Tag: Zona Oeste
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bumping into a bar at every corner is a pretty common thing in Rio, but finding the perfect spots isn't as simple: one must be a longtime habitué of the city's bohemian life. Recently,...
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Under heavy rains, more than 5,000 Armed Forces and police officers are conducting operations in six communities in the area of Jacarepaguá, in the western region of Rio de...
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the city’s Zona Oeste (West Zone) Barra da Tijuca is the newest of Rio de Janeiro’s neighborhoods, with much of it only having been developed as recently as...
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Apart from its spectacular beaches, mountains and waterfalls, Rio has a lot to offer when it comes to nice, tropical forrest areas. From São Cristóvão, in Zona Norte (North Zone),...
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report by major Brazilian news outlet O Globo stated that 2018 should see the real estate market turn around for the country as a whole. However experts in the...
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With Rio’s scorching summer sun and crowded beaches, this time of year can drive some Cariocas and even visitors a bit crazy. Luckily Rio’s lush environment also offers some amazing...
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One doesn't need to go too far in order to enjoy a paradise-like beach this summer. Rio's Zona Oeste (West Zone), the city's largest region, offers at least sixteen stunning...
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last Saturday, September 30th, the Military Police of Rio's State launched an operation to reinforce the security in Rio's beaches, from Flamengo to Recreio. With eight hundred extra police officers patrolling...
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Police in Rio have been investigating the death of a German tourist since yesterday, Monday, May 22nd. According to the Barra da Tijuca battalion command, Christoph Josef was murdered by...
