Dreamy. Iconic. Vibrant. Bohemian. These are just some of the words used to describe the vibe of Rio’s Santa Teresa neighborhood (also home to the best B&B in the world–just sayin–Casa Cool Beans!) in today’s post. Read on and learn how to make the most of a weekend exploring our charming community AND for a CCB Mention!
SPENDING A WEEKEND IN RIO’S HISTORICAL SANTA TERESA NEIGHBORHOOD
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If you love exploring culture, you’re in for a treat this Saturday, September 21st: the American Society of Rio de Janeiro are offering a guided tour in English of Rio’s ‘Theatro Municipal’ (Municipal Theater). The society will meet at O Navegador at 2pm–everyone in attendance will receive a free caipirinha. And the tours begins at 4pm. Read on for more about the famous Theatro Municipal and the amazing history of the American Society of Rio de Janeiro:
RIO’S AMERICAN SOCIETY OFFER GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE MUNICIPAL THEATER
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In 2019, you can experience the remote wetlands of Brazil’s Pantanal in a way that combines the “luxe experience” with the “thrill of adventure”. Read on for more about this small group tour of Brazil that includes exploring the Amazon by canoe, taking a nighttime safari in search of nocturnal wildlife, and visiting an isolated village on the Rio Negro:
NEW ADVENTURE THEMED ULTRA-LUXURY JOURNEYS
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Today’s post features the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood Leblon. Known for beging one of Rio’s most exclusive areas, Leblon is also credited with being as well-connected as Ipanema or Copacabana. It also boasts a diverse culinary scene and popular entertainment venues:
LEBLON: RIO’S MOST EXPENSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Checkout this list of the Top 25 Destinations worldwide. Paris, France tops the list. Cities like Crete, Greece and Marrakech, Morocco make the cut too. And Rio rounds out the list along with Sidney, Australia!
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Read this amazing story about the Bhering factory in Rio de Janeiro. Built in the 1930s as a chocolate factory. Abandoned for more than two decades. Then reborn as an artistic fashion hub:
A FORMER CHOCOLATE FACTORY IS CHANGING RIO’S FASHION SCENE
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Happy Monday! Check out this list of the best places to visit in 2018. We know it’s a great list because Rio makes the cut! 😉
FIVE OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN 2018
Today’s post features the Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest library in Latin America–the seventh largest in the world. And were it not for a natural disaster and an invasion, it wouldn’t exist:
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Aside from the intoxicating scent of the ocean, the next best scent might be the aroma of a room filled with aged books. Today’s featured article highlights the five best libraries in Rio–libraries being widely overlooked places to visit for visitors to Rio. Check it out!
EXPLORING THE FIVE BEST LIBRARIES IN RIO DE JANEIRO
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We have a hunch that, as beautiful as the pics in today’s article are, they don’t fully capture the natural beauty of this natural phenomenon in Brazil. Between January and June each year, the sand dunes in northeastern Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses National Park collect rainwater and transform into magical lagoons. For a few months, visitors can enjoy a swim in this seasonal attraction. Read on:
GO SWIMMING IN THE BRAZILIAN DESERT IN THESE LAGOONS THAT APPEAR LIKE MAGIC EVERY YEAR
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