By Anna Kaiser, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While many who come to Rio seek out accommodations along the iconic Zona Sul (South Zone) beach neighborhoods, not everyone can afford the rising prices alone. Continuing our 2013 coverage of rental prices in Rio, we are updating our 2011 report on roommate options, traditionally [...]
By Anna Kaiser, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Continuing coverage of rent prices in Zona Sul (South Zone) from previous years, in 2013 we look to see what R$2,500 per month can rent in Rio’s most sought-after neighborhoods. One of the most expensive areas in Latin America, Zona Sul is popular among Cariocas, [...]
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By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Botafogo were crowned 2013 Campeonato Carioca champions yesterday after winning the Taça Rio. A 1-0 win over Laranjeiras outfit Fluminense gave them the trophy, and with the Taça Guanabara success in March, was sufficient to give them the state crown, the twentieth in their [...]
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Botafogo and Fluminense will lock horns in the final of the Taça Rio next week after both beat lower opposition in the semis. Fogo thrashed Resende 5-0 on the Saturday whilst Fluminense brushed aside Volta Redonda yesterday afternoon 4-1. Botafogo were never in danger [...]
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By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Fluminense will meet Volta Redonda whilst Botafogo face Resende as the Taça Rio semi-finals were decided yesterday afternoon. Fluminense comfortably saw off Bangu 2-0 at São Januário, and Bruno Mendes put his goal drought behind him as Botafogo laboured to a 1-0 victory over [...]
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Hernane hat-trick was enough to put Flamengo into the next round of the 2013 Copa do Brasil last night as the Rubro-Negro comprehensively defeated Remo 3-0. After a 1-0 win in the first leg away from home Fla went through with a 4-0 [...]
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Flamengo beat Fluminense 3-1 yesterday in the first Fla-Flu classico of 2013 in the Taça Rio. A brace from Renato Abreu, as well as a strike from Hernane, were enough for the Rubro-Negro to overcome their great local rivals. Flamengo are already eliminated from [...]
By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Three restaurants founded by a trio of entrepreneurs are creatively blending unique ambiances with internationally-influenced cuisine in Rio. The restaurants; Miam Miam, Oui Oui and the recently opened, Mira!, all focus on the idea of “comfort food” and were founded by chef Roberta Ciasca and [...]
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