of Leme, but it shares the same beautiful beach as Copacabana and the...
September 20, 2011
Favela Hostels on the Rise
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A growing number of favela residents are discovering tourism as...
March 1, 2011