colonial in Rio de JaneiroShow all entries with tags: colonial |
1. Travel Tip:
Beaches or bargains?
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When most people think of Rio, they automatically think of beaches, and it stands to reason therefore that many visitors consider their accomodation options to be limited to the neighbourhoods of... Tags for this Travel Tip: hotels colonial architecture centro beach |
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2. Travel Tip:
Home from home
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High on a hillside in beautiful, boho Santa Teresa, is a lovely little pousada (guest house) where you'll really be made to feel at home. Casa da Gi is run by a friendly, English-speaking local... Tags for this Travel Tip: pousada welcoming friendly colonial |
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3. Travel Tip:
Historic charm and good beer
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This bar is around 120 years old, and is housed in a lovely little colonial building. I popped in on a mid-week afternoon and found the place surprisingly busy, largely with workers on an extended... Tags for this Chapter: goodchopp busy colonial germanfood |
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4. Travel Tip:
Convento do Santo Antonio
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one of Rio's oldest buildings - it was finished in 1780, but some parts date back to 1615 - and has a gorgeous baroue interior. You have to call ahead to make an appointment to view the... Tags for this Chapter: ancientbuilding colonial carvings paintings |
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5. Travel Tip:
Solar de Santa
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This place, tucked away back from a leafy street in Santa Teresa, is a real find. It's absolutely gorgeous - a tiny little boutique place with just two suites and a separate little bungalow. It's... Tags for this Chapter: livemusic cocktails bar colonial |
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6. Travel Tip:
Making the move to Santa Teresa
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Rio is a city of very distinct neighbourhoods, and you couldn't find two more polar opposites than Barra da Tijuca and Santa Teresa. The former is a modern 'mini city' of high rise condos and a... Tags for this Chapter: colonial bohemian hillside tram |
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7. Travel Tip:
Historic Centro
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Rio´s city centre is often overlooked in favour of its beach zones, but dragging yourself off the sand and into Centro is well worth the effort. This is where you´ll find historic Rio - in the... Tags for this Travel Tip: historic colonial churches civicbuildings imposing |
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