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The Brazilian Jazz – Bossa Nova Brazil: Origin of the Jogo Bonito and of the Soccer Enchanting Carnival In Rio Samba in Rio Rugby Return to Olympics Games The Alternative Olympic Games The Party of the Football
Make your own Olympic night in Rio Explore Around
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “The New movement”
If you go to the Olympic Games you can connect with the Brazilian culture especially with the music, one of the most important rhythms in Rio de Janeiro is Bossa Nova, which is a popular music and you can enjoy it in the stadium in the Olympic Games opening when pets do their appearance. Vinicius and Tom are pets in the Olympic games and their names was chose in honour to the principal musicians and authors (Vinicius de Morales and Tom Jobim) of “Garota de
times.
Bossa Nova was born as a new style to perform the original Samba, in the beginning the term “Bossa Nova”, simply referred to a new way of playing and singing samba with incorporating of some elements from jazz music. Originally in the 1950s, the genre developed in brief social meetings in Rio de Janeiro middle-class. The style, during its early stages of development spread to other significant cultural areas of Rio de Janeiro (universities, pubs), giving it more presence into the local and Brazilian culture.
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Ipanema”, one of the most popular songs in all
decades. Bossa Nova bring a sophisticated mix of melody, harmony and rhythm with more elaborated lyrics tied to everyday life, in order to create a more relaxed way of singing. The typical instruments heard in Bossa Nova songs are the classical guitar, piano, electronic organ, acoustic bass and drums. Furthermore, a key element in Bossa Nova is silence. As Tom During the second half of the 1960’s, the Bossa
Jobim, one of the fathers of Bossa Nova, used
Nova music became overshadowed by other
to say: “music is the silence between the
music styles in Brazil, mainly the emerging pop
notes”.
and rock scene of the Jovem Guarda and the creative
revolution
of
the
tropic
lists.
However, Bossa Nova as a genre did not in any way disappear or die. During the second half of the 1960’s, the Bossa Nova music became overshadowed by other music styles in Brazil, mainly the emerging pop and rock scene of the Jovem Guarda and the revolution
of
the
tropic
lists.
However, Bossa Nova as a genre did not disappear or die in any way.
A particularly interesting trend during the last two decades has been the fusion of Bossa nova and electronic music. The optimism and enchanting rhythms found in Bossa Nova have
This movement was organized mostly by very
captivated
young people because they chose to compose
composers all around the world.
more
optimistic
music
to
describe
and
influenced
their
generation opposite to the suffering in the tunes and lyrics of songs from the previous
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creative
Do you know which of the national soccer team is named like “the Canarinho” (little Canary), Verde-Amarela (the green and yellow),
Games 2016, I mean Rio de Janeiro. Although he is 74 years old he has joked about playing the Olympic Games 2016.
or Pentacampeões (five time champions)? The answer is very easy because it is the only national team that has won the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup with 5 and 4 times, respectively. However it has never won any Olympic Games. The name is Brazil national soccer team (now Brazil). Brazil is a national team who has had soccer players in important leagues of the world like Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Neymar, etc. The first one was member of delegation from Brazil that won the place to celebrate the Olympic Games
Pelé is celebrating a goal in the FIFA World Cup Final Mexico 1970. The Canarinho and Pelé had got its third FIFA World Cup [1].
2016; the second one was born in Rio of soccer player; and Neymar would play soccer in the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
Luiz Nazario de Lima Ronaldo was born in Rio de Janeiro. People usually call him "the phenomenon". He has been considered as one
The soccer rivalry that exists between Messi
of the greatest soccer players of all time by
and Cristiano Ronaldo could be compared
many people. The definition and coldness to
with Maradona and Pelé some years ago. Pelé
score
was a Brazilian soccer player who is considered
characteristics. Nevertheless he had a strong
to be the greatest player of all times for a lot
damage in his knee in 2000. Then he could not
people in the world. Pelé scored 1280 goals
play soccer for one a half year. He played the
approximately, including unofficial friendlies
FIFA World Cup in 2002; he scored eight goals
and tour games-Cristiano and Messi have
(Spain team made in South Africa World Cup
scored less that 1000-. Additionally, Pelé has a
the same, and they were champions); and
Guinness World
Brazil was the winner of that World Cup.
