Rio de Janeiro is a paradise for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you like fishing, sailing, relaxing on the beach sipping various rum concoctions, or practicing Brazillian Jiu Jitsu with the Gracie family. Chances are you will love your time there because the sandy white beaches of Rio have something for everyone.

Scuba dive in Rio and see some of the most spectacular sights in the known world then to return to the surface and ride the cable car atop Sugarloaf to see a 130 ft. tall statue of Christ the Redeemer or O Cristo Redentor as the Portugese speaking Brazilian citizens fondly call it. It sure is a paradise to soak up the sun and learn to dance the fiery hot Samba or Bossa Nova.

For the men, there is a sea of beautiful women you might find yourself humming that tune as you toast a cocktail with your new found love affair at Ipanema beach. Magic is simply in the air in Rio de Janeiro and there is no question as to why. Maybe that is why it was once the capital city of Brazil and once again it doesn’t seem to be the biggest surprise. How find a rio carnaval $10 night. Read here.

Carnival is one of the most amazing festivals on the planet, a much more risque and provocative event compared to Mardi Gras where thousands of scantily clad women wearing large plumes on their heads and a nice smile. The music and dancing seems like a never ending parade to usher in yet another gorgeous year for a gorgeous travel destination. An avenue designed just for Carnival called the Sambadrome is shrouded by thousands of spectators every year.

It is a small piece of heaven which should be witnessed by everyone at least once in life. Next time you think of an international paradise to visit, make sure to clear a week or two off of your calendar around the time Carnival starts (which is usually during the month of February) and see the stuff dreams are made of.

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Certainly, there are many ways to enjoy and have fun in Rio de Janeiro. And I’m sharing 9 of the Do’s and Dont’s you should take note.

1. Do Stay in Zona Sul: Most of your day and night life will revolve around the Ipanema neighborhood.
Try to stay as close to it as possible.

2. Don’t Try To Do Cultural Stuff In Barra: Barra is a nice neighborhood in Rio. It is modeled on American suburbs, with wide avenues, malls and strip malls, yet with skyscraper residential buildings instead of houses. Most of the businesses have names in English. It is, in summary, a taste of American life. If you are American, this is not what you came down here to explore. So the only 2 places in Barra we recommend are Praia do Pepe, a beach spot where the hot women are (usually waiting for their surfer boyfriends to swim back in) and Nuth, one of Rio’s most exclusive clubs.

3. Don’t Walk Around With Jewelry: Necklaces, rings, expensive watches, bracelets etc. are not to be worn except when you are off to a swanky event or club. This is not your turf, so no matter how much clout you have at home, it is not worth shit here. Or otherwise, keep it down low.

4. Don’t Stay Far Away Because It Is Cheaper: Okay, you have a Brazilian connection that you met back home or on the Internet. He is the one who begged you to come and you did. After arriving , you realize he lives in bumble fuck. What to do? Stay at his place and please him rather than enjoy the practicality of staying in Ipanema, as this Guide suggests? Or should you tell him that you want to explore Rio by yourself during the day (while he works or goes to school) and that you two can hook up at night? For a cheap place to stay in Hostel Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema.

5. Don’t Assume The Weather Will Stay Nice During Your Stay: The weather in Rio, as in most tropical cities, can change drastically from cloudless skies to dark rainstorms. If it’s sunny, don’t waste your time doing indoor tours like museums or shopping.

6. Don’t Try To Drive: Don’t rent a car and try to figure out Brazilian road signs. Ok, believe this: not even Cariocas (people from Rio) know how to get around this maze-like city. So unless you’ve got a very good excuse, don’t try to drive around. One wrong turn and you can end up in the slums, being fined by the cops, or stuck in rush hour traffic. Even if your trip is all-expenses-paid, stick to taxis.

7. Don’t Argue With Cops: The cops here have the IQ of a mango and the integrity of a daffodil. It doesn’t matter who is right, who stole what from whom, or if you didn’t know she was under 18. If they want to arrest you for anything, let them, then call your consulate. If they want to fine you for something you did, usually for a driving offence (another reason for not driving), then it is up to your bargaining skills to negotiate them out of giving you a ticket. They won’t suggest it, but will make it easy though.

8. Don’t Try The Peppers: Your stomach is not used to Brazilian peppers. Even if you can handle them, your intestines are bound to react in an explosive way.

9. Stay Away From The Hills: Most of Rio’s slums are on the hills, so with the exception of Santa Teresa, Cosme Velho and Joatinga, hill sides and mountains should be avoided like the plague.

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We presented some of the most important events in first part of the article that will occur in the first part of August in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful and active cities in the entire world. With this second part we will continue where we remained at the end of the first part, to be more exact, on the 19th of the month.

From August 19th to the 21st, Rio de Janeiro will be the home of the 21st edition of the Gastren Rio which is a very important event for all medical professionals in gastroenterology, enhanced by updated topics of interests in that specific area. The Carnival das Culturas – 5th World Cultures Carnival will be held starting from the 20th of the month and ending on the 29th. This event focuses on multi-cultural aspects, the similarities and differences between cultures, celebrating Diversity. It presents music, singing, dancing, and theatre and poetry performances. There shall be workshops and activities for children, youngsters, grown-ups and senior citizens.

On August 22th, the fifth edition of the Walking Rio event will take place and here all tourists will have the opportunity to take a walk along the lovely beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, Leme and Copacabana, adding to a grand total of 10 km. There are no age restriction which means that everybody is invited to take part in this circuit, and here we include handicapped – each following their own pace, since there will be no qualifying stages either by time or order of arrival. Moving on to another event, just as important as the last one, is the 14th edition of the Rio de Janeiro International Half Marathon which will take place on the 22nd of the month. This event is somewhat similar with the previous one and everybody is invited to join in Rio de Janeiro.

From August 24th to the 27th, the 24th edition of the Brazilian Congress of Neurology – Rio Neuro 2010 will take place in the city and will be focused on neurology which has safety broadened its knowledge the fastest on the past decades making it a very important subject of debate.Starting on the 26th of the month and ending on the 28th, will be the Athina Onassis International Horse Show which this year will reach its 4th edition. For this year, it will be the host of the final and most important round of the world horse riding championship circuit – Global Champions Tour 2010 (GCT).

From the 27th until the 30th of the month, Rio will be the home of the XII Congresso Brasileiro das Ligas do Trauma e III Encontro de Enfermagem no Trauma (12th Brazilian Congress for Trauma Leagues and 3rd Meeting of Trauma Nurses) event which will approach the topic of trauma, as one of the most serious diseases o for times, within a modern and striking view, and its theme is: “Trauma as you have never seen it”.

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