Went to Barra da Tijuca to pick up 2 people from Greece and start an other private tour in Rio de Janeiro. Elias and Nico. 2 good friends who were in Rio just for 1 day. Then they were heading to Maceió, Northeast of Brazil. It was not a sunny day. Cloudy but not raining. […]
What are the best places to visit in Rio de Janeiro? This is a very important question you should be asking yourself if Rio de Janeiro is going to be your next destination. There are of course the main attractions in the city: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. But what else can you […]
Rio de Janeiro to host cycling conference in 2018 It will be the first time that the Velo-City conference will be held in South America. Since 2012, Rio has made a conscious effort regarding sustainable transportation and cycling. This has come in the form of the construction of bicycle lanes and a bicycle sharing scheme that […]
The fantastic Museum of Tomorrow in Rio It was a great opening for a great museum. We had 36 hours of music and celebration in Rio de Janeiro last weekend. The party was to welcome the Cariocas (people born in Rio) and the tourists to our newest place in town: The Museum of Tomorrow. […]
Shopping Leblon in Rio de Janeiro I was visiting shopping Leblon in Rio de Janeiro last weekend and had a great surprise: the Christmas decoration is on! And the theme in place is all about the Olympics that will happen in Rio de Janeiro next year. To be precise, in August 2016. […]
We see more ilegal workers at the Christ in Rio There is a group of people doing ilegal work at the most visited attraction in Rio de Janeiro and in Brazil: Christ the Redeemer. will talk about it in a moment. Better service at the Christ Since 2003 we are experiencing a much better service […]
Visa Exemption to Brazil Brazilian senators have approved a bill that will exempt visa requirements to all foreigners traveling to Brazil during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. More people traveling to Brazil The idea behind the law is to have more people traveling to Brazil during the games. […]
Maori show and exhibition in Rio de Janeiro ends on the 25th October The New Zealand and Maori Arts Institute has brought to Brazil this amazing exhibition. The group arrived in Rio de Janeiro last week and will be at the Rio de Janeiro botanical gardens up to the 20th October, performing […]
Rock in Rio concert next week celebrates Rio’s 450th Anniversary We will have a special celebration of Rio’s Anniversary this week. The Rock in Rio’s Sunset Stage will hold shows to honor the city’s history and culture with performances of chorinho, samba, rock, etc. Great artists on stage during Rock in Rio festival Among the […]
Rio de Janeiro policemen to train more From now on the new members of the Military Police in Rio de Janeiro will have to train more before being able to get their certificate and work in the community. The increased training will include new modules focusing mainly on community policing and conflict management. From 7 to […]