Safety First
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It was very sad news to see a young French tourist fall from the...
June 28, 2011Topic
Santa Teresa
The Rejuvenation and Restoration of Lapa
The face of Lapa is set to change as various renovation projects begin to slowly transform the area and breathe...
June 21, 2011
The Changing Face of Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is going through dramatic rejuvenation as new restaurants and cafés pop-up, is enjoying perhaps unprecedented levels of popularity.
June 14, 2011
Exploring Historic Lapa
By Fiona Hurrell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As one of the City’s oldest, most renowned and exotic...
May 3, 2011The Magical Steps of Lapa
By Candy Pilar Godoy, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Nestled between Santa Teresa and Cinelândia is the neighborhood...
April 19, 2011
Urban Pousadas in Brazil
By Alison McGowan Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While many people come to Brazil for the sun and...
April 5, 2011
Santa Teresa Expects Property Boom
By Felicia Bryson, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Just a couple of weeks after Brazilian security forces took...
February 22, 2011
Rio’s Best Bars for Summer 2011
By Tim Anderson, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Cidade Maravilhosa is full of places to get a...
February 15, 2011
Police Take Favelas in Santa Teresa
By Patricia Maresch, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday night at 10PM Rio's Governor Sergio Cabral tweeted:...
February 8, 2011