Colors of Rio de Janeiro - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Local residents are very smiling, cheerful and friendly people. They are very responsive and are always ready to help, so foreigners will literally feel in Rio like at home. The city is home to immigrants from different countries and this is the reason why visitors here are very friendly to newcomers. However, this is also the reason for a taboo for the local people – all talks about race are banned. Any manifestation of neglect concerning this topic can be viewed as racist behavior.
Guests of Rio de Janeiro will have an opportunity to spend several days in a real old castle if they decide to stop at the truly unique Castelo Valentim. The magnificent castle with high … Open
Rio de Janeiro is rich in attractive hotels perfect for a romantic holiday, and Elegance hotel is one of the most sought after accommodations in this category. It is open in a stylish … Open
The Brazilian beer festival is the most grandiose event of its kind outside the European continent. Annually, from October 1 to October 20, Santa Catarina hosts almost 2 million tourists. Traditional entertainment is a beer marathon, during which the participants of the competition run a mile and a half, drinking every 300 meters on a large mug of beer. Absorption of the foamy drink is accompanied by a mandatory "Prosit!", a joint swing and a traditional Teutonic roar. Oktoberfest is celebrated in this state, not by chance - thanks to the large number of people from the Rhine, Isar, and Elbe, it has long been called "Brazilian Germany". The city is visited by painted cisterns, from which local beer is sold - by the way, is not worse than German beer. And that was, from what to drink, at each corner are traded mugs, German in appearance, Brazilian in origin and varied in form and size.
Oskelen is one of the most famous shopping centers in Rio. It is one of the largest centers in the city and is popular primarily because of affordable prices. There are dozens of clothes … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Rio de Janeiro and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Rio de Janeiro
♥ Basílica da Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, Rio de Janeiro, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basílica de Santa Teresinha do Menino Jesus, Rio de Janeiro, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja de Santa Casa de Misericórdia, São Cristóvão, 2.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Santuário Basílica de São Sebastião, Rio de Janeiro, 2.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basílica do Imaculado Coração de Maria, Rio de Janeiro, 4.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito, Rio de Janeiro, 5.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Catedral Metropolitana São Sebastião, Rio de Janeiro, 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basílica da Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, Rio de Janeiro, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basílica de Santa Teresinha do Menino Jesus, Rio de Janeiro, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja de Santa Casa de Misericórdia, São Cristóvão, 2.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Santuário Basílica de São Sebastião, Rio de Janeiro, 2.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basílica do Imaculado Coração de Maria, Rio de Janeiro, 4.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito, Rio de Janeiro, 5.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Catedral Metropolitana São Sebastião, Rio de Janeiro, 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Rio de Janeiro
♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' , 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Ilha Fiscal' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castelo de Itaipava' , 61 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' , 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Ilha Fiscal' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castelo de Itaipava' , 61 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Rio de Janeiro and around
Complexo do Alemao
From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Rio de Janeiro center - 6 km.
Hourly the cable car can carry up to 3,000 passengers. That’s the unique in all respects and environmentally friendly transport system. The starting point of the tramway is Bonsucesso station and it takes about 17 minutes to get from there to the terminal station. It’s also worth noting that Complexo do Alemao is the cheapest cable car in the world, the cost of one trip is only 1 real. Local residents are eligible to receive two free tickets every day. …
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Rio carnaval
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Check on the map: Distance from Rio de Janeiro center - 3.6 km.
The holiday program is varied and saturated enough. The King and the Queen of the Carnival are elected every year. Samba schools parade remains the most important event. Splendid dancers in handmade costumes with sparkling rhinestones, thundering music and hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic people. The most popular Carnival of the planet has a mass of original traditions. Making costumes that have to be unique and the construction of huge carts takes a lot of time. Each samba school prepares interesting performances for the party. Lots of interesting entertainment, open air concerts and firework displays as well as different gastronomic events the guests can expect from the Rio Carnival, one of the world’s wildest parties. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Rio de Janeiro. Learn the best periods to visit Rio de Janeiro to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Rio de Janeiro.