We have just launched our page on Facebook! Instead of offering a replica of our website, we are creating new content, posting original collections of fresh photos, and lotsa special goodies. If you are looking for a Rio cover photo for your FB page, download one of our FB ready images for free, Our special feature of the month is the history of Brazil as portrayed by movies and songs. Rght now we are reaching the golden era of Bossa Nova! Keep up to date, just press the Like button!

What does that mean to you in practical terms? The beaches will be less crowded, surfing conditions will improve, and the sea will be crystal clear. This is when we get the drifts of purple water. The heat is also less opressive, and nights can even be chilly (by our standards). Airline tickets and hotels should be lower-priced, too. They go up only around July with winter vacations. Enjoy!

The renovated Sambodrome was launched by the city mayor, with the original layout as planned by architecht Niemeyer. The Samba Parade at the Sambodrome had a total of 13 Samba Schools, and the winner is Unidos da Tijuca. On Saturday February 25 the Champion's Parade happens at the Sambadrome. Monobloco is on Sunday. Tips on everything to do and see at our Party Planner 2013!

Pre-Carnaval festivities started on Feb. 4th with the first edition of Banda de Ipanema. Enjoy the photo album. The following Saturday Simpatia é quase Amor took over the beach lane of Ipanema. Of course we have photos to share! Cordao da Bola Preta gathered an estimated 2 million revelers in Rio's historical Centro. Read more!

New Year's Eve in Rio was a fabulous event. The fireworks festival at Copacabana started at midnight, right after the countdown. They managed to time the soundtrack to and one of the highlights were the hearts to the sound of "All You Need is Love", by the Beatles. This year there were also fireworks at Barra, the suburbs, and around Lagoa. They were centered around the 40-story high floating Christmas Tree, and this time we were there to capture some images for you. Enjoy!