Last minute Carnaval Apartments

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 08:59:54 -0200

If you’re still looking for an apartment for Carnival, we have some last minute specials available. Be sure to Contact us to check availability and pricing.

Carnival is celebrated throughout Brazil and all over the world. Salvador, Bahia with it’s Blocos and Camaorotes rivals Rio de Janeiro with it’s grand parade as one of the top Carnival destinations in the world

Carnival Ipanema Style

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Rio is known for it’s famous Carnival parade with spectacular floats, semi-nude samba dancers and thundering drums, but in recent years, we’ve seen the return of the old school carnival celebration in the streets with “Bandas” and “Blocos”.

One of the most famous Banda is called “Banda de Ipanema”, which is famous for attracting a lot Drag Queens in extravagant costumes. They put on a show, stopping traffic and teasing bashful onlookers all in good fun. The street Carnival in Ipanema, is of course it’s home, along with other blocos such as Simpatia quase Amor and others. You can join the crowd as the parade through the neighborhood streets along with a huge truck carrying a band and VERY loud samba, or, many people watch from the comfort of their Ipanema apartments.

Another don’t miss, is Monobloco, they are the largest Bloco in Rio and parade the Sunday after the end of Carnival, the crowds is enormous, rivaling the New Year’s eve crowd as everyone joins together for one last Carnival celebration. Monobloco parades in Copacabana, so for those with oceanfront Copacabana apartments, you’ll have a VIP view of the madness!

Bandas and Blocos are also found in Santa Teresa, Lapa and other districts. They are a great alternative to the traditional samba parade and you get to participate, not just watch.

Carnival in 2009 will be from Feb 21 – 24, so start making plans now!

Best of all, it’s free! – You can easily meet people, make a love connection, drink, eat and be merry.

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art in Rio de janeiro

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:38:19 -0200

Art in rio de janeiro is all around you, from the graffiti on the walls to the magnificent paintings and artwork at the museum of modern art to the artistically designed patterns on the beach sidewalks by oscar neimeyer, it is quite evident the Brazilians are a very artistic people.

if you are looking for some unique pictures, paintings, sculptures and more, then venture out to the Lapa and santa teresa disctricts near central rio de janeiro. Here you will find many artisans that sell their unique and creative works of art.

Be sure to visit the famous Lapa stairs with tiles from all over the world. Created by Jorge Selaron.

You can find Jorge there, he lives in an apartment on on the walkway, and purchase a souvenir. He’d appreciate if you brought a tile from your home town, and he’ll add it to the living work.

Beach Volley Ball

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 20:03:27 -0300

Catch Brazil’s and the world’s best beach volleyball players on Ipanema beach. You can usually find them practicing in the mornings Monday thru Friday from Posto 9 to Posto 10. Rio’s Olympic and world champion Pro Beach Volleyball players are some of the most gifted athletes in the world. Don’t be afraid to snap a photo or two.

Brazilian Tan

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:11:01 -0300

Now that summer time is coming our way in Brazil, it’s time to remind you to always use a strong sunblock to prevent burn, skin damage and skin cancer. Brazil’s sun is more intense than what most people from the northern hemisphere are used to and you can easily burn in just a few minutes of the intense Brazilian Sun. Use an SPF 20 or more, rent a beach umbrella and use a hat. Make sure to hydrate by drinking water or a delicious Mate-Limao (Iced tea and Lemonade) that the beach vendors sell. Also cool off your body by entering the water every so often.

Don’t try to completely tan in one day, do it in spurts, start with 15 minutes front then back. After that, sit under your beach umbrella. The next day, add 5 minutes and so on. If you start to feel a ting or your skin feels hot, then your done for the day. After return to your apartment, take a cool shower and apply aloe vera gel to cool your skin.

You’ll return home with a Bronzed Brazilian tan and everyone one will be jealous!