Rio - a former capital of Brazil
by Lady_Disdain
Rio de Janeiro was the capital city of Brazil for most of its history - from 1716 to 1960, when Bras?lia was inaugurated. This means that it was a Colonial, Imperial and Republic capital - not bad!
This had enormous impact on the city. Near the docks, you can visit the colonial era buildings. Pra?a XV changed enormously over the years, reflecting each era, as shown in an exhibition in Pal?cio Tiradentes. When the Portuguese Court moved to Brazil because of Napoleon, a huge makeover was done: theaters, palaces and the spetacular Library were built.
Brazil's independence was declared by the king of Portugal's son, who also set himself up as Emperor as well (talk about family feuds!). S?o Cristov?o still has many remains of imperial splendor, specially in Quinta da Boa Vista.
During the Republican period and specially during the 1940 and 1950, many public buildings were erected. The Pal?cio Duque de Caxias, the Army Headquarters, is a fine example of Art Deco, as is Central do Brasil, the central rail station.
History is all around - look for it!
The ideal thing is to go for...
by agusting
The ideal thing is to go for several days to know the maximum thing possible but if it is not your opportunity I count you that the center of River is a place of business full with offices, buildings high and very few stores for what becomes one of the things to erase of your list of activities, because you won't lose of a lot.
A "PROVINCE" CALLED LEBLON
by RafaelTheSecond
It is for sure the mostly porshy neighborhood of Rio, it is almost an ISLAND OF PEACE in the urban chaos, hehehehe :) Walking in the streets of Leblon is a pleasant thing to do when you are in Rio. You will see old houses and very nice homes as well!;)
People in Leblon has excellent taste, very well off stores, fine restaurants and the beach is incredibly beautiful at this side of the shore!
May 11th, 2006
CARIOCAS
by marcbrazil
Most of you know that CARIOCA is the nickname given to a native from Rio, I was born upnorth, in the State of Maranhão, but Carioca is more than being from this land...It is a state of spirit, you can see the happiness and the generosity of the Cariocas when you are at the Samba Parade in the temple of Samba, the so famous Sambodromo, there you see all cariocas of all social level celebrate gladness, pleasure and joy!!!
When you come to this city yourealize that there is soemthing different here, something that makes you feel complete in love with the land and also the people!
A REAL CARIOCA HAS A SAMBA SCHOOL - IN my case I am MANGUEIRA
A REAL CARIOCA HAS A FOOTBALL TEAM - In my case I am Flamengo
A REAL CARIOCA LOVES THE BEACH - I am crazy about Ipanema
A REAL CARIOCA LOVES THE SUN - I am a summer person!!!
Half of me belongs to Maranhão, that is my root, but the other half of me belongs to this land called Rio de Janeiro!
HEALTH ADVISORIES
by Alless
No vaccines are required for entry. We do not recommend drinking the tap water. Food sold by street vendors is generally safe to eat, but make sure the food has been freshly cooked and take note of the appearance of the vending stand. Sanitation standards are not always up to par, so use your best judgment. Watch out for inexpensive lunch counters, which vary greatly in cleanliness, too. Food served in upper and moderately priced restaurants is generally safe.
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Cycling and running on the beach.
Copocabana Beach
Lagoa and Ipanema/Leblon
Zooming in from Pão de Açucar
