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Aug 22, 2010, How We Built This Travel Website
Aug 6, 2010, A Fur Seal visits a Beach Near Rio !A 5 foot long, 300 lb, Fur Seal came ashore unexpectedly on Praia Seca (Dry beach)in the Araruama area of Rio de Janeiro state. It's thought that bad winter weather took the seal of of it's normal course. It was uninjured and allowed to return to the ocean.
Aug 3, 2010, Ive Mendes Music Video - Hot !
Aug 1, 2010, Hot Temperatures brings "Summer" to Rio's Beaches
Unseasonably warm temperatures (31 C)occured this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, bringing thousands of Cariocas (Rio Natives) to flock to the beaches. See the OGlobo video here.
Jul 31, 2010, Lemon Spirit HostelSee our latest Rio de Janeiro Hostel review. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lemon Spirit Hostel" Jul 16, 2010, Brazil is Calling You ! See the latest video
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Jun 14, 2010, The Surf Bus has suspended its operationsThe Surf Bus suspended its operations in the Spring of 2010. We have not been able to determine if they will resume transportation services to the beaches outside of Rio or if the company is being sold, etc. Check back, as we will udpate the site as we receive information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Surf Bus has suspended its operations" Jun 12, 2010, Renovations of Christ the Redeemer Statue are completed !
Jun 5, 2010, The Gringo Cafe - our latest restaurant reviewServing American style cuisine in Ipanema. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Gringo Cafe - our latest restaurant review" Jun 3, 2010, Christ the Redeemer Statue Renovation is nearly completedThe Catholic Archdiocese announced that the work should be completed by the end of June. Visit our Facebook page to see the video of the restoration progress. May 26, 2010, Christ Redeemer restoration progressWe were in Rio the week before last and the renovations were well under way, but we could not find any news of a date certain for completion. June 15th is the original estimated completion date. We checked the local news sites today and could not find any recent articves updating the progress. We'll check with our local sources and update our facebook page and website blog as we get more information. Apr 25, 2010, Christ Redeemer Statue has reopened after heavy rains SaturdayAccess to the religious monument was closed Saturday April 24th after more heavy rain fell on an already saturated mountainside. OGlobo reports the park has reopened 8am Sunday April 25th. Read more at OGlobo.com article below. Apr 24, 2010, Christ Redeemer Statue Restoration - completion date?Mid June was the original projected restoration completion date for Christ the Redeemer statue. We have not read or heard anything else about a more exact estimate for completion. However, the recent heavy rains in Rio, subsequent small landlsides on Corcovado Mountain , and the unfortunate graffitti vandalism of the statue last week may create delays in the restoration completion. We'll udpate our facebook page as well as our website blog as we receive new information. We'll be sure to send a Facebook update to all of our fans. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christ Redeemer Statue Restoration - completion date?" Apr 21, 2010, Christ the Redeemer Statue re-opens April 21st !We have learned that access by road to Christ the Redeemer Statue will re-open on Wednesday April 21st. The tram has not yet re-opened, so visitors will have to reach the the top of Corcovado Mountain by car, taxi, or tour bus. The park will be open from 8am to 5pm daily. Visit our website page via the link below for tips on getting there by taxi. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christ the Redeemer Statue re-opens April 21st !" Apr 19, 2010, Christ Redeemer Statute closed (for now)As of today the road and train going up Corcovado Mountain remains closed, and we have not heard or seen anything published about a re-open date. Check back to our site blog and and our Facebook page, as we'll update as soon as we receive news. Note that the Christ the Redeemer statue is undergoing major renovations at this time and will be covered in scaffolding for the next 2 months or so. This will detract from much of the value of visiting the site, however one can still enjoy the phenomenal views of the city, the bay, the ocean, and the surrounding mountains. Mar 30, 2010, Rescuing Penguins in Rio de JaneiroRead the CNN article and see the video of tourist Penguins arriving on Ipanema Beach! Mar 20, 2010, Rio Fights to Take Back the SlumsRio de Janeiro police and city government continue efforts to "pacify" the favelas (slums) throughout the city. Cantagalo and Pavao-Pavaozinho are two such Favelas located near Ipanema and Copacabana. Read the full article here. Mar 8, 2010, Work starts on Repairing Christ The Redeemer StatueIn early March work begins to repair Christ the Redeemer Statue, which will continue through June. The famous site will remain open to visitors but Cristo will be covered by scaffolding. Read the translated O Globo article here. Feb 27, 2010, Paris Hilton Sparks Controversy in Brazil - see the Video!Paris made a big splash in Rio at Carnival 2010 by promoting the Devassa Beer brand. Some in Brazil thought her commercial was just a bit too racey... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paris Hilton Sparks Controversy in Brazil - see the Video!" Feb 21, 2010, Looking for Drinks & Great Food in Rio?Visit our Rio de Janeiro Bars page to get the low down on the best water holes in the city..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Looking for Drinks & Great Food in Rio?" Feb 16, 2010, New Photos from Rio Carnival 2010!See photos of the parades, blocos, and beautiful Carnival Dancers... Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Photos from Rio Carnival 2010!" Feb 11, 2010, Madonna & Beyonce head to Rio for carnivalMadonna, Beyonce, and other American celebrities landed in Rio de Janeiro this week for the 2010 Carnival (Carnaval) festivities. Read the AFP article here for details. Feb 11, 2010, Rio's "Shock Order" Program to make over the beachesThe Mayor's quest to make Ipanema Beach a bit more orderly and safe is taking hold. Read the New York Times article and judge for yourself! Jan 24, 2010, The Best Brazil Airfare Search EnginesWe've created a page that links to the best travel sites to help you locate cheap flights to Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Bookmark this page for all your travel booking needs! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Best Brazil Airfare Search Engines" Jan 17, 2010, Film Star Hugh Jackman and Family Visit Rio de JaneiroHugh Jackman spent time in Rio recently filming a commercial on Prainha Beach. Jan 17, 2010, We've added The RioTimes News Feed to our siteWe are now streaming Rio de Janeiro's only on-line English language news website to our news page. Read about current events, sports, entertainment, and politics here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "We've added The RioTimes News Feed to our site" Jan 12, 2010, Morro do Leme - Rainforest Nature Trail & Historical FortConvenient access from Copacabana beach to this nature hike makes for a fun 2 hour diversion. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Morro do Leme - Rainforest Nature Trail & Historical Fort" Jan 10, 2010, Metro Station opens in Ipanema ...finally!Tourists staying will now be able to easily reach Centro, Maracana Stadium, elsewhere. Ipanema real estate prices expected to rise. Read article at the RioTimes. Jan 1, 2010, Videos of the 2009 / 2010 New Year's Eve Celebration and Fireworks, at Copacabana Beach !15 minutes of spectacular fireworks amazed over 2 million people on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro Brazil 12/31/09... Dec 31, 2009, Photos of the world's largest floating Christmas Tree !Every December the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro is the site of the fantastic floating Christmas tree covered with millions of lights. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Photos of the world's largest floating Christmas Tree !"
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