Hotel Reservations for New Years and Carnival Down 50 Percent
Two of Rio de Janeiro's biggest events appear to be feeling the effects of the recession with demand for hotels...
August 29, 2017Topic
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Police in Rio Suspect German Tourist was Killed in Santa Cruz
According to the Barra da Tijuca battalion command, Christoph Josef was murdered by Luiz Fernando Pereira Garcia, in the neighborhood...
May 23, 2017
Exploring the New Centro and Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro
Primarily only thought of as an area to work or conduct business, today, Rio’s commercial district of Centro is revitalized...
December 9, 2016
Rio’s New Immigration Museum Opens in São Gonçalo
Just a short drive out of the city, is the “Brazilian Ellis Island,” Rio’s recently opened interactive Immigration Museum, located...
November 25, 2016
Brazil Ministry Unveils Over 1,000 Tourism Works in 2016
From markets, to parks, and event and recreational centers, in 2016, Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism launched over one thousand tourism-related...
November 18, 2016
Stay in Tom Jobim’s Former Home at Rio’s Bonita Ipanema Hostel
At the Bonita Ipanema Pousada & Hostel, travelers can sleep in the same bedroom of Bossa Nova legend Tom Jobim,...
November 4, 2016
Ride Rio’s Waters in Style with Rio Classic Sailing
With Rio Classic Sailing, guests can sail Rio’s stunning waters aboard a fully restored classic 42.7-foot yawl, one of the...
October 28, 2016
Rio Voted South America’s Best LGBT Beach Destination
At the 44th Annual Brazilian Travel Agencies Association, Rio de Janeiro announced as the winner of South America’s Best Beach...
September 30, 2016
Relive Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay at Casa Brazil
This weekend, visitors to Casa Brazil will have one final chance to visit the hugely popular interactive exhibit, "A Tour...
September 16, 2016