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August 19 2013Fifa World Cup and Olympic Stadiums in Rio de Janeiro
With the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games in Rio fast approaching, the stadiums in Rio de Janeiro have become the focus of attention in Brazil and indeed the rest of the world. Continue reading to find out which stadiums...
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August 12 2013
Rio de Janeiro's landmarks: The Copacabana Fort
Forte de Copacabana (Copacabana Fort) is one of Rio de Janeiro's landmarks that is not so well known and for this reason, many people leave the city without even realising it exists. Those tourists who choose to wander all the way down...
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August 6 2013
The Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Luxurious hotels, with all their comfort and leisure, great food, and bars, are always a good experience. But when it comes to the Copacabana Palace Hotel, the experience becomes much more than that: the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de...
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August 5 2013
Rdj4u Review: Rio Walking Tour
The Rio walking tour takes you through Rio’s city centre and enables you to explore some of its most famous landmarks, which many people don't make the time to visit, as they can't bear to tear themselves away from the...
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July 29 2013
Rio Carnival: Visiting the Sambadrome
O Sambodromo (the Sambodrome) is the magnificent stadium located in downtown Rio which becomes the most important stage on earth during Rio Carnival, when over 30,000 samba performers show off to the hordes of spectators. It was designed in 1984...
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July 22 2013
Sights in Rio de Janeiro: Metropolitan Cathedral
One of the many “must-see” sights in Rio de Janeiro is the Metropolitan Cathedral, a futuristic cathedral built between the years of 1964 and 1979 in honour of Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio. History The cathedral, which took...
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July 11 2013
Which Rio City tour is for you?
As it's the second largest city in Brazil, Rio can be somewhat daunting, as there's simply so much to see and do. We've selected a variety of city tours, so whatever your budget or however much or little time you...
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July 11 2013
Brazilian habits for New Year’s Eve
Spending New Year’s Eve in Copacabana is an incredible experience, and the Brazilian spirit makes it even better. People who don’t know each other celebrate together like lifetime friends. Read here to learn more about the unique and fun Brazilian...
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July 8 2013
Rio de Janeiro Review: Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour
The Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour enables you to enjoy Rio in a whole different way. As you’re travelling by jeep, you’re essentially out in the open, breathing the fresh air and enjoying a cool, crisp breeze. Passing through one...
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July 5 2013
Who are the Cariocas? The people of Rio de Janeiro
Have you seen the Rio version of the online video "Sh*t Native New Yorkers Say"? Called “O Jeitinho Carioca,” or "Sh*t Cariocas Say," the YouTube video (by 2olhares and Makulelê Productions) explores who are the Cariocas and show many of their...
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June 25 2013
Travelling Amidst the Protests in Rio de Janeiro
Protests in Rio de Janeiro and the rest of Brazil have been making international headlines with over 1 million citizens marching in the nation's streets over the past several weeks. The marches are in light of ballooning government spending, in...
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June 18 2013
Rdj4u Review: Samba School Rehearsals
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is by far the city’s largest and culturally significant event, attracting thousands of people from around the world to catch the contagious dancing, music, costumes and overall debauchery that the festival evokes. Carnival takes place in February...
