Rio 2016 Will Shine a Light on Brazil, says Tourism Minister
In “O Caminho da Tocha” or the “Path of the Torch”, written by Henrique Eduardo Alves and published in Folha...
November 13, 2015Topic
Tourism
Butterfly House Re-Opens in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Norte
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), situated near Avenida Brasil in Zona Norte (North Zone), this week opened its doors to...
October 27, 2015
Brazilian Tourists Spending Almost 50 Percent Less Abroad
According to the Central Bank, money spent by Brazilian tourists on international trips fell by almost half in September.
October 26, 2015
Brazil Picks Up Prizes in the South American World Travel Awards
Last weekend (October 10th) the South American World Travel Awards ceremony took place in Bogotá, Colombia. An annual event, the...
October 16, 2015
Azul’s Air Pass Opens Up Brazil to Travelers from the U.S.
Azul, Brazil’s largest independent airline, is offering its customers travelling from America to Brazil a choice of two unlimited flight...
October 9, 2015
Paraty Em Foco Photography Festival Returns for Eleventh Edition
he eleventh edition of Paraty Em Foco (or Paraty in Focus), an international photography festival, begins tomorrow, September 23rd, and...
September 22, 2015
New Phase of Santa Teresa Bonde Construction to Start in Rio
The popular bonde (tram) that takes passengers from Rio de Janeiro's Centro to bohemian neighborhood Santa Teresa is set to...
August 31, 2015
Rio Carioquinha Brings Discounts on Sights for Residents in August
With the 'Carioquinha' program, naturals and residents of the city are encouraged to enjoy the city's sights as well and...
August 4, 2015
Santa Teresa Bonde to Start Running With Passengers
The widely missed bonde (tram) in Santa Teresa, suspended since 2011, will start first tests with passengers today (July 27th),...
July 27, 2015