Record price for most career goals scored in soccer. Certainly, he is the goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. On the other hand Pelé was a Brazilian delegation member which won the place to celebrate the Olympic
Ronaldo
a
goal
helped
were
and
amazing
soccer
coordinated
the
construction of some soccer stadiums in Brazil. These were used to play the last FIFA World Cup and they are going to use them to play soccer in the Olympic Games 2016.
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Janeiro; the third one is an emblem of Brazil
Now Neymar is the captain of the Canarinha. He is known for his velocity, dribbling skills, ability with both feet, and outlandish hairstyle. A lot of soccer players like Cristiano and Messi have said that Neymar will be the best of the world. However he has been in the soccer critics mount due to his attitudes inside and outside from the field. Sometimes the
soccer
critics
have
considered
him
immature. Neymar will probably be the player who will have to change the Brazil soccer Ronaldo won his first FIFA World Cup in 2002. Brazil was the champion for five times [2].
history in the Olympic Games in Rio 2016, I mean he should command the Verde-Amarella to win for the first time an Olympic Games.
Even so, there is a soccer player that in love with his magic in the ball, the techniques to cheat the rivals, about no-look passes and free kicks.
It
is
Ronaldo
de
Assis
Moreira,
commonly known as Ronaldinho “Gaucho�. Now he is playing in a Brazilian club called Fluminense, a Rio de Janeiro team. Ronaldinho has had some scandals about his private life like delay in the training and nocturnal parties. He would probably go to Olympic Games 2016
Neymar probably will command the Canarinho in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 [4].
opening. Besides, if he recovers his level at least
he
could
be
convocated
to
the
Canarinha and he would play this tournament in 2016.
Through the times Brazil has been a power global
in
soccer
because
it
has
given
significant and good players. To samba rhythm it has delighted people with techniques and style to play (Jogo Bonito). Now the VerdeAmarela does not convince but it can surprise
By: Yeiner Andres Urieta Alfaro
Ronaldinho is considerated the soccer magician by a lot of people [3].
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in any time, even in the Olympic Games 2016.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro will surely have a the Olympic Games of 2016. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is considered the biggest carnival in the world. This great world attraction will be a striking way of welcoming attendees to the maximum global event in sports. The carnival is characterized for its large and beautiful dances, especially the samba, costumes and floats for six days.
and
created
differences
without
between
regard
slaves,
to
social
masters
who
gathered to celebrate the
same identity, wearing
masks
and
costumes,
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro began in 1723, it
which allowed equality to all the contestants.
is the result of extrapolation of the ancient
The Portugueses brought many slaves from
European traditions to the lands conquered in
Africa, which is the reason why the carnival
the new world. This culture was born as an
presents an important African influence.
offering to Bacchus, the Greek god of wine,
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short presentation at the gala inauguration of
Africans used masks and costumes made with
each tourist spends an average of seven
feathers, bones, herbs, stones and other items
hundred dollars, which means
to invoke the gods and to repel evil spirits. All
contribution
this had a symbolic meaning in the tradition of
because it creates jobs, develops tourism, and
this region and now an integral part of the
revenue from sale of television rights, etc.
to
the
country's
a great economy
design of the costumes for the Carnival of Rio modern . The word Carnival is said to be derived from the latin Carne Vale, "Farewell to meat". It was performed in accordance with the Lent, a period of 40 days of abstinence from meat consumption, alcohol, and other earthly pleasures. This practice of abstinence begins for Catholics on Ash Wednesday and lasts until Easter.
