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Travel Blogs from Rio de Janeiro
Am Zuckerhut
Nach der Inselidylle ging es nun in die Grossstadt. Rio hat mich mit zwei Tagen heftigen Regenschauern begrüsst. Aber dann wurde es zum Glück etwas schöner und ich konnte die Umgebung erkunden.
Trotz des strömenden Regens habe ich eine Tour in eines der Favelas von Rio gemacht. Dies sind die Armenviertel, heute leben jedoch viele von der Mittelschicht in diesen Favelas, es sind nicht mehr nur Quartiere der Armen. So sieht man auf den meissten Dächern auch ...
The last few days in Brazil
... Fossa” and I didn’t know yet that I am going to life there for the next months.
- All the crazy and amazing student house parties in Rio Claro like the anniversary of my “Republica Fossa”, or the Samba Pool Party of the “Republica dos magrelos”, and the “Cervejadas” at ASFAFI or in all the other “Republicas” and the way the student party in Rio Claro.
- The ...
The City of God......
... electricity, water, cable etc. they can access the main lines for free. Favelas are typically controlled by drug dealers. No Gringo or person can enter a favela unless they know someone that lives there, they have there own community and it struck me that even though they were controlled by drug dealers that I didn't feel uneasy or scared while we were there. Petty crime within the favelas doesn't occur, they would have the dealers to answer to.
The streets of the favela ...
Day 24
... emerge from the city streets to this vast open beach, to the left it strethed for miles, to the right beautiful lush green mountains like a camels hump and out beyond the sea are little scattered islands. In front of me is a kiosk with bunches of coconuts, people drinking from them with straws, then the beach with volleyball nets, hot bodies and lot of bums! Im starting to see the charm of Rio.
I walked down the beach with my coconut, in my dress feeling very ...
On to RIO!!!!
... They hurried to the room to take it in.
A bottle of wine was ordered and the three enjoy the spectacular moonrise while making plans for dinner. It is decided that a traditional Brazilian restaurant is the perfect destination. The hotel desk clerk recommends a place right around the corner. Traditional Brazilian is a bit like cafeteria buffet meets dim sum. There is a large buffet with every kind of ...
Other places to stay in Rio de Janeiro
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Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotelfrom $400- Off the beaten track but pleasant.
- Ugly Americans and other (mis) Adventures
- Great hotel...
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Royal Tulip Rio de Janeiro
São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotelfrom $221 -
Golden Tulip Continental
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotel$290 average -
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Av. Atlantica, 4240, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotelfrom $400 -
JW Marriott Hotel
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $223 -
Promenade Barra First
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $187 -
Golden Tulip Regente
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $200- Terrible experience
- Best hotel in Brazil
- Graet location and good value
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Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Centro, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $139 -
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotelfrom $489 -
Windsor Excelsior Hotel
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $212 -
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $306- Una mala experiencia en el Pestana
- Poor Experience At The Pestana
- Good Hotel No Problems
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Windsor Florida Hotel
Rua Ferreira Viana 81 , Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $153 -
Hotel Caesar Park Ipanema
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotelfrom $356 -
Acapulco Copacabana
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $169 -
Hotel Gloria
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotel -
Royalty Barra Hotel
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $210 -
Hotel Novo Mundo
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $165 -
Leme Othon Palace
Leme, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $223 -
Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $192 -
Hotel Marina Palace
Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $234- Safe but advises needed
- Very Nice Place to stay
- Very Friendly and Happy People!!
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Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Centro, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $99 -
Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Leme, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $372 -
Ipanema Plaza Hotel
Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $225 -
Windsor Asturias Hotel
Centro, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotel$258 average -
Savoy Othon Travel
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $260 -
Everest Rio Hotel
Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $218