Free Amazon exhibit at Rio's Botanical Garden

Foto: DivulgaçãoFree Amazon exhibit at Rio's Botanical Garden"The Amazon is ours. Should we be approaching its wonders with a sense of power or a sense of wonder? "- Jacques Cousteau World renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau was known especially for his long exploratory trips around the world, where he cataloged and studied different species throughout the five oceans."Regresso à Amazônia" exhibit brings together thirty photographs taken during...

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Maracanã will host not just the three games of the Confederations Cup but also the WorldCup and the Olympic Games

Foto: Fernando MaiaMaracanã will host not just the three games of the Confederations Cup but also the WorldCup and the Olympic GamesIn the golden period of the Brazilian national team, which won three world titles between 1958 and 1970, the writer Nelson Rodrigues coined the term ‘a pátria de chuteiras’ (‘the country in football boots’). He was describing the way Brazilian people resonate, dream, curse and just plain live football. The 11 players...

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Two-way tickets on July 25th and 26th available for sale with special pass only

Foto: Alexandre Macieira | RioturTwo-way tickets on July 25th and 26th available for sale with special pass onlyPilgrims coming to the Welcoming and Via Sacra events taking place on July 25th and 26 July, in Copacabana beach, during the World Youth Day events can now prepare and choose the best time of day to be on their way. MetrôRio has special passes for the two events attended by Pope Francis. Ticket sales take place daily until the 17th, from...

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Free performances to take place in Cantagalo community

Foto: DivulgaçãoFree performances to take place in Cantagalo communityAfroReggae is responsible for some great work within Rio’s disadvantaged communities, and it is also known for using art as a tool for social transformation. One of the organization’s cultural ventures, Afro Circo, premieres its new show, dubbed “Genesis”, which mixes dance, music and circus skills to tell the story of human evolution starting from the dark mythology of the Yoruba....

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UFC 163 - RIO

UFC 163  Date: August/03 Address: Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 - Barra da Tijuca - Tel. 3035 5200Place: HSBC ArenaDescription: The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro with disputes that promise to take the public to another level of excitement. The main fight will be the Featherweight Title, disputed between Brazilian champion,José Aldo, and his opponent, Anthony Pettis. To the delight of fans of the event,...

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Project created to facilitate access to Christ the Redeemer

Foto: Alexandre Macieira | RioturProject created to facilitate access to Christ the RedeemerIn order to facilitate access to Christ the Redeemer, one the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, tickets to the Corcovado Train are now available online, at www.corcovado.com.br or at Riotur’s Tourist Information Office at Rua Candelaria, in Downtown Rio.Another way to get to the famous statue of Christ is the new van service made available by the city hall....

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