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New Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro: Irajá

Monday, January 30, 2012

There’s a fine new place for gourmet dinners in the Botafogo/Humaitá area, adjoining Rio de Janeiro districts with some great options for dining and nightlife. In February, it will also open for lunch. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2012: Technical Rehearsals

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Technical rehearsal season has started for Rio de Janeiro samba schools. These free parades at the Sambódromo are one of the highlights of pre-Carnival in Rio, with major samba schools from the Special Group… Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Launches Official 2012 Street Carnival Guide

Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Riotur, Rio de Janeiro’s official tourism company, has launched Carnaval de Rua Rio 2012, the guide to the city’s 425 free Carnival parades in the streets. The guide includes pre-Carnival, which … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Sales of Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2012 Tickets to Start Tomorrow

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Ticket sales for Rio de Janeiro’s main Carnival parades will start tomorrow. These parades which are held on two nights at the Sambódromo (Samba Walkway) on the Marquês de Sapucaí Avenue are known as the Special Group… Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Bar Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro

Saturday, October 1, 2011

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While Brazil doesn’t have 300-year-old pubs like the Welldigger’s Arms in England (at least, not yet), we have our share of bars and restaurants in all categories aging gracefully and … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Taxis in Rio de Janeiro

Friday, July 22, 2011

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Rio de Janeiro is one of the best cities in Brazil for riding taxis. They’re reasonably priced and everyone takes them – in Rio, it’s totally possible to have a fun life without a car. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Copacabana Fort, Rio de Janeiro

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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The weather forecast predicts a sunny day for Rio tomorrow: a perfect opportunity to visit the Copacabana Fort, which offers some of the most wonderful views of Copacabana, Leme and … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Nightlife: Bar Semente

Friday, April 15, 2011

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No serious nighthawk could go to Rio and miss Lapa. No matter what night of the week, there’s always something good going on in the area’s nightclubs and bars. One of the best stops for travelers seeking quality live Brazilian music in Rio, Bar Semente is hosting a new attraction this week. The bar located near [...]

More Rain Coming to Rio de Janeiro This Carnival

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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The weather forecast leaves no room for illusions: there’s more rain coming down on Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011. Yesterday, the first official day of Carnival, rain weighed down elaborate baiana costumes such as the ones above, in the Alegria da Zona Sul samba school, at the Access Group A Parade at the Sambódromo. In free [...]

Pre-Carnival 2011 in Rio de Janeiro: Sebastiana Blocos

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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If you’re going to miss Rio de Janeiro Carnival this year but will be in town before then, you can still be very happy! There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy pre-Carnival parades, parties, shows and get-togethers. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Weather Tragedy in the Mountains of Rio de Janeiro State

Friday, January 14, 2011

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It’s with great heaviness in my heart that I write about the devastation caused by the rains in the mountains of my native Rio de Janeiro State. So far, more than 500 people have died in this area which includes the touristic cities of Petrópolis, Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Feijoada da Portela, Rio de Janeiro

Monday, January 10, 2011

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The recipe for one of Brazil’s most famous feijoadas goes more or less like this: 265 pounds of beans 265 pounds of sun-dried meat 176 pounds of linguiça Many pounds of pigs’ feet, ribs, loin of pork and pig’s stomach 143 pounds of manioc flour to make farofa … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Ready for New Year’s Eve 2011 with Record-Breaking Hotel Occupancy

Saturday, January 1, 2011

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ABIHRJ, the Rio de Janeiro chapter of the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association, informed today that Rio de Janeiro has broken the hotel occupancy record for New Year’s Eve for the last 10 years. According to ABIHRJ statistics reported on Brazilian media a few hours ago, 96% of Rio de Janeiro hotel rooms are occupied for [...]

New Year’s Eve 2011 Celebrations on Flamengo Beach, Rio de Janeiro

Saturday, December 11, 2010

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It’s confirmed: Rio de Janeiro will host New Year’s Eve 2011 celebrations on Flamengo Beach. The event is expected to attract 400,000 people, according to interviews given to Brazil media by representatives of Flama, the association of Flamengo residents. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011: Main Parade Ticket Prices

Sunday, November 7, 2010

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LIESA (the Independent Samba School League), the 12-samba-school organization responsible for the Special Group parades (the main parades in Rio de Janeiro Carnival), has issued ticket prices for Carnival 2011 … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Tia Surica’s Feijoada with Samba in Rio de Janeiro

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Continuing the theme of great samba parties in Rio (see the previous post), here’s a tip for this weekend: a get-together with a legendary samba singer and feijoada master. Her name … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Plataforma, Rio de Janeiro: Why Not?

Friday, October 15, 2010

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If you’re the type of traveler who likes to blend into the local culture as soon as you arrive in a new destination, you might feel disinclined to join other international travelers in certain full-fledged touristy pursuits. I say, not so fast! … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

New Year’s Eve 2011 in Rio de Janeiro: Party at Ouro Verde Lounge

Sunday, October 3, 2010

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New Year’s Eve 2011 in Rio de Janeiro will give travelers a lot for free – but consider splurging and going to a Réveillon party. From this month on, the list of … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011: Theme Samba Finals

Friday, September 24, 2010

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The 12 samba schools in Rio de Janeiro’s main parade – the Special Group under LIESA, the Independent Samba School League – have defined the dates for their 2011 … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

New Year’s Eve and Carnival 2011 at Hotel Inglês, Rio de Janeiro

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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In New York City, you might have to do without an en suite bathroom to save on your hotel fare. In Rio, it doesn’t take that much sacrifice to go budget. But you often have to let go of the pool if you stay at a two-star such as Hotel Inglês… Read Full Post View full post on [...]

New Year’s Eve and Carnival 2011 at Hotel San Marco, Rio de Janeiro

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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The first Rio de Janeiro hotel I’ve found with New Year’s Eve and Carnival 2011 rates posted on their website is the San Marco, in Ipanema. The hotel is unpretentious, clean … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Unidos da Tijuca Wins Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

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Unidos da Tijuca is the Champion of the Special Group Parade in Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010. The samba school, one of the oldest in Brazil, had last won a title in 1936. Their parade, centered around the theme “It’s a Secret” has also granted talented carnavalesco (Carnival director) Paulo Barros his first title. He [...]

Unidos da Tijuca Wins Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Unidos da Tijuca is the Champion of the Special Group Parade in Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010. The samba school, one of the oldest in Brazil, had last won a title in 1936. Their parade, centered around the theme “It’s a Secret” has also granted talented carnavalesco (Carnival director) Paulo Barros his first title. He [...]

Top Picks for Sunday in Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Here are my top picks for tomorrow, Carnival Sunday, in Rio de Janeiro street Carnival. The list is a mix of gigantic blocos and neighborhood affairs for the tourist who wants a less tremendous contact with the locals. They’re all good. If you’re going out with a huge crowd, please watch your surroundings, and don’t [...]

Top Picks for Carnival Saturday in Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival

Friday, February 12, 2010

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Rio de Janeiro street Carnival has been going on for weeks, but tomorrow, when Carnival officially starts, will see an explosion of bloco parades! Here’s my list of top picks for Rio de Janeiro Carnival Saturday 2010. 2 p.m. will pose a tough choice with Sassaricando, Empolga às 9 and Barbas. But I must say that [...]