The Real Rio de Janeiro
Colonial charm in Rio de Janeiro state is to be found not only in Teresopolis, but much further west too on the doorstep of the neighbouring state of Sao Paulo. Lying 150 miles west of Rio de Janeiro city and straddling the lush Costa Verde, Paraty has become almost as ingrained into a tourist itinerary as Rio itself; a beautifully
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Think Rio, think beaches. Think beaches, think Ipanema and Copacabana. Those who restrict themselves to these world famous stretches of sand are missing out. Taxi, bus, cycle or hop west from Ipanema and some spectacular, secluded – and often deserted – beaches lie in wait. After an arduous traverse of the condominium car park that acts as an entry point,
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Lying 100 miles east of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the resort town of Búzios is a hangout for the rich and famous – and has been called the St. Tropez of Brazil. It also masquerades as the Ibiza of Brazil. Every summer, the small peninsula of Armação dos Búzios, to give it its full name, throngs with beach
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Graham Vincent From this vantage point, I could be forgiven for thinking I was in some expensive penthouse in some luxury hotel somewhere. But this is Rio de Janeiro, where property preconceptions are turned on their heads. Here, it is the poor residents who have the views that would cost millions of dollars in the United States or Europe. Rocinha
Read moreLooming over Rio de Janeiro like two great warriors, imparting their mystical protection over the Cidade Maravilhosa, Corcovado and Pão de Açúcar instantly resonate with any visitor. Of course, Rio de Janeiro boasts one of the world’s most beautiful natural settings. Set around Guanabara Bay, the many hills undulate and weave around powdery white sandy beaches, granite monoliths and the
Read morePeople the world over know of Rio de Janeiro and it’s allures and it’s landmarks. Most dream of visiting; it is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere. But what of Rio’s twin from the other side of Guanabara Bay? Niteroi is an outstanding destination in itself. Bustling neighbourhoods cling to the coastline, interspersed with beaches as
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