Leblon Has Most Pedestrian Robberies in Rio’s Zona Sul
Long regarded as the most affluent and safest neighborhood in Rio, the upmarket Leblon now has the unfortunate honor of...
May 19, 2017Topic
Zona Sul
Casa Rosa in Rio Reopens After Three Years with Free Event
Closed for three years the popular Casa Rosa in Laranjeiras reopens this weekend (Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, 7th) with...
May 3, 2017
Art Exhibit in Rio Explores Racial Equality Until May 21st
A collection of paintings from poet and artist Cláudio Leal Cacau will show until late May in Rio’s Museu da...
April 24, 2017
New Pizzeria Brings a Taste of Naples to Rio’s Copacabana
Recently opening in centre of Rio’s south zone, Naples-inspired pizzeria Pizzateca is drawing a crowd with its purist Italian recreations...
March 10, 2017
Blocos Welcome Carnival 2017 to Rio’s Streets Tonight
The night before Carnival begins will see dozens of celebrations in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, including several blocos...
February 23, 2017
Luxury Concept Hospital Opens in Rio’s Copacabana
The recently opened hospital, Copa Star, located at Rua Figueiredo de Magalhães in Copacabana, combines the features of a five-star...
October 25, 2016
Rio’s Centro Shows Biggest Decrease in Traffic Accidents
A new study shows traffic accidents greatly reduced throughout Rio de Janeiro, with the biggest decrease seen in Centro, a...
October 18, 2016
Commercial Real Estate in Rio’s Zona Sul Feels the Crisis
Recent statistics show over two thousand store closures throughout Rio’s Zona Sul with many shop owners lowering rental asking prices...
October 11, 2016
Robbery of U.S. Swimmers Shows Flaws in Brazil’s Olympic Security
The robbery of the four athletes was just the latest in a series of assaults reported by foreign tourists and...
August 15, 2016