Hotel Marina All Suites
For a luxury hotel with a difference, look no further than Hotel Marina All Suites, in upmarket Leblon. The hotel sits directly in front of the beach, and is comprised of just 37 suites in a lofty high rise building. While suites on the lower floors are smart but relatively basic, those on the
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Feira Rio Antigo
Browsing for antiques may not sound like the most exciting way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but this is Rio, and things are done differently here. On the first Saturday of every month, Rua Lavradio, in Centro, is transformed into a giant outdoor antiques market, where bargain hunters peruse
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Feira Nordestina, São Cristóvão
Most visitors to Rio shun the city's North Zone in favour of the much more picturesque Zona Sul, but the sprawling area has more to offer than just breezeblock favela and industrial estates. While much of the north is as unlovely as the south zone is beautiful, it's possible to find some
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New Natural
Although vegetarians in Rio can have a pretty tough time of it, if you know where to look there are actually quite a few spots to enjoy a tasty meat-free meal.One such place is New Natural, in Ipanema. Situated right next door to 'Hostel Alley' - the strip of backpacker havens on Rua Barao da
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Cidade do Samba - Samba City
Rio Carnival 2008 may have been and gone, but those who missed out on this year's festivities can enjoy a taste of the carnival spirit at Cidade do Samba (Samba City), in Rio's docklands.
Here visitors can hear live samba music, watch carnival rehearsals and see the elaborate
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