Blog for Rio de Janeiro and the site Gringo-Rio.com

Hi! This is the blog for Gringo-Rio.com. Here will be published all new and updated content. I also post small texts with thoughts and reflexions on what�s going on in Rio.

Carnival Tickets 2012

Here you can order tickets for Sambodromo Carnival 2012. Sector 10.

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Bahia Transfer With Cruz The Coast Brazil

The Bahia Transfer with Cruz the Coast is a hop on hop off service that can take you to some of the best beaches in Brazil with minimum effort. Gringo-Rio can offer you this trip at unique prices.

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In Rio today

In a internet cafe in rio right now on my last day here. Havent done much since i arrived. Although go carts sound cool :

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Rio Carnival 2012; The Dates

When is Rio Carnival 2012? Here you can find out when Carnival is and for how many days, 2012, 2013, 2014 and onwards.

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Altitude Parapente - Hang and Para Gliding in Rio

Altitude Parapente can take you hang and para gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Safety and experienced pilots is guaranteed.

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Book Tours in Rio

On this page you can book some of the best tours in Rio from various operators. Samba schools, city tours, hang gliding, favela tours and scuba diving. Easy to book, no deposit.

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Climbing in Rio with Rocks in Rio

Rocks in Rio make can make your stay in Rio even more unfotgettable. On this page you can learn more and book trips.

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Brazilian Culture For Foreigners

Projeto Brasileirinho is a new venture that offer courses on various aspects of Brazilian culture for foreigners. Two hours cost 40 R$. Learn more on their site!

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Yoga in Rio

To practice yoga in Rio is easy. There are lots of options. Everything from outdoor meditation to hot yoga in a gym. Here is some info.

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The Hidden Journeys Project Rio Photos

This page is about the Hidden Journeys project. Aerial photos from all over the world including Rio de Janeiro.

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Subway in Rio

The Subway in Rio de janeiro is safe, clean and reliable. Here is a subway map and information on how to catch it.

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Buzios Transfer With Cruz The Coast

This page has information about a great Buzios transfer. Get picked up from your place of residence in Rio and get taken straight to this beautiful beach town.

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Learn Portuguese in Rio

Do you want to learn Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro? Here you will find information about Portuguese courses. Also has online dictionaries and general info on the Portuguese language.

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Carnaval Sambaschool Salguiero

A few minutes before going onto the Avenida Sambadrome for Salguiero Sambaschool

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FIFA World Cup 2014 in Rio

The Fifa World Cup 2014 will be held in Brazil. On this page you can learn about the planning and execution of this huge event.

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2016 Summer Olympics in Rio

The 2016 Summer Olympics are to be held in Rio de Janeiro. On this page you can learn about the event and what the plans are like.

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Tip for Carnival in Lapa

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Rio Marchinhas free shows celebrating Women International Day

From March 4th to 8th, the Lapas Arches sites free concerts, carnival bands, blocks and popular orchestras. This is a tribute to Tia Ciata, who received in her home, during the beginning of 20th century, the first parties where the rhythm samba begun. She is considerated the mother of samba. These shows also celebrated the baianas and all women whose international day is March 8th, during Carnivals Tuesday.

March 4th6pm 18h Block Rio MaracatuRua dos Arcos (Arches Street).

7:30pm 19h30 Singer Teresa CristinaClassic sambas and marchinhas.

9:30pm 21h30 Block Mulheres de ChicoCreative new versions for Chico Buarques songs.

March 5th4pm 16h Block Carioca da GemaBlock of samba. It begins on Lavradio Street and ends in front of Fundicao Progresso

9pm 21h Group CasuarinaConsidered one of the best groups of samba.

