Renting in Copacabana for New Years
Finding accommodation in Rio de Janeiro as the New Year and Carnival approach can be a frustrating exercise as hotels...
December 18, 2012Topic
Real Estate
Flamengo, No Longer on the Fringe
Flamengo is often overlooked or under-appreciated, continually trumped by the sibling Zona Sul (South Zone) neighborhoods like Copacabana or Ipanema.
December 4, 2012
Holiday Rentals in Rio: Around the Lagoa
The holiday season is a busy time for Rio, it falls in the heart of the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, with...
November 20, 2012
New Owners for Mab’s on Copacabana Beach
For over forty years the original Mab’s Restaurant was in full operation and running successfully. Times changed, as did the...
November 13, 2012
Botafogo: the New Soul of Zona Sul
While perhaps not as well known as nearby Copacabana, Botafogo is quintessentially Carioca, boasting many of the most famous characteristics...
November 6, 2012
Copacabana and the Olympic Limelight
With the London Olympics over, it is now Rio’s time in the global limelight, and much of the focus will...
October 23, 2012
Dispute Highlights Interest in Vidigal Property
A conflict between expatriates over land ownership in Rio’s Vidigal favela community is headed for the courts, after residents at...
October 9, 2012
Complexo da Penha to Receive R$580 Million
Complexo da Penha in Rio’s Zona Norte (North Zone) is set to receive investments worth R$580 million (US$290 million) under...
October 2, 2012
Rio Real Estate Remains a Good Investment
Frederic Cockenpot is the director of WhereInRio, a luxury property agency who pride themselves on their commitment to personal service...
September 25, 2012