Cristo Open 24-Hours During WYD in Rio
Rio’s most famous landmark, the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, will be open for 24-hours during the World Youth...
July 9, 2013Topic
World Youth Day
Rio’s Lixo Zero Littering Law Postponed
The implementation of a new law introducing heavy fines for littering in Rio de Janeiro, which should have come into...
July 2, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013
Rio Prepares to Host 2013 WYD in July
In July, the city of Rio will receive an estimated two million Catholic youths, and Pope Francis himself, for the...
June 18, 2013
Following World Youth Day in Rio
As July approaches the city of Rio is expecting to receive millions of young people arriving for Catholic World Youth...
June 18, 2013
Art Exhibition at Paço Imperial in Rio: Daily
To get an overview of diverse Brazilian artists from the art collector's perspective, visit “Um outro olhar: Coleção Roberto Marinho”...
June 15, 2013
Security Centers Open in Rio de Janeiro
Two state-of-the-art security centers have opened in Rio this month in the city’s effort to improve safety for the Confederations...
June 4, 2013
Finding the Spiritist Movement in Brazil
Although predominantly a Catholic country, Brazil is also known for its sizable spiritist movement, which is considered to be the...
June 4, 2013
Cristo Opens at Night for First Time: Daily
For the first time ever, tourists will be able to visit one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic landmarks, the...
May 31, 2013