For years Bip Bip has been one of the city’s favorite spots to catch a live roda de samba (informal samba played around a table), despite it being just a storefront with a few battered tables. As the evening progresses the tree-lined neighborhood becomes the backdrop to serious jam sessions, with music and revelers spilling […]
Alternative Night Life In Rio Right at the heart of Copacabana, next to Siqueira Campos metro station, Fosfobox attracts hipsters and musically-minded types of all social demographics to shake their collective stuff on the sticky dancefloor. The musical action takes place downstairs, where DJs play a mix of underground electronica, vintage rock and roll, hip […]
Rio de Janeiro boasts being one of the most visited and culturally diverse places in the Southern Hemisphere, home to an array of top attractions including one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This has led to the establishment of many successful restaurants. We highlight some of the best restaurants that celebrate the best […]
The battle for Olympic medals will take place in 32 venues in Rio de Janeiro, plus five football co-host cities: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Manaus, Salvador and São Paulo. Check it out beneath where each game will be hosted and make sure to be ready for the show!
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 […]
This event is well known for its variety of games and this event is organized once in 4 years. Since 1904, the players who come first in any event gets a gold medal. The person who comes second and third gets the silver and the bronze medal respectively. The world has witnessed 28 times of this great event and […]
A pleasant 10-minute walk from the Corcovado railway station, this gastrobar is run by talented young chef Gabriel Carvalho, who has worked at some of the best restuarants in the city. Food is a main focus—try the bolinha da bacalhau 90%, a version of the classic cod-and-potato ball that comes with more fish and less […]
A trip to Bracarense after a hard day on the beach is what Rio is all about. Crowds spill onto the streets while parked cars double as chairs and the sandy masses gather at sunset for ice-cold chopp and some of Leblon’s best pork sandwiches, fish balls, and empadas.
A favorite among local sambistas, Carioca da Gema is one of Lapa’s liveliest spots, with talented musicians performing six nights a week. By 11 pm, finding a place to stand can be difficult, but regulars still find a way to samba. Call ahead and book a table if you are more keen to be a […]
Refeitório Orgânico (Refectory Organic) has been described as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Rio de Janeiro. The cuisine is a mix of Brazilian and international dishes, and visitors have a choice of a buffet or à la carte options. All food is 100% vegan and organic, but this hasn’t stopped the restaurant being […]