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Today we choose a small internet video that shows so much about rio and is so “carioca” that we hope you all have a smile upon you face at the end. We would like to share with you all. The City of Samba from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.
Arquivos de Categoria: Our Rio
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Fun Fact #1 Portuguese explorers first encountered the island on January 1, 1502, hence the name Rio de Janeiro means River of January Fun Fact #2 Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city. Sao Paulo is the first. Fun Fact #3 Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries from 1763 to 1960 […]
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The Tijuca Forest Tour , is probably one of the top 5 most popular tours in Rio de Janeiro city. The forest is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory, and it is also known as the lungs of Rio. Visiting the city […]
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From the world’s largest art deco sculpture, Christ the Redeemer, to the high peaks of Sugarloaf and Corcovado, this sprawling and vibrant city is quite a wonder from above. Its lavish theaters and museums, centuries-old monasteries, golden beaches and samba clubs mingle effortlessly, providing any Rio de Janeiro wedding both flare and drama. Nowhere is this […]
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According to linguists, the term Carioca, as locals call themselves, is not derived from the word Rio, as in carioca. It is actually a Tupi Indian term (kara’i oca), roughly meaning “white house”, or “house of whites”. That’s how they called the houses built by the Portuguese. For some reason, eventually the Portuguese started thinking […]
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Mirroring Vidigal’s stunning view of Ipanema and Leblon, the giant, jagged rock jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean marks the eastern end of the sands of Arpoador. Widely declared to be the best place to watch the sunset fall serenely beyond the Dois Irmãos peaks and, to the applause of summer’s watching crowds, dip into […]
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Beside the Lagoa in this pretty little park is a new outdoor adventure site perfect for kids and adults looking to get a little fresh air and exercise, and the first of its kind in the city. Abseiling, tree-canopy trails, and a zipline (including a 20-metre kids version for two-to-six year-olds) are all on offer, […]
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The glories of this beautiful building may be somewhat faded, but for fans of horse racing the appeal is still clearly apparent. Depending on the week, races can be found from Wednesday to Sunday, but even with the attraction of free entry, an inexpensive bar and the only place in town to legally have a […]
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Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance. Pass the bay’s islands and forts as you cruise the idylic waters. The Guanabara Bay Cruise includes roundtrip transportation from your Rio de Janeiro hotel. An optional seafood lunch is […]
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Bicycle your way through Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone – Zona Sul – along easy, paved paths on this 3-hour morning tour with a friendly local guide. Starting in Flamengo Park, you’ll pass picturesque landscapes designed by Burle Marx, see multiple monuments and stop at world-famous beaches in this amazing city built over Guanabara Bay. […]