Casa Geração: Fashion School in Vidigal
Casa Geração is a fashion school in the favela community of Vidigal, providing free classes to local residents.
April 22, 2014Topic
Vidigal
Luxury Boutique Hostel Opens in Vidigal
Boutique hostel Mirante do Arvrão, offers luxury-styled accommodations at the very top of Vidigal, offering sweeping views over Leblon and...
March 4, 2014
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio’s Favelas
For a unique New Year's Eve in Rio there are two notable favela parties; The New Year’s Favela Party 2014...
December 17, 2013
Bill Clinton Visits Rio de Janeiro with CGI Foundation: Daily
Former president of the United States, Bill Clinton and daughter, Chelsea, are in Rio de Janeiro this week to participate...
December 9, 2013
Favela Services Struggle After Pacification
The Instituto Pereira Passos (IPP), the agency responsible for the UPP social program, has now announced the creation of an...
September 3, 2013
Rio Festa REWIND at Alto Vidigal: Daily
The launch of the Festa REWIND party is happening tonight at Alto Vidigal, at the top of Rio’s Vidigal favela,...
July 20, 2013
Leme Beach and 4 Anos de Funk: Daily
The ‘4 Anos de Funk’ party will take place this Saturday on Leme Beach starting at 4PM, commemorating the four...
June 8, 2013
Rio Real Estate Balloon Continues
Brazil is home to one of the world´s richest real estate markets and the sector keeps growing as comparatively more...
April 30, 2013
Alto Vidigal Reopens After Legal Dispute
The popular Casa Alto Vidigal guesthouse has reopened its doors after an ownership dispute between expatriates caused the business to...
January 8, 2013