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CHOICE 2A: You go to the summit.
(Image: view of Rio de janeiro from the summit of Corcovado)
Corcovado
THE YOUNG DOM Pedro I is said to have blazed the trail to Corcovado's summit back in 1824. Imperial ...
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CHOICE 1B: You prefer to go to the beach.
(Image: Copacabana Beach (above). The chapel built for Our Lady of Copacabana (below))
Copacabana
AFTER TROLLEY SERVICES to Copacabana beach were inaugurated in 1892, the ...
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CHOICE 1A: You choose to see the hills.
(Image: The Arcos da Lapa aqueduct)
Santa Tereza
THE TROLLEY STOP is located in Largo DA Carioca. To reach the hills you must take the line to the Santa Tereza district. ...
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CHOICE 2: You sail with the men.
(Image: Botafogo Cove with Corcovado Mountain in the distance)
Botafogo
THE SKIPPER SAILS the sloop south, past the gardened Glória District, Flamengo Beach, and toward ...
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CHOICE 1: You go with the boy.
(Image: Avenida Central)
Avenida Central
WITH SURPRISING STRENGTH Joaquim guides the pushcart away from the docks, past the Candelária Church, and turns left onto Avenida ...
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Choose Your Brazil
By Jason Bermingham
An unusual article from Jason, that offers an interactive element. Read the page below, then click on the links to decide what you will choose to do....
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Brazil: Torrent TV
By Mark Taylor
One of the problems with television here in Brazil is the lack of quality programmes, at least for those who aren‘t fans of the novelas, Faustão etc. ...
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Entertainment
Brazil: São Paulo Entertainment Guide
This week‘s entertainment guide for São Paulo features a restaurant in Mooca, an art exhibition, this week‘s recommended film release, and a roundup of some other upcoming event...
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Interview
Foreigners Through Brazilian Eyes
This week in our continuing Foreigners Through Brazilian Eyes series we have an interview with Sandra Partridge. Sandra has lived for many years in the USA with her husband, and originally ...
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How to Hire a Real Estate Agent in Brazil Part 4
By Boris Goldshmit
Here is the fourth and final part of Boris‘s article, with advice on how to hire a suitable real estate agent in Brazil. To read the previous parts click ...
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Teaching English In Brazil Part 15
By Joe Lopes
Continuing from last week here‘s part 15 of Joe‘s excellent guide to teaching English in Brazil. To read the previous parts click the relevant links at ...
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Trips
Postcards from Brazil Part 3
By Stephen Latham
This is a series of articles written by Stephen which date back to May 2005, and recount the transition of his life from the UK to Belo Horizonte, Brazil. ...
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Entertainment
Brazil: The American Roots Trio
The American Roots Trio will be playing this Saturday, September 2nd, in Jardim Paulista. Stop by for an enjoyable evening of food, drinks, music, and conversation.
The American ...
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How to Hire a Lawyer in Brazil Part 1
By Jose Santiago
Hiring a lawyer in Brazil is no different from anywhere in the world. Start by asking your friends and relatives for referrals, do some internet shopping, participate ...
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Brazil: Strangers in a Strange Land
By Kimberly Kubitza
I can still remember the tears my husband and I cried as we watched my parents ride away in taxi for their flight back to the USA. Ten days earlier they had ...
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Brazilian Beaches
By Lee Safian
For those of you who have never been to a beach in Brazil, you are missing a real treat. My beautiful Brazilian wife, Mariuza, first introduced me to them during ...
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Brazil: Book Review
By Mark Taylor
I recently had a chance to read The Accidental President of Brazil - A Memoir, by Fernando Henrique Cardoso (with Brian Winter). For those who have not heard ...
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Brazil‘s Gross Disappointing Product
By John Fitzpatrick
GDP growth is a bit of an obsession in Brazil. You can't attend a seminar or presentation without GDP growth grabbing the center of attention and the same old ...
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Entertainment
Brazil: São Paulo Entertainment Guide
This week‘s entertainment guide for São Paulo features a restaurant in Jardins, an art exhibition at Pinacoteca, this week‘s recommended film release, and a roundup of some other ...
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