We have been in Carnaval mode since the first parade of Banda de Ipanema, on January 26. The following week we were at Simpatia é Quase Amor. Banda de Ipanema on Carnaval Saturday is also online! This is a link to Simpatia é Quase Amor on Carnaval Sunday, and this is the album of Volta Alice, in Laranjeiras on Monday. The Tuesday Edition of Banda de Ipanema is already online! The Champion's Parade that happened on Feb. 16th is being uploaded! Vila Isabel, Beija-Flor and Unidos da Tijuca scored first, second and third respectively.

On November 1st the Floating Christmas Tree was launched with a fireworks festival, opening the season. This spring has been blessed with many sunny days, and the sea water is crystal clear. The city is not yet as crowded as it will be for New Year's Eve. The fireworks festival at Copacabana attracts about 2 million people. A live perfermance with legendary Jorge Ben was confirmed. If you did not make it this time, start planning ahead. There's no other place to be. See you soon!

Our listing of suggested venues are sorted by area, and come with maps and tips. We have already uploaded Nightlife in Rio and soon will launch brand-new versions of our restaurant and shopping suggestions. We have also reviewed private owned apartments for short-term rental, in addition to our traditional lodging suggestions at the best hotels and all-suite properties in Rio!

Rio is getting ready for major events like the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. Traffic has been changed in some streets in Leblon, Praça da Paz in Ipanema was turned into a construction site. After Carnaval some subway stations will be closed for renovations and to be integrated to the new line that reaches Sao Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. Even the Maracanã stadium is getting a facelift!

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!