Tourists and athletes can see both the
In the Carnival, the dances, choreography,
Olympic Games, large part of The Brazilian
ancestral dresses and the floats have a mythological
sense
and
the
objective
to
preserve nature and traditions. It's a party with much diversity, democratic and for all social classes.
opening ceremony and the closing of the culture and joy displayed in the typical and lively dances that are performed at the carnival. Everyone can spread energy, joy and kindness that emanate the carioca country.
Samba is the characteristic dance in Brazil and especially at The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. This traditional dance is originally from Angola and West Africa and was brought to Brazil by Africans, where it eventually won popularity. This dance formed clubs and societies to compete with one another. Currently there are forty samba schools that compete in the carnival of Rio de Janeiro and its main temple is the Sambodrome, where each year every not possible to repeat. The festivities at The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro have become one of the most famous events of the world, because every year 850.000 tourists come to enjoy the carnival,
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dance, move and disguise is different and it is
Samba is original from Africa, it comes from the Word Semba and the meaning is pray or plead to sprit, the samba in Rio started in the 20th
century.
The
majority
of
African
population lived in the bay thanks to arrive the samba to Rio. Since then samba is a principal demostration of Brazilian popular culture actually samba has different rhythms for example common samba, padoga, neopadoge, sambra de breque, and is it important to stand out that all the sounds about the samba are really beautiful. In August 2016 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) will be the most important city around the world because in this city the Olympic Games will be celebrated between the first and twenty first of August. Rio de Janeiro is located in the south – east of Brazil, it is the second city with more population in this country and it is the first Olympic city in south America. If you will travel to Rio this is a great oportunity to
Rio is represented in the musical genre by samba schools, each school represents a story about specific topic and the topics can be about politics, sports or art. The presentation of each school is amazing and they include color costumes, amazing choreography and carnival songs that make a beautiful show. The competitions are always original and they have a lot of surprises for the participants.
know about the culture to have a good experience.
If
you
would
rather
know
happiness, Rio in the perfect place because in this culture you can find different kinds of music that cheer the life of the Cariocas up, hence in this article you can find a lot of in Rio, Samba.
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information about the most important music
Different instruments produce the magical sounds of the samba, the principal instrument is
the
repinique
which
is
a
percussion
instrument and its sound is thud and high, it is made of Wood or brass. The Apito or whistle is an important instrument too, in the Samba it is used to produce different rhythms and it announces the changes in the dance, the Surdo is a kind of drum, it’s sound is very Deep, it is made of Wood and at the bottom it has leather. Definitely a flashy aspect in the samba is the dresses that its dancers use, the dresses have a lot of shiny colors, sequins and precious stones, the base of the dress is very simple because it is a small swimwear or underwear. Finally
the
dress
is
complete
with
two
important accessories: a helmet made of feathers
with
precious
stones
and
ten
centimeters of high heles.
Samba is an interesting kind of music, you can find o lot of beautiful songs and you can know Rio
in
the
Olympic
Games
that
is
the
opportunity to know and learn about this good culture. By: Jenniffer Diaz
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more about this musical genre, if you travel to
Rugby was born in England in 1823, then in 1900, rugby was introduced in the Olympics Games, it was played in Paris where the hosts were the champions, but in 1925 rugby was removed from the Olympics Games by the International Olympic Committee, IOC. Now, this interesting sport of contact comes back to the Olympics in the category sevens (7s) after 90 years and the Colombian Women Selection is going to be in the competitors. Along this article you will find information about the technique, the selections around the world and the colombian teams. Rugby is played in a rectangular grass field with 2 opposite goals in form of H, its objective is to bring the ball over the line to score a try, but players can not make passes with their hands to a partner who is beyond the
center
line.
There
are
2
principal
categories in rugby, rugby 15s that is a game with 15 players each team, two times of 40 minutes with a lot of contact, and rugby 7s which is a game with 7 players each team, two times of 7 minutes where agility is very
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important and it has less contact.
