From block parties starting at dawn, samba music echoing the streets, and a wild feast of hedonism, this is Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. Although over 50 countries celebrate Carnival before Lent, there is none more famous than Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. More than 80,000 tourists will be flocking to this year’s Carnival…
This Is The Most Beautiful Destination In Brazil – And It’s Not Rio
We get it, the panoramic view of Rio from atop Corcovado is breathtaking and surely not to be missed, and you’ll definitely want to spend an entire afternoon lounging by the famous Ipanema Beach sipping on some coconut, but trust us when we say the city doesn’t even come close to being the best for…
16 boats set sail for Rio Janeiro in the 50th anniversary of the Cape2Rio race
16 teams left Royal Cape Yacht Club in a light westerly wind of 10 knots for a 14h00 start just off Granger Bay. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, signalled the start of the race by firing a historic race cannon. The 2023 running of the iconic Cape2Rio yacht race marks the 50th anniversary of…
Downtown Rio de Janeiro: Why it’s Worth Visiting
When it comes to discovering all of the wonders of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, it’s natural that your mind tends to wonder to the many tourist attractions. And while those spots are popular for a reason, there is a hidden gem that all travellers to Rio should experience: downtown Rio de Janeiro. Downtown Rio…
