By Ana Gabriela Ribeiro, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The neighborhood of Leblon is perhaps the most exclusive and expensive in the city, yet bordered on two sides by canals draining into the sea, polluted water is often harming the beach’s appeal. On one side is the Jardim de Allah canal, and the [...]
By Ségolène Poirier, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After the 34.9 percent surge of Rio’s 2011 rental market, it is hard to keep up with the changes in how far one’s money will go. For those with the means, looking at renting in Rio with a budget of R$10,000 per month (US$5,400 with [...]
By Stephen Eisenhammer, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 18th Latin Oil Week conference and the 8th Latin Petroleum Strategy Briefing, organized by Global Pacific and Partners, will be held in Rio de Janeiro, from April 16th to April 18th. The conference, which is the longest running upstream event in Latin America, will [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The desire for indulgence, even after Easter, is still rather strong particularly for those who have gotten accustomed to the taste of chocolate eggs. Luckily, Cariocas know their stuff when it comes to cakes and sweets with a variety of cafes and confectionaries (padarias) across [...]
By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The best Wednesday (hump-day) treatment for many is to find a chill place to enjoy some drinks, some food, some music, and meet up with some like-minded locals. Something comfortable but a bit different from your favorite bairro chopperia, without committing to an all-nighter, [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There is no place else where one can pick up a microphone, take center stage and be cheered on (or in some cases not) like a karaoke bar. It continues to be a popular social craze for anyone who loves music and relishes the opportunity [...]
This lovely apartment with modern furniture, spacious. One en suite bedroom, two smaller bedrooms, large living room. Monthly rent: R$14,000 + bills, negotiable. info@rioexclusive.com +55 21 93505168
This dream of a luxury Penthouse is located in the Rio de Janeiro district Leblon, Rio de Janeiro’s most exclusive neighborhood, only fifty meters away from the beach, and five minutes walking distance from Rio de Janeiro’s fanciest restaurants and shopping areas. On the lower floor, this duplex penthouse features an 80m2 luxury living room, [...]
By Stephen Eisenhammer, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The pacification of Rio’s largest favela – Rocinha – as well as neighboring Vidigal in November 2011, has had a dramatic effect on the communities, causing much interest in real estate developers. Yet while the pacification has affected the sense of security in neighboring Leblon [...]
By Sarah de Sainte Croix, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio State government and the City Hall have announced that Ipanema will be the first beach to be cleaned-up as part of the new the Sena Limpa program. The principle water pollution along this part of the coast comes from sewage discharged [...]
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