Rio’s Cristo Redentor Voted Top Landmark in Brazil in 2015
The famous Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue on top of Corcovado mountain, which overlooks the entire city of Rio...
June 3, 2015Topic
Tourism
New Hiking Trail Opened in Rio’s Pavão-Pavãozinho Community
The communities of Cantagalo and Pavão-Pavãozinho have restored a hiking trail along their hills in order to boost ecotourism in...
May 26, 2015
Henrique Eduardo Alves Confirmed as New Brazil Minister of Tourism
Brazilian President Rousseff announced Tuesday, April 15th, that Henrique Eduardo Alves will be the new Minister of Tourism.
April 17, 2015
Long Easter Weekend in Brazil to Bring R$3.68B in Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism reported that the country should generate R$3.68 billion during Semana Santa in Brazil.
April 3, 2015
Rio to Reach Hotel Bed Capacity Needed for Olympics
With progress in the construction of new hotels, the city of Rio de Janeiro will reach the critical number of...
March 11, 2015
Five Alternative Things to Do in Rio During Carnival: Sponsored
Rio de Janeiro may shut down during Carnival, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore some of the city’s highlights.
February 10, 2015
Rio Will Spend R$350 Million on Security for Olympics
Rio de Janeiro’s Ministry of Justice has announced that the city will spend R$350 million on security for the 2016...
February 5, 2015
Hotels and Hostels Are Booking Fast for Carnival 2015 in Rio
The Brazilian Hotel Industry Association in Rio de Janeiro (ABIH-RJ) has announced that 60.76 percent of all hotel beds in...
January 27, 2015
More Tourists Expected for Rio‘s Street Carnival 2015 Blocos
After the famous parades of Rio’s best samba schools, the Carnival in the streets with several hundred different parties known...
January 9, 2015