in Restaurants
exquisite Arab cuisine
try the 'cigars' made of rolled vine leaves filled with rice and meat ('folha de uva')
in Cafés
Colombo is the most famous and most traditional patisserie in Rio (though not the oldest one), created in a time when the city tried to emu...
in Religious Institutions
Paróquia de São Jorge, o Vitorioso
Sua Excelência Reverendíssima Arcebispo Chrisóstomo
d.chr@globo.com
Reverendíssimo Arcipres...
in Religious Institutions
Paróquia de São João, o Precursor
Sua Excelência Reverendíssima Arcebispo Chrisóstomo
d.chr@globo.com
Reverendíssimo Arcipres...
in Music & Ticketing Agencies
this is a new concert venue in Rio, built next to the Museum of Modern Art. it is closer to downtown.
in Sights & Landmarks
Palácio Laranjeiras
(Laranjeiras Palace)
this Palace was built in 1909-1913 by the Guinle family, who became rich dealing with coffee ...
in Hotels & Guest Houses
Ipanema Beach House Hostel
it's a very nice hostel. swimming pool, bar, 24x7 internet (broadband), cable TV, parking, phone booth, laund...
in Hotels & Guest Houses
a hostel dedicated to the 'alternative' backpackers visiting Rio. it actually is close to most tourist destinations, beaches, and Rio Sul -...
in Supermarkets & Marketplaces
Shopping portal of a supermarket chain (with delivery) in Brazil. Browse the Feira category to see vegetables, fruit, etc in Portuguese wit...
in Shopping Centres/Malls
main mall in south zone of Rio
in Clubs and Teams
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
(Vasco da Gama Rowing Club)
one of the 4 traditional football teams/clubs in Rio (alongside with Flamengo...
in Clubs and Teams
Fluminense Football Club
(Fluminense Football Club)
one of the 4 traditional football teams/clubs in Rio (alongside with Flamengo, Vasc...
in Schools & Universities
Escola Alemã Corcovado
(German School)
in Schools & Universities
Colégio Cruzeiro
(Cruzeiro School)
German bilingual school in downtown Rio
sponsored by the German government
in Hospitals/Clinics
Cruz Vermelha Brasileira
(Brazilian Red Cross)
founded in 1908.
the Red Cross Hospital (Hospital da Cruz Vermelha) lies on the epony...
in Hospitals/Clinics
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia de Laranjeiras
both a public hospital and graduate med school
a reference institution in heart-rela...
in Public Transport
Rio Subway, line 1 (orange)
Flamengo station
the name means literally 'Flemish', because Duth colonists used to settle along the eponym...
in Public Transport
Rio Subway, line 1 (orange)
Central station
commute from here to the suburb railway lines, for North Zone, West Zone, and Baixada Flumi...
in Embassies & Consulates
Consulado Geral do Reino dos Países Baixos
(Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Netherlands)
in Embassies & Consulates
Consulado Geral da República do Chile
Consulate-General of the Republic of Chile
in Organisations
the main venue for exhibits, trade fairs, and conventions in Rio area
it is located in Jacarepaguá, a suburb of Rio
in Companies
Petróleo Brasileiro SA
Petrobras is one of the world's largest oil company. It is 51% owned by the Brazilian state.
the main offices...
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