From the birthplace of samba to sundowners by the sea, our man in Rio knows where to go for a good night out, as well as the best spots for taking in the breathtaking tropical beauty of the ‘Marvellous City’
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Brazilian Mama: boutique hotel chain Mama Shelter opens in Rio
Mama Shelter, a budget boutique hotel brand set up by the co-founder of Club Med, has plumped the cushions at a new design-focused property in Rio de Janeiro
Top 10 views in Rio de Janeiro – in pictures
On the eighth day,’ say the locals, ‘God created Rio’ – and it’s hard to disagree. It’s a city where tropical rainforests, beaches and monolithic cartoon-like mountains collide to form one of the most distinctive landscapes in the world. Whichever way you look, there are breathtaking views…
Fun and Games – the inside track on Rio de Janeiro
Five insiders reveal how to run with the locals in the Olympics host city – a spectacular tropical metropolis with great beaches, music, views and food
Samba, history, food and drink – Rio de Janeiro travel tips
For zest and spectacle it’s hard to beat Brazil’s shoreline city. Here are some suggestions, including samba parties, favelas and cultural hotspots
Rio de Janeiro – the world’s biggest floating Christmas tree
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FIFA World Cup – Rio’s ten best budget restaurants
Here they are according to The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/14/top-10-budget-restaurants-rio-de-janeiro
Brazilian Hotels outside Rio and Sao Paolo
Head out of the huge cities of Rio and São Paulo to find peaceful pousadas where you can swing in a hammock and walk along stunning beaches backed by verdant rainforest http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/mar/11/rio-sao-paulo-brazil-top-10-budget-beach-hotels-pousadas
