Copacabana: Getting a Facelift
Copacabana, perhaps the most famous of all of Rio’s beach-side neighborhoods, is undergoing a metamorphosis in anticipation of the Olympic...
July 19, 2011Topic
Real Estate
Tijuca: Traditional Carioca Living
For those seeking a traditional neighborhood in Rio with similar comforts and amenities of Zona Sul (South Zone), Tijuca is...
July 19, 2011
How Much is Too Much?
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This week we published a story about Copacabana, and in some cases rental costs...
July 19, 2011
The Big Real
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This last week the U.S. dollar sank against the Brazilian real to its lowest...
July 5, 2011
Batista Unveils Plans for New Hotel in Flamengo
Eike Batista’s real estate company, REX, plans to renovate building into a five star hotel overlooking Flamengo Beach.
June 28, 2011
Finding a Lawyer in Rio de Janeiro
Finding a good lawyer is always a difficult task and in Brazil it is made more difficult by the proliferation...
June 21, 2011
Humaitá: A Fringe With Bohemian Soul
Humaitá is a small, residential neighborhood full of charm, and just roughly one square kilometer in size.
May 24, 2011
Home Renovation Projects in Rio de Janeiro
When starting a renovation project in Rio remember to always hire reliable, competent builders, over budget and above all, keep...
May 17, 2011
Jardim Botanico: Lush, Green and Secluded
Perfectly located between Ipanema, Leblon and Lagoa with Gavea to the east, the neighborhood of Jardim Botanico lies quiet and...
May 10, 2011