Rio de Janeiro State
If you thought Rio was just a city, think again! Right next door, the equally enticing state of Rio de Janeiro is home to some of Brazil’s greatest treasures, all within an easy one- to four-hour journey from the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City).
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Best things to do in Rio in May
May 10, 2019 • 3 Min read
May sees the Rio head outdoors as the weather becomes even more inviting. Cariocas begin to gear up for Festa Junina, the second-biggest round of…
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Best things to do in Rio in April
Apr 4, 2019 • 3 Min read
April is a time when the weather cools down and Rio de Janeiro (almost) finally accepts Carnival is over for another year, with plenty of exhibitions and…
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The best hidden bars in historic Rio de Janeiro
Jan 28, 2019 • 4 Min read
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its stunning beaches, verdant surroundings, and kaleidoscopic Carnival. However, away from the white sands, the often under…
Beaches
The best spots to watch the sunset in Rio de Janeiro
Jan 17, 2019 • 4 Min read
Framed by rocky mountains and tropical forests, Rio de Janeiro is a city with an iconic skyline filled with unique silhouettes. Rio's beauty is magnified…
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Brazil's quilombos: the heart of Afro-Brazilian history
Aug 15, 2018 • 7 Min read
Quilombos have existed in Brazil since the country started importing Africans as enslaved labor – back then they were self-sustaining communities of…
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After dark in Rio: the top nightlife spots of the Cidade Maravilhosa
Aug 3, 2018 • 5 Min read
As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…
Beaches
Rio de Janeiro's top 10 sights
Aug 3, 2018 • 4 Min read
It's a rare visitor who doesn't fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade maravilhosa, the "marvelous city" stretches…
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Petrópolis and Teresópolis: Rio's mountain getaways
Jun 25, 2018 • 6 Min read
Summer temperatures in Rio regularly top 40°C (104°F), leading locals and tourists to crowd the nearby beaches and forest waterfalls to escape the heat…
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Find your chill in peaceful Paraty
Apr 18, 2018 • 5 Min read
Strolling through Paraty feels a little like you're revisiting a bygone era – horse-drawn-carts jolt their way along cobblestone streets, boats hover…
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