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Date: one weekend in March and November Portas Albertas is a semi-annual festival where the artists of Saint Teresa open their studios to the public and neighbourhoods become living art installations. Dates vary so stop by the Cama e Cafe or Parque das Ruinas for current information.
Date: one weekend in March and November Portas Albertas is a semi-annual festival where the artists of Saint Teresa open their studios to the public and neighbourhoods become living art installations. Dates vary so stop by the Cama e Cafe or Parque das Ruinas for current information.
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rio-de-janeiroDate: January 20th This festival commemorates the patron saint of the city. A procession carries his image from the Igreja de Sao Sebastiao dos Capuchinos in Tijuca to the Catedral Metropolitana. When it arrives at the Catedral it is blessed in a Mass celebrated by the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro.
rio-de-janeiroDate: March 1st This festival celebrates the founding of the city by Estacio de Sa in 1565, with a Mass in the church of its patron saint Sao Sebastiao.
rio-de-janeiroDate: March or April Celebrated throughout the city, this festival is all about Good Friday. A re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross under the Arcos do Lapa is carried out by more than 100 actors.
rio-de-janeiroDate: officially from the Friday to the Tuesday preceding Lent (Ash Wednesday is the close of the festival) This festival is what you come to Rio for!
rio-de-janeiroThe June Festival is considered to be one of the most important folkloric festivals in Brazil. In Rio it is celebrated in many public squares, primarily on June 13th at the Dia de Santo Antonio, June 24th at Dio de Sao Joao and June 29th Dia de Sao Pedro.
rio-de-janeiroDate: July 13th The patron saint of fishing is commemorated by the fishing community here. A marine procession starts at the fishing district of Caju and decorated boats proceed to the statue of Sao Pedro in Urca.
rio-de-janeiroDate: August 15th The festivities for this event start at 8am and continue all day as people gather at the Igreja de NS da Gloria do Outeiro to attend mass marking the Feast of Assumption. There is a procession in the streets of Gloria and music and colourful stalls are set in the Praca NS da Gloria.
rio-de-janeiroDate: September 7th Brazil’s Independence Day is celebrated in Rio with a big military procession down Av Presidente Vargas. Beginning at 8am at Candelaria, it goes past Praca Onze, north of the Sambodroma.
rio-de-janeiroDate: September and October Over 200 international films from over 35 countries are shown at this film festival which is the biggest in Latin America. Running for 15 days straight, it goes from the last week of September until the first week of October.
rio-de-janeiroDates vary annually for this event which features 3 night of international and national musicians playing a wide variety of music, not just jazz.
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rio-de-janeiroAddress: Estrada das Bandeirantes 24,000, Recreio dos Bandeirantes Tel: 2428 9000 Admission: US$14 Opening Times: 10am-5pm Sat, Sun and holidays
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Av Ayrton Senna 2800, Barra da Tijuca Tel: 2421 9444 Admission: adult/child US$12/14 Opening Times: 2-9pm Thu-Sun, noon-9pm Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: 1st floor, Barra Shopping, Av das Americas, Barra da Tijuca Opening Times: 10am-10pm
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Paula e Silva, Sao Cristovao Tel: 2569 2024 Admission: US$2 Opening Times: 9am-4:30pm Tue-Sun
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rio-de-janeiroThe original design of this church (dating back to the 16th century) was originally commissioned by a sea captain who had almost been lost at sea and, upon his safe return, decided to build a church. The design was later revised which led to its present day grandeur. This church is one of the wealthiest and largest churches of Brazil. The design itself is a combination of the Baroque and Renaissance styles, with six panels on the ceiling depicting the story of the captain and the subsequent building of the church. Mass is read at 9am, 10am and 11am on Sunday.
rio-de-janeiroWhile on first look the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon seem to be just one long beach, there are posts along it that subdivide it into sections appropriate for the diverse crowds that come here. Posto 9 is where you’ll find Rio’s coolest and gorgeous people hang out. That area is also called Cemeterio dos Elefantes because of the old leftists, hippies and artists who go there as well. The beach in front of Rua Farme de Amoedo (called Bolsa de Valores or Crystal Palace) is the gay section while Posto 8 is primarily the domain of favela children. Arpoador, located between Ipanema and Copacabana is Rio’s most popular surfing spot.
rio-de-janeiroConsidered to be one of the most beautiful spots in the city, this lake has a 7.2lm cycling/walking track around it. Bikes and paddle boats are available from the Parque Brigadeiro Faria Lima which is nearby. Kiosks dotted around the lake have lovely alfresco dining, serving caipirinhas (sugarcane spirit and crushed citrus) while accompanied by music.
rio-de-janeiroThis botanical garden, that’s the symbol of the suburb it is named after, houses over 5000 species of plant. Designed by order of Prince Regent Dom Joao in 1808, it’s a quiet place on weekdays but busier on weekends when families come and there is an outdoor cafe.
rio-de-janeiroEnglish style gardens and lakes are to be found here as well as the Instituto Nacional de Belas Artes, which often houses art exhibitions.
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rio-de-janeiroA slice of Switzerland in Latin America, you’ll find flambes, fondues and constantly changing menu.
rio-de-janeiroItalian food is served in this candlelit setting which caters to a well-dressed crowd.
rio-de-janeiroAn all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with waiters working the room with delicious platters of tuna, salmon, lobster, mussels and scallops.
rio-de-janeiroFound inside the Planetarium, 00 is a sleek restaurant that serves Brazilian dishes with Mediterranean and Asian touches. Some of Rio’s best DJs spin tracks here so stick around with a cocktail at the bar.
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Custodio Serrao 62, Lagoa Tel: 2539 4542 Opening Times: 7pm-12:30am Mon-Thu and Sat, noon-4pm and 7pm 12:30am Fri
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Dias Ferreira 256, Leblon Opening Times: Noon-4pm and 7pm-1:30am Mon-Fri, 1:30 til last customer Saturdays and Sundays
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Rainha Guilhermina 95B, Leblon Tel: 2259 2962 Opening Times: 7pm until last customer Tues-Fri, noon til last customer Sat, to 10pm Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Farme de Amoedo 43, Ipanema Opening Times: 9am-8pm Sun and Mon, 8am-11:30pm Tues-Sat
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Visonde de Piraja 572, Ipanema Opening Times: 9am-midnight Mon-Sat, 1pm-midnight Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Ronald de Arvalho 55C, Copacabana Tel: 2275 5596 Opening Times: Closed Sundays