The Olympic Games are going to have 24
Colombian Rugby has been developed since
National Selections in competition, 12 female
1995. That process has been with the creation
and 12 masculine, where only 8 selections from
of teams of rugby in the universities, schools
each category have been confirmed at the
and private clubs. The principal colombian
moment. The host, Brazil, is going to have
regions that have sport leagues are Antioquia,
representation in both branches, like New
Bogotá, Santander, Quindío, Caldas, Cali,
Zealand, England, France and United States,
Atlántico, Neiva, Ibague and Villavicencio.
countries were selected in the last World
The
Competitions. The other selected countries
participated
were masculine teams from Fiji and South
editions
Africa and female teams from Canada and
Confederation, SAC, since 2004 and Colombia
Australia. The Selections selected from Latin
has been a strong selection. This year it was
America were Colombia and Argentina for
the champion in this competition and it won a
women and men category, respectively.
ticket to the Olympic Games, in other times it
These teams are the most important for their regions,
they
development
are that
an
example
rugby
has
of
the
achieved.
Additionally, rugby is going to participate again in the Olympics Games, it is the
Colombian in
made
Women
Selection
has
all
the
South
American
by
the
South
American
played 3 times the final match against Brazil but it always lost. Furthermore the National Women Selection participated in the PanAmerican Games of Toronto; the fifth place was gotten by the girls.
opportunity to improve the level and the
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number of countries where rugby is played.
In this fascinating and interesting sport, you will find very strong and fast players, moreover rugby is recognized by its teamwork philosophy where
group
loyalty
and
individual
skills
combine, there is respect for the authority, and how the proverb says "rugby is a play of beast that is played by gentlemen". Finally we wish a successful debut for the Colombian team that is going to be on August 6th 2016 in Rio Olympics Games.
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By: Adriana Due単as Contreras
The 2016 Olympic Games are the perfect pretext for traveling to Rio de Janeiro. However, if either your budget is limited or you are just not interested in all games, staying at the hotel is not an option. As a matter of fact,
you
can
spend
your
time
visiting
interesting places near Rio de Janeiro; this plan can be cheap and short in order to be according to your budget and schedule. Therefore, if you love the natural places, relaxing in a beach or knowing about Brazilian you. In fact, Angra dos Reis has the perfect balance between a beautiful beach and all features of a metropolis. Neither your budget nor
your
schedule
matter,
here
I
will
recommend you different activities to do for
sunbathing. On the other hand there are also beaches with good waves to surf. Besides there are other islands like Cataguases, a perfect place to travel with children; and Itanhang谩 where you can do many activities
you to select the best option.
like diving, hiking, canoeing or climbing.
With 365 islands and two thousand beaches,
In spite of the beaches, which are the main
Angra dos Reis offers variety of landscapes with white sands and lush nature. Regardless some islands are private, most of the beach is opened to the public and can be enjoyed all year long. Ilha Grande is one of them; it is the largest island with crystalline waters and many famous
beaches,
accessible
by
internal
footpaths or by boat only owning to the fact that there are not roads or cars on the island. Nonetheless, due to Ilha Grande is the most famous island, its beaches are crowded, for this reason you can consider visiting Gip贸ia island. On the one hand Gip贸ia has desert beaches to enjoy the tranquility or simply for
attractions in Angra dos Reis, it also has other natural allures. On the one hand, we can find famous peaks like Frade peak: with 1578 meters of altitude, it is one of the highest points of the city, hour and a half of heavy walking in the Atlantic Forest is required to reach this peak. As well as Papagaio peak: with 982 meters, it is the second highest point of the Big Island, it is a monumental stone of many faces; depending on the angle and position that we look, we can imagine a dog or a rat. On the other hand, you can find a lot of waterfalls such as Serra do Mar or Cachoeira Da Feiticeira. The last is the most beautiful
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history, Angra dos Reis is a perfect option for
waterfall in the island, and it has a natural pool and slides. You must just be willing to walk in order to enjoy beautiful landscapes Moreover not only the natural landscapes are interesting in Angra dos Reis, if you want to know some about the history in the city you can visit the Shipwrecked Monument. This monument was built in 1913 in tribute to the shipwrecked of Aquidabã ship, this battleship sank in 1906 in the coast of Angra dos Reis. The mortal remains of the crew of Aquidabã, the most powerful ship of the Brazilian Navy in the early twentieth century, rest under the monument. Apart from this monument, in Angra dos Reis there are many old colonial style buildings, the most of them are churches that nowadays are formally protected such as : Convento
de
Nossa
Senhora
do
Carmo,
Convento de São Bernardino de Sena and Nossa senhora da Conceição. In conclusion, the streets of the city have a lot of history, you only need to walk through them. Either if you have in mind to spend your time relaxing, doing extreme sports or knowing the culture, for sure you must have found some great ideas for your trip in this article; or, if you do not know what activities to do during you travel to Rio de Janeiro, now you must have a lot of ideas. No matter what your case is, the next time you think of traveling to Rio de Janeiro, I bet Angra dos Reis will be in your plans.
