Lapa, a Rio Wonder
Fancy a beer? A caipirinha, maybe? Perhaps you just want to have a good night out, chatting with friends, or dancing? No matter what you like to do or what kind of music you’re into, there’s one perfect neighborhood for the night owls: Lapa. It’s so cramped with bars,...
Rio, World Capital of Architecture by Unesco
Rio is now the first World Capital of Architecture, title given by Unesco this week, in partnership with the International Union of Architects (UIA). Why’s that, do you ask? There’s plenty of reasons!!! First, the city has so many architectural styles it ends up being...
São Cristovão´s Fair
Today, our topic of discussion is a unique cultural phenomenon in Rio de Janeiro. Today, we shall discuss the São Cristovão’s Fair, a celebration of the lifestyle, the culture and the traditions of the people of the Northeast of Brazil. But to talk about the fair and...
The Origins of Christ The Redeemer
Christ The Redeemer is one of the most famous monuments in the world, and definitely the most famous in Brazil, becoming a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. It is so important that it’s even mentioned in real state – an apartment with a view to it is certainly more...