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Rio de Janeiro is the pumping heart of Brazil. From dusk till dawn this thriving city has a multitude of fantastic sights, sounds and experiences to be had be they hidden jems like the rickety tram up to Santa Theresa or standing proud like Christ the Redeemer that heralds visitors in to this unique city.
From the Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
13 June 2012 - 19 June 2012
The June bonfire festivals occur on three separate evenings in June: 6/13, 6/24, and 6/29 in remembrance of St Anthony, St John, and St Peter, respectively. During this time in Rio, the streets and public squares are decorated with streamers and lanterns, intended to resemble a village market place. Bonfires are lit, and attendants participate in dancing, eating, and drinking events. In the spirit of tradition, mock weddings are held, and couples are supposed to leap the flames of the bonfires.
08 July 2012
This annual race is held in July. The route is relatively flat and goes through both the downtown and neighborhood areas. Runners are challenged by Rio's warm, humid weather.
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We didn't understand how this hostel get such high ratings. We reserved a private room insuite and it has two extra beds. The room was located in a third floor with no elevator (we had the downside of a broken backpack). The pillows of it were soak in dry blood and one of the matress was stained with something that resambles urine. ... more
The lobby is georgous but the bedrooms not that much, wc rooms are too small, and clerk are not willing to solve problems, it is said they speak english and spanish, the only guy that really speaks spanish did not address a word to me even when he knew i did not speak any portuguese, about english they do not manage it that well there are some misu ... more
The place is infested with bedbugs. Stayed in the double room with a friend over Carnival. The location was excellent and the people friendly. It got a little dirty at night but it was Carnival. Our stay there was ultimately ruined, however, by the BEDBUGS. ... more
Volunteering in Rio de Janeiro
Hello, I'm planning to travel to Brazil in April 2010 and am looking into volunteering with children and young people in Rio de Janeiro. Does anyone know of reliable placement organisations that don't charge a fortune? So far I found Iko Poran and 2Brothers Foundation but don't know enough about them ...
Rio de Janeiro!!
hi elin, i have been 2 time for carnaval in rio. At the 2nd time i was in Sambodromo, at saturday ...
Salvador to Rio De Janeiro
Hi all, Does anyone have any reccomendations of good places to stop off in between Salvador and Rio. Spending Carnival in Salvador next year then will travel by bus down to Rio. But am ...
When in Rio...
Hola friends! I've made it to the beautiful city of Rio. The first day I was here, the weather ...
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But Is It Safe?
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Hello South America
Rio de Janeiro A new adventure - Fredag, 30.mars Gårsdagen gikk med til å fly og å vente. Vi holdt på i svært mange timer og ble slitne, men tilslutt kom vi frem til Rio og kom oss til hotellet ...
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