March 6th6pm 18h Block Ceu na TerraMarchinhas, frevos, maracatus, cirandas and maxixes

7:30pm 19h30 Banda FundicaoThe band plays finalist songs from National Marchinhas Contest (Concurso Nacional de Marchinhas)

9:30pm 21h30 Orquestra RepublicanaSamba, choro and songs from Pixinguinha, Aldir Blanc, Jackson do Pandeiro, Chico Buarque, Noel Rosa, Cartola, Dorival Caymmi, Gilberto Gil and Paulinho da Viola, among others.

March 7th6pm 18h Bloco da AnsiedadeCarnival block of frevoRua dos Arcos (Arches Street).

7:30 19h30 Band Songoro CosongoPsico tropical musik. Latin american musicians mix rythyms like merengue, frevo, salsa, afro-beat, reggae, among others.

9:30pm 21h30 Block BangalafumengaNew versons of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB)

March 8th6pm 18h Block ZooblocoBlock for kids with songs related to animal world.

7:30 19h30 Block Cordao do BoitataWith special guests: Dona Ivone Lara e Aurea Martins. Marchinhas, samba, maxixe, frevo, choro and afoxe, besides new versions for Heitor Villa Lobos and Bach compositions in Carnival rhythm.

Cantagalo Hike Adventure

This page is where you can book a hike through the favela Cantagalo. Afrer climbing the steep hill through the small community the view from the top of the hill is fantastic.

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posto 9 ?

Posto 9 One thing hasn´t changed, there is a constant cloud of pot smoke over this area!(?????????????????)is a big lie!

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Lamole

I love to eat here. The people are very nice and the food is great here. I ate there 10 days out of the three weeks I spent in Rio.They do cater to Americans

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My least favorite Brazil experience - Dengue Fever

I love Brazil and have spent quite a lot of time there. My worst experience though was a bout of Dengue Fever. I spent several weeks at a resort about

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Kid at Copacabana Beach

I currently live part time in Copacabana and have visit Brazil over the last 7 years for business and for pleasure. I use to stay in the JW Marriott often

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Pet Products

If you want to buy exclusive handmade clothes for your pets go to Mon Petit Ami Pet Shop. It is located at Citta America Shopping Center, the same place

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Albamar

This restaurant is a timber rotunda which was once part of the market fronting the cais. That's all gone but the rotunda remains. Inside is a very traditional

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Go To A Samba School Rehearsal Party With Brazil Expedition

To experience a real Samba school rehearsal party in Rio can be a life changing experience. Brazil Expedition makes it easy.

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Scuba Diving in Rio

Many people want to do scuba diving in Rio. Here you can read about the best spots and how to get there. With general tips, addresses and links.

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Dive With PL Divers in Arraial do Cabo

PL Divers is a professional dive operation run by Belgian and A Brazilian. On this page you can book your dive.

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Bars in Rio de Janeiro

All the information about bars in Rio de Janeiro you need. An excellent selection listed by neighbourhood with addresses and phone numbers.

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Lunch in Rio

Eating out for lunch in Rio de Janeiro is normally pretty cheap. There are plenty of offers and many places only open daytime. Read more about it here.

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Book A Carioca Tour With Brazil Expedition

On this page you can book a Carioca tour with Brazil Expedition. It is a city tour that will take you to most of the sights and attractions in Rio in just one day.

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Copacabana Beach

I loved the people,everyone in their bikinis,the temporary tatoo palours on the beach,the shopping at great affordable prices as well as the fact that

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Foreign Exchange in Rio de Janeiro; Banks in Rio

What about Foreign Exchange in Rio de Janeiro? Where do you get the best rates? Which banks in Rio accepts your visa card and when are they open? Where is best to exchange traveller cheques?

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Mr Lam - avoid at all costs!

Plush surroundings and attentive service, but absurdly over-priced (at Rs$ 170 per head, with no wine or desert), for unappetising food which bears no

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Rio Apartments; Your Guide To Renting

This page has tips about renting Rio apartments. Some useful info that hopefully will help you the the best deal.

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Rio Stories - Submit Your Own Article

Here are links to Rio stories written by visitors.You can also share experiences and give useful tips by submitting one yourself.

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