http://www.gringo-rio.com/Rio-blog.html This is the blog for the Rio de Janeiro travel site Gringo-Rio.com. Here I announce new material and updates as well as write about general stuff that is going on in Rio. en-us rio de janeiro Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:03:28 GMT Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:03:28 GMT gringo-rio.com http://www.gringo-rio.com/carnival-tickets.html Here you can order tickets for Sambodromo Carnival 2012. Sector 10. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:03:28 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/bahia-transfer.html 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. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:30:49 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/in-rio-today.html In a internet cafe in rio right now on my last day here. Havent done much since i arrived. Although go carts sound cool : Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:55:22 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/rio-carnival-2012.html When is Rio Carnival 2012? Here you can find out when Carnival is and for how many days, 2012, 2013, 2014 and onwards. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:35:11 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/altitude-parapente.html Altitude Parapente can take you hang and para gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Safety and experienced pilots is guaranteed. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:43:03 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/tours-in-rio.html 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. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:24:59 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/rocks-in-rio.html Rocks in Rio make can make your stay in Rio even more unfotgettable. On this page you can learn more and book trips. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:59:39 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/Rio-blog.html#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! Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:31:46 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/yoga-in-rio.html 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. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:54:52 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/hidden-journeys-photos-rio.html This page is about the Hidden Journeys project. Aerial photos from all over the world including Rio de Janeiro. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:32:30 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/subway-in-rio.html The Subway in Rio de janeiro is safe, clean and reliable. Here is a subway map and information on how to catch it. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:47:01 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/buzios-transfer.html 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. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:15:58 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/learn-portuguese.html 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. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:17:22 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/carnaval-sambaschool-salguiero.html A few minutes before going onto the Avenida Sambadrome for Salguiero Sambaschool Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:20:31 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/fifa-world-cup-2014.html 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. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:12:59 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/2016-summer-olympics.html 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. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:39:14 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/Rio-blog.html#Tip-for-Carnival-in-Lapa Copied and pasted text: 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 4th 6pm 18h Block Rio Maracatu Rua dos Arcos (Arches Street). 7:30pm 19h30 Singer Teresa Cristina Classic sambas and marchinhas. 9:30pm 21h30 Block Mulheres de Chico Creative new versions for Chico Buarques songs. March 5th 4pm 16h Block Carioca da Gema Block of samba. It begins on Lavradio Street and ends in front of Fundicao Progresso 9pm 21h Group Casuarina Considered one of the best groups of samba. March 6th 6pm 18h Block Ceu na Terra Marchinhas, frevos, maracatus, cirandas and maxixes 7:30pm 19h30 Banda Fundicao The band plays finalist songs from National Marchinhas Contest (Concurso Nacional de Marchinhas) 9:30pm 21h30 Orquestra Republicana Samba, 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 7th 6pm 18h Bloco da Ansiedade Carnival block of frevo Rua dos Arcos (Arches Street). 7:30 19h30 Band Songoro Cosongo Psico tropical musik. Latin american musicians mix rythyms like merengue, frevo, salsa, afro-beat, reggae, among others. 9:30pm 21h30 Block Bangalafumenga New versons of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) March 8th 6pm 18h Block Zoobloco Block for kids with songs related to animal world. 7:30 19h30 Block Cordao do Boitata With 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. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:51:57 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/cantagalo.html 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. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:54:16 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/posto-9-.html Posto 9 One thing hasn´t changed, there is a constant cloud of pot smoke over this area!(?????????????????)is a big lie! Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:55:19 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/lamole.html 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 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:50:35 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/my-least-favorite-brazil-experience-dengue-fever.html 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 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:07:22 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/kid-at-copacabana-beach.html 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 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:05:50 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/pet-products.html 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 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:04:18 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/albamar.html 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 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:56:12 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/samba-school-rehearsal.html To experience a real Samba school rehearsal party in Rio can be a life changing experience. Brazil Expedition makes it easy. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:06:45 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/scuba-diving-in-rio.html 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. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:17:43 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/pl-divers.html PL Divers is a professional dive operation run by Belgian and A Brazilian. On this page you can book your dive. