Rio Unveils the Transolímpica Express Corridor for Olympics
The new Transolímpica BRT expressway to cross eleven regions in Zona Oeste connecting the Rio Olympics’ two largest venues, Olympic...
July 5, 2016Topic
Zona Sul
Vinyl Fair Rio de Janeiro Returns to Flamengo on June 19th
The popular record fair, Feira do Vinil do Rio (Vinyl Fair Rio de Janeiro) will return on Sunday, June 19th...
June 15, 2016Laranjeiras, Traditional Charm and Carioca Spirit in Rio de Janeiro
Laranjeiras is a smaller neighborhood on the edge of Zona Sul (South Zone) that is often missed by vacationers to...
May 20, 2016
Expats Launch Eklo Water and Make a Splash in Rio de Janeiro
Relatively new to the market but already sitting in supermarket chain Zona Sul, is the all-natural flavored drink, Eklo Water,...
April 19, 2016
Bar 48 in Ipanema Brings New Nightlife to Rio de Janeiro
Since opening in November 2015, the new Bar 48, located on Rua Teixeira de Melo, 48 just off of Praça...
March 14, 2016
VLT Train System in Rio’s Port Zone Scheduled to Open in April
There are also plans to expand the VLT system further, to Rio’s Zona Sul, providing residents and visitors further accessibility...
March 1, 2016
More Funding is Needed for the Construction of Rio’s Metro Line 4
The new stretch of metro line, Linha 4, that is being constructed to link Zona Sul (South Zone) with Barra...
December 22, 2015
Inauguration of Rio’s Floating Christmas Tree Postponed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Since 1996 residents of Rio have marked the arrival of the Christmas season with the...
November 24, 2015
Rio Vigilantes Raise More Security Challenges for Police
Following a recent crime wave in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Sul, tensions mount and police investigate the use of social...
September 23, 2015