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By: Luisa Natalia Rey Gomez
The football is one of the most popular sports in the world with millions of fans in the five continents.
Today
there
are
several
tournaments, the most important is the World Cup, and the last one was celebrated in Brazil, the same country where the Olympic Games:
November to 12th December 2015 in Senegal. In the next box you can see the different tournaments will be played to classify to Rio 2016, the dates, the venues and the qualified teams :
Rio 2016 will be celebrated. The next Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro have 32 sports, but doubtless the football will be one of the most important popular ones in Brazil for the fans and the great football history. In this article we will know the details about the tournament and we will enjoy football to the rhythm of samba in Rio.
On the other hand, the women tournament will be celebrated at the same time that men tournament and in the same way, the women teams have to play to obtain one berth in Rio 2016. In this moment here are four qualified teams: Colombia, France, Germany and Brazil, who is qualified to be the host country. Still, the berths are not complete because all the continental tournaments have not been played In the Olympics Games There are two football
yet,
tournaments, one for men and other for
Tournament” that is going to play in Japan
women. The men tournament has 16 berths,
next year from February 19th to March 9th. In
the teams have to play in several continental
the next box you find all the information
tournaments to obtain one berth, for example
about the means of qualification to women’s
in
football tournament in Rio 2016.
Europe
“The
European
Under-21
such
as
“AFC
Olympic
Qualifying
teams were selected to play in Rio: Denmark, Germany, Portugal and Sweden. Nevertheless the continental tournaments to obtain a berth have not finished yet, In the case of “CAF U23 Champions” will play from the 28th of
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Championship” was played this year and four
match. Rio 2016 will be important because in Brazil celebrated the first Olympics Games in South America; doubtless it will be full of music, dance, happiness and much football.
The matches are going to be celebrated from the 3rd to the 19th of August in several cities of Brazil, not only in Rio as the other sports because Rio does not have enough stadiums. The
other
cities
will
be
Brasilia,
Belo
Horizonte, Sao Paulo, San Salvador de Bahia and Manaos, however, the two finals will be played
in
Rio
in
the
legendary
stadium
Maracana and the other stages will be played in different stadiums like the big Mané Garrincha
and
the
famous
Mineirao.
Doubtless the host teams will be the favorite to win the two tournaments in Rio but other teams have shown high capacities to win; in the case of the men’s tournament, Sweden won
the
“EUFA
European
Under-21
By: Andres Mahecha
Championship” and has fast and effective players. In the women’s tournament Colombia is the great favorite, it won the Copa America and will play the final against Brazil in the Pan Am Games in Toronto also, Colombia is a
Without a doubt the football tournaments will call the attention of the world the as well as the players and the several teams who will have all the support of their fans and the lovers of the football who will not lose any
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tactical and very organized team on the field.
