Culture & Lifestyle
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October 2 2012Guide to visiting a Favela
In the last few years tours of favelas (slums) have become famous amongst tourists travelling to Rio who are interested in getting to know a different side of the Marvellous City. However, there are usually a lot of doubts involved...
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August 17 2012
Enjoy great food, music, art and more at Rio Gastronomia Festival 2012
/ source In a huge country like Brazil the cuisine is very diverse and full of a variety of flavours, each one with a strong tradition from its respective region and of course with special ingredients and spices. Rio...
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July 31 2012
All you need to know about the Brazilian Grand Prix Horse Race
Excitement, beauty and fun are the special ingredients of the 80th edition of the Brazilian Grand Prix Horse Race. The most important horse race in Brazil takes place at the Gavea hippodrome, an arena that hosts horse races in Rio...
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June 15 2012
Introducing the 2012 Pop Music Festival in Rio de Janeiro
The 2012 Pop Music Festival in Rio de Janeiro has promised to be an entertaining event for Brazilians and tourists. If you are a tourist in Rio de Janeiro, this pop concert is a great chance to go dance. This...
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April 27 2012
Labor Day in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil celebrates Labor Day on May 1, as do many other countries like England, Italy, and China. This year Labor Day in Rio de Janeiro is a Tuesday, which means that most of the workers have an extended holiday called...
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February 22 2012
Experiencing football in Rio de Janeiro - Why and How
More than the most popular and practiced sport, football in Brazil has become a passion for Brazilians. Keep reading to find out why, and how you can see it for yourself! Don't miss on these chances for experiencing football in Rio...
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December 26 2011
Spend Christmas and New Year in Rio de Janeiro
The marvellous city has activities available 365 days of the year, but its places of interest go beyond Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. The lifestyle of the Cariocas may surprise you, and the mix of the African and Portuguese culture in...
