Until the end of the 1960s, the stretch of coast between Morro do Joá and Pontal de Sernambetiba remained almost unaltered from its natural state, in which it was a […]
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes RJ Travel Guide
Although almost an extension of Barra da Tijuca, Recreio dos Bandeirantes has historically been far less urbanized. That has made it a prime target for the current wave of urban […]
Parque Nacional da Tijuca RJ Travel Guide
Tijuca National Park officially opened in 1961 and occupies approximately 80,000 acres in the heart of the city. Depending on personal interests, one can explore the park in a few […]
Beaches in Rio de janeiro Travel Guide
The beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro are among the most well known in the world. Botafogo and Flamengo are fine and picturesque for an afternoon stroll, but […]
Museums, Theaters and Monuments RJ Travel Guide
If you are curios about Brazilian history and Rio de Janeiro culture, passing through its former capitol is a true lesson. Taking a walk in downtown Rio de Janeiro is […]
New Year’s Eve in Copacabana RJ Travel Guide
Though there are New Year’s Eve festivities held all over Rio – lpanema, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Leblon, the Marina da Glória – without a doubt the most exuberant and […]
Petropolis Imperial City RJ Travel Guide
Petropolis lies 60 km north of Rio de Janeiro’s city centre in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and make’s for an excellent day out as it was once the […]
Paraty RJ Travel Guide
Paraty offers travellers and backpackers alternatives for all interests. From adventure activities to carnival partying, from the worldwide famous literary festival to the wonderful natural attractions, the cane liquor fest […]
Niterói RJ Travel Guide
Niterói faces Rio de Janeiro from across Guanabara Bay. The city has tiny hilltop churches, historical forts, beautiful old buildings, museums, white-sand beaches, bars, and restaurants. Many places in the […]
Búzios RJ Travel Guide
Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in […]