Rio de Janeiro was chosen as the host for the 2016 summer Olympic Games where people are going to enjoy sports like Karate and Judo. The martial arts have always been a sensation in Olympic Games, because they represent spirituality and health, the fighters are brave, risky, strong and disciplined. Jiu Jitsu (a way to fight) founded in Japan, is today one of the world’s most respected fighting styles, for this
Esai Maeda, who was a champion in Japan. He arrived to Brazil because he traveled as part of
the
Japanese
immigration
colony
and
received lodging at Gastão Gracie’s home, who was a millionaire. Gastão Gracie’s sons decided to learn this art when Esai Maeda did a demonstration. The first official academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was opened in 1925.
reason the principal objective of this art is to be a part of the celebration in Brazil and many people believe that this is a possibility. The truth is that, with the state that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is in right now, being in the Olympics is far from reality. However, if you listen to something about this sport or you watch UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on TV, you need to know that it has the best techniques from a wide variety of styles and require high concentration;
furthermore
its
origin,
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characteristics and influences are exotic and interesting. Today, you can find a lot of kinds of martial arts, but we are going to talk about a new movement and its progress to reach the recognition it deserves: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu was developed in Japan during the
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feudal period when this country was looking for having one identity however the history of the art during this time is uncertain because teachers kept everything secret to give their mysterious. When the art of Judo and the combat art of Jiu-Jitsu were introduced in Brazil, the real way to fight would be brought to life again: Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (practiced as Judo) was introduced in Brazil around 1914 by
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experience, this means that it is very old and
Many japanese practitioners came to Rio
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can achieve the Olympic
because they were interested in the new
dream sooner than expected.
market and they created new schools with the old art, they didn’t work because the Gracie
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Academy had a new style and new strategies. It is the most successful school: they have been
teaching
sophisticated
techniques
altering the international principles of this sport, therefore it has been tied to Brazilian nationality. For these reasons the Jiu Jitsu has had variations: Brazilian has more techniques on the ground and Japanese has more standing techniques. Currently Brazilian Jiu Jitsu uses movement and body position while you are on the ground to subdue their opponents with keys or locking techniques, and it is designed to generate a submission on behalf of the opponent. Here it is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the terrestrial martial art. In recent years, this particular style has become very popular because for its training environments and fun which are rewarding and attractive for all competitions. It is a martial art that has been evolving under competition regularly
rules,
begin
to
in
which gain
practitioners
knowledge
of
techniques and learn to overcome difficulties during the process, but like other martial arts, concentration plays an essential role. So, If you like contact sports, you can practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it is simple to learn, so simple that a dedicated student of other styles who has some years of experience. Remember this art focuses on techniques that are easy to learn in a very short period of time. I am sure that this movement will take force in the future and hopefully the leaders of
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one year can easily beat a martial fighter of
Lapa is the most bohemian neighborhood in Rio
de
Janeiro,
it
limits
with
other
neighborhoods like historical city center and traditional Santa Teresa. If you are an eater,
If you love to walk with your senses and your
music and art lover, you have to know it
ears in action, you can do a tour for amazing
because Lapa offers a perfect mix of images,
places in Lapa. You will find the famous Arcs
sounds, flavors and sensations. Furthermore it
of Lapa; it was used for the tram called
is a full art and culture zone. When you will be
Bondihno since the end of 19th century, the
in the terrific places in Lapa you will listen and
tram used to be one of the most popular
watch nice artists to feel good energy of a
tourist attractions in Lapa, unfortunately it
multicultural environment; besides you will be
does not work currently, nevertheless the
able to visit a lot of restaurants and bars with
Arcs of Lapa is a must stop in your trip
local and foreign musicians. If you want to
because you will take great pictures with the
enjoy each day of the Olympic Games, you
majestic white structure full of history behind
must enjoy each second of the nightlife in
of you. After, you can walk to the west to see
Lapa at amazing places full of music and
the colorful and famous Selar贸n stairs, which
beautiful people.
are a picturesque artwork decorated with colorful tiles, surely, it is the most visited place in Rio because you feel a strange energy full of happiness, colors, love, folklore, and football environmental. Thus, when you will be walking around the streets in Lapa you will be behind the warmth musical notes of the talented buskers; probably you will be able to find them on each block of the streets. Remember, the buskers accept bills or failing coins.
