by nowinrio | Dec 28, 2018 | Rocinha, Sightseeing, Vidigal
Favelas are an inescapable part of the Rio landscape, and are synonymous with the city itself. They sprawl up the sides of mountains and stretch out across the North Zone, colorful patchworks of buildings that twinkle haphazardly after the sun goes down. They first...
by nowinrio | Oct 17, 2018 | Restaurants, Sightseeing
Rain may not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of Rio de Janeiro, the city famous for its sun, sea, and sand. However, Rio receives more than 46 inches of rainfall a year, which is more than double that of London, a city famous for its...
by nowinrio | Oct 8, 2018 | Stories
At the stroke of midnight, as millions of people watch the spectacular fireworks and drink champagne on Copacabana Beach, others, dressed in white, rush to the shoreline to jump over seven waves in hopes of being granted seven wishes for the following year. To new...
by nowinrio | Apr 1, 2018 | Weekend Getaways
Are you ready for the ultimate Bonito Travel Guide? Bonito is a city in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil and is known as the top eco-tourism destination in Brazil. This little one-street town exploded on the ecotourism map in the early 1900s, which lead to the creation of...
by nowinrio | Oct 7, 2017 | Outdoor, Zona Oeste
Many of Brazil’s cultural symbols can be found on Rio’s beach – the string bikini, colourful flip-flops, and beautiful people – and it represents an important part of the carefree, playful lifestyle. The more mainstream beaches such as Copacabana and...