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:59:30 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/bars-in-rio.html All the information about bars in Rio de Janeiro you need. An excellent selection listed by neighbourhood with addresses and phone numbers. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:08:18 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/lunch-in-rio.html 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. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:56:55 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/carioca-tour.html 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. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:04:27 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/copacabana-beach1.html 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 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:35:17 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/foreign-exchange-in-rio.html 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? Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:29:59 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/mr-lam-avoid-at-all-costs.html 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 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:26:50 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/rio-apartments.html This page has tips about renting Rio apartments. Some useful info that hopefully will help you the the best deal. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:22:30 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/rio-stories.html Here are links to Rio stories written by visitors.You can also share experiences and give useful tips by submitting one yourself. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:40:04 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/beaches-in-rio-de-janeiro.html The Beaches in Rio de Janeiro are definitely a must if you come here. The beauty, the multitude and the relaxed atmosphere has made them famous around the world. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:29:43 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/copacabana-beach.html All about Copacabana Beach. Who goes there? What is good? What is bad? A visitors guide with an insider view.. Also about the neighbouring Leme Beach. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:43:20 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/new-years-in-rio.html There are four stages in Copacabana: Principal Stage: (in front of Copacabana Palace) 18h: Orquestra Petrobras Simphonic Orchestra 20h: Religious Ceremony 20:05: Paralamas do Sucesso (MPB) 22:05: Lulu Santos (MPB) 00:00H: Fireworks 0:15h: Arlindo Cruz (MPB) 2h: Escola de Samba Academicos do Salgueiro 2h30: Beija-Flor de Nilopolis Satellite Stage: (in front of Rua Santa Clara) 18h: Cia. Aplauso 19h: AfroLata 20h: Cerimonia do Por do Sol no Palco Principal 20:05: Ed Motta (Soul) 21:20: Bangalafumenga (Dance) 22:35: Roberta Sa (MPB) 00:00h: Fireworks 0:15: Blitz (MPB) 2h: Escola de Samba Portela DJs The other two stages have Djs playing. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:26:40 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com The Summer Olympics have been granted to Rio de Janeiro, a decision that has created great expectations and speculations. More than bringing attention the hope is that the citys administration will have to resolve some of the many problems here, mostly in relation to safety, traffic and pollution. Vast amounts of money will be invested and we can all just hope that it will be put to good use. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:16:00 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/paying-with-western-union.html Paying with Western Union is one of the more popular ways to transfer money internationally. This is a small guide to explain the procedure. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:13:18 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/Rio-blog.html Lately a law was passed by the government allowing foreigners that are iregular in the country to apply for a temporary working visa. Many excited gringos has contacted me asking about this, I can only say - take it easy. The law is actually directed towards illegal immigrants like from Peru and Bolivia, but it can be used by the Western "lifestyle" over stayers common as well. Noone has really decided how this law exactly will be applied, for now Policia Federal has suspended the applications for the Amnesty permanency until the 13th of July, but it may take a lot longer before they actually start. A few facts can be concluded though: 1) You have to have entered the country before the first of February. Applications should be made before the end of this year. 2) Your visa situation has to be irregular (visa expired, no registrered entry etc.) 3) The amnesty grants a 2 year visa that can be extended to a permanent visa at the end of the two year period if application is accepted. 4) You have to be able to show that you can support yourself while in Brazil. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:07:13 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/rio-de-janeiro-web-cams.html I have gathered some Rio de Janeiro web cams on this page. Copacabana Beach web cam and Ipanema Beach web cam. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:39:29 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/pictures-of-rio-de-janeiro.html I have collected some of my best pictures of Rio de Janeiro on these pages. Come here to see this beautiful city in images. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:48:01 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/ipanema-beach-photos.html My Ipanema beach photos page is a celebration to one of the most beautiful places in the world. The photos are mone or contributed by some of my kind friends. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:46:09 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/copacabana-beach-photos.html These Copacabana beach photos are a mix of my own pictures and those of friends. I try to display the beauty, the people and the unique atmosphere. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:00:48 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/trindade.html The beautiful village Trindade is located near som beautiful beaches and embedded in lush Atlantic Rainforest. It is a perfect place if you want to get away for a few days and easy to reach from Rio. Thu, 07 May 2009 22:33:55 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/Rio-blog.html#Centro-Walking-Tour-and-Paraty Yes, more articles in The Gringo Times. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:54:54 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/cabo-frio.html Cabo Frio is the biggest town in the lake district located east of Rio de Janeiro. It has some beutiful beaches and some decent surfing. Come here to learn more. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:44:48 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/dinner-in-rio.html Where is the best place to have dinner in Rio? Here are some recommendations that are listed by neighbourhood. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:18:12 GMT http://www.gringo-rio.com/cafes-in-rio.html On this page I recommend some cafes in Rio. These are places where you can have a good cup of coffee and a slice of cake. Some of them have spectacular views and others lots of history. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:16:26 GMT