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able to enjoy the street sound and tourists
Lapa and Santa Teresa is giant. Prepare your palate for a fascinating mix of flavors.
Probably you will drink a lot of energy drinks while you watch the sports matchs, when the night begins you will want to dance, move the shoulders and scream with the samba music rhythm in the terrific Carioca da Gema, but, if you want other options in Lapa, you will be
day on Olympic Games and you would rather enjoy nice music with a good wine and food than walk, you can go to Santa Teresa because it is used to be a special place for the restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, nevertheless, Lapa offers some few options: Café do Alto offers food from northwest of Brasil. Bar do Mineiro is 100% carioca with a very traditional environment, there, you will try an excellent cold beer with pasteis de feijão (breaded with black beans); Armazem São Thiago, decorated with bottles in wooden shelf, offers many Petiscos
(perfect
portions
to
share),
sandwiches, and a lot of options of cachaça; Espírito Santa is a special place to try dishes
perfect because there are several independent rooms each with an amazing decoration; Circo Voador is great to consume your energy because it is a place for concerts and parties almost every day, you can find diverse artists and
genres
furthermore
you
will
find
interesting people from different cultures and lifestyles. Remember, you should check the billboard to find the show you like. Don’t forget, if you go to Rio de Janeiro to enjoy the Olympic Games, you will have some days to know different facets of Lapa. You will not regret because you will feel the real carioca culture there; with smells, sounds, cultures, ages, flavors mixed to show you an
from Amazonia especially fresh water fish mix
unforgettable experience, enjoy your trip.
with vegetables. The gastronomy offered in
By: Ruben Chacon
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If you are exhausted after the excitant sport
able to consider: Rio Scenarium, wich is
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the world's fifth largest country. This country has a coast line of 7491 Km, that contains a megadiverse
flora and fauna zone called the world's
lung which is the amazon region. These advantages become Brazil the perfect place for differents activities, in fact, In 2016 the Olympic Games will be celebrated in Rio so you could participate in a lot of sports events and see many cultural and historical attractions. So, if you have an explorer soul this is the content that you ought to read. Places like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain,� Marques de Sapucai� Sambadrome and others landmarks make Rio an interesting place to go sightseein. Beginning with the most representative place in Rio, Christ the Redeemer was constructed between 1922 and 1931. On July 7 th
2007 as deemed one of the new seven wonders of the world and the
largest Art Deco statue on Earth. There you can have a wonderful view of Rio de Janeiro city and to the statue using tram ride or car, in both you are spending twenty-minutes.
The next stop is Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome. The place is comprised of free-standing for spectators viewing in the annual parade of Samba each year during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. A
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take some pictures, people used to reach the statue climbing 220 steps, but others visitors can get
few days before the event, the carnival runway is painted white in preparation to host a dazzling spectacle of rhythm and dancing show. You do not need pay anything for joined this awesome activity that brings people around the world. Indeed Rio de Janeiro contains a long landmarks list but don't miss the
Sugarloaf Mountain
situated in the Guanabara Bay. This peak rises 396 meters above the harbor where you reach the summit using cable cars. In the top visitors can watch rock climbers on Sugarloaf and the other two mountains in the area: Babylon and Urcas mountains. A tour around Sugaloaf Mountain has an average price of 72 dollars per person. Other fabulous activities that you can take are: stroll down the famous avenue Nossa Senhora of Copacabana, take an official walking tour in Rio learning fascinating facts about historical and modern day customs.But if you may prefer nature Botanical Garden have to show more than 5000
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species of plants and trees.
Finally, you have some options to take while you stay in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro just think about it and choose the best option according to your preferences or ideas for this event. Perhaps this can be an
By: Mauricio Murcia
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experience without regrets.
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