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Rio's lushness is no accident. Low-pressure weather troughs can linger for days, particularly in the southern winter, which lasts (roughly) from July through...more
see the Rio de Janeiro guideThe most authentic samba schools in Rio are based in the favela slums. Dance students act as informal guides as they accompany tourists to the school building...more
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Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro's up-and-coming artists' quarter, is a quaint and charming—if slightly oddball—kind of paradise. It's a world away from...more
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If you only have the time (or the inclination) for one scenic overview of the city, do Corcovado's Cristo instead. But on sunny, clear days, the cable car ride...more
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