Carnival 2014 Blocos for Friday, Feb 28th: Daily
Carnival 2014 is in full swing and The Rio Times brings you a definitive list of the best street parties,...
February 28, 2014Topic
Zona Sul
Residential Robberies in Rio on the Rise
When comparing July through September of 2012 to the same period in 2013, there was a 23.8 percent increase of...
January 28, 2014
Humaitá: Boasting Traditional Bohemian Charm in Rio
Bordered by the districts: Botafogo, Jardim Botânico and Lagoa, the small and charming neighborhood, Humaitá has a lot to offer.
December 24, 2013
Zona Norte Residents React to New Beach Policing: Daily
On December 8th Zona Norte residents of Rio and their supporters head to the beaches of Zona Sul for the...
December 8, 2013
Ipanema Metro to Reopen in December
Metro Rio has announced that the Ipanema General Osório Metro station will be reopened in December after ongoing construction work.
November 19, 2013
Major Traffic Flow Changes in Rio: Daily
Traffic flow changes expected in Rio due to the closing and demolition of Elevado da Perimetral and the opening of...
November 5, 2013
Flamengo: Calm and Cool in Zona Sul
Flamengo was originally an aristocratic neighborhood in the 19th century until it became a commercial hub at the turn of...
October 8, 2013
Raised FGTS Limit Helps Homebuyers
Brazil’s National Monetary Council raised the amount of money allowed to take out of the FGTS (a government-led unemployment insurance...
October 8, 2013
Rocinha: Two Years After Pacification
Rocinha, in Zona Sul (South Zone), is widely considered Brazil’s largest favela community, and is certainly the most renowned, has...
August 27, 2013