Torrential Rains in Rio Cause Landslides and at Least Five Deaths
Torrential rains in the city of Rio de Janeiro Wednesday night left at least five people dead. The rain caused...
February 7, 2019Topic
Zona Sul
Event to Feed Homeless in Rio on Saturday is Seeking Support
By Jay Forte and Scarlet Bringuenti Bennett, Contributing Reporters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Saturday, November 24th, just two...
November 22, 2018
Finding the Five Best Churrascarias in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Churrasco (barbecue) is a Brazilian and Latin American institution; and...
July 17, 2018
Five Fun Places to Visit with Kids in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With its natural beauty, friendly locals and tropical climate, Rio...
July 10, 2018
Armed Forces Deploy 1,800 Troops Around Leme in Rio
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Armed Forces are conducting an operation today (Thursday,...
June 21, 2018
Finding the Five Best Botecos in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Sul
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Cidade Maravilhosa arguably has has some of the best...
June 5, 2018
Laranjeiras: Carioca Charm and Tradition in Rio de Janeiro
What Laranjeiras lacks in beaches and tourists, it makes up for in verdancy, sophistication and a gema da Cidade (at...
May 18, 2018Tijuca: Rio’s Traditional Middle Class Neighborhood in Zona Norte
Located in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Norte (North Zone) Tijuca is often considered close to par with more expensive Zona...
May 15, 2018Ipanema: The Heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Beach Living
When most people dream of Rio, they probably picture something like Ipanema: a beautiful beach, populated by young and beautiful...
May 9, 2018