Tips for Visiting Rio’s Centro in the Afternoon and Evening
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s ‘Centro’ (city center) is packed with history and life,...
September 25, 2018Topic
Praça XV
Urban Legends Walking Tour Offers Historic Terror Tales
A new walking tour passing through the city offers historic horror stories and urban legends from the Cidade Maravilhosa, with...
March 14, 2017
Rio de Janeiro City Hall Postpones Fee on New VLT Line
Government officials announce that the second line of the VLT, which was unveiled last Monday, February 6th, will remain free...
February 14, 2017
Monument of First Photo Taken in South America Opens in Rio
In Rio de Janeiro's historic Praça XV officials have inaugurated a new monument which pays tribute to the first photograph...
September 12, 2016
Historic Images of Rio Exhibit Opens in Paço Imperial
Paço Imperial will host the O Paço, a praça e o morro (The palace, the square, and the hill) exhibition...
June 27, 2016
Carnival 2015 Blocos Kick Off in Rio This Weekend
While the official start of Carnival is over six weeks away, the bloco street parties are underway in Rio de...
January 3, 2015
Rio’s Light Vehicle on Tracks (VLT) Project in Progress
Work on the Rio VLT lines continues as part of ongoing infrastructure changes in Rio de Janeiro in preparation for...
September 23, 2014
Discovering the Monuments in Rio’s Centro
For visitors, Centro is often forgotten as a sightseeing destination, but some intriguing monuments can make the area a fun...
April 1, 2014
Museum of Image and Sound Setbacks
The Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) is set to move to Copacabana Beach, but construction setbacks and rising project...
July 24, 2012