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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 festivals popping up throughout the city. This month gives visitors a chance to check out one of the most exciting new bars in town, visit an exhibition of […]

My girlfriend has this annoying habit of living in Rio de Janeiro, while I have a tendency to live in London. The only upside to us both cursing the Atlantic Ocean for getting between us is that at least I get to visit the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City) regularly. Back in December a weekend trip

Writer Georgina Lawton has been to Rio before. But on a recent trip, she travels through the city with a clear mission to venture off the tourist trail and uncover the city’s African heritage. A blue sky – naked except for the burning midday sun – radiated a heat so heavy that I was almost

Rio de Janeiro is vast and complex, and its main concrete arteries are an often intimidating cacophony of revving engines and impatient horns. However, a clean and efficient metro system and pleasingly cheap Ubers and yellow taxis make Rio pretty straightforward to navigate. During daylight hours, exploring Rio’s main streets on foot is generally safe,

Brazil is a family-centric culture, and Rio de Janeiro is no exception – families are well received anywhere, and even though it’s a big, chaotic city, Rio is easier to navigate with little ones than you might imagine. It’s all about knowing where to go. If you’re considering a family holiday in Rio de Janeiro,

If you’re planning a trip to Rio, you might need to budget more than you think – prices in Rio de Janeiro are often on par with travel in parts of the USA or Europe. This South American cultural capital generally isn’t a cheap place to visit – or to get to. Whether you scored

In the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro, visitors have endless ways to spend their money; whether you spring for the best seats in the Sambadrome or splurge on a multi-flavor caipirinha sampler, it never hurts to have a few extra Brazilian reals. But before you start reaching for your wallet, there are lots of

Rio de Janeiro is a huge and chaotic city, full of music, dancing, delicious food, captivating smells, incredible landscapes, and all of the marvels and mess that come with it. It’s not, however, a place where you can easily fight against the current, and the happiest Cariocas – residents of Rio – have learned that

Sandwiched between towering, forest-covered mountains and incredible beaches, there’s really no bad time to visit the beauty that is Rio de Janeiro. But some seasons work better than others depending on your needs and what you want to do when you arrive. Whether you’re in search of cooler temperatures for outdoor fun, the biggest parties

Think of Rio de Janeiro and you probably picture the costumes, colors and cacophony of Carnaval. Brazil’s emblematic celebration is famous for a reason, thanks to dozens and dozens of street parties, jam-packed extravaganzas in the Sambódromo (a stadium built specifically for the event) and millions of spectators from around the world.  Carnaval in Rio also