Barra da Tijuca, which includes an expansive 11-mile stretch of coastline and adjacent shopping center, is a neighborhood known as "Barra" and is popular among Cariocas. Recent travelers say its beach ...

Is there anywhere with a better vibe than Rio De Janeiro? Do yourself a favour: Pour a coconut rum (but hold the rum if you ain't carrying I.D, kid), put Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66's Mas Que Nada on ...

Barra da Tijuca's seafront, Rio de Janeiro - Alexandre Macieira/Riotur Located in Rio de Janeiro's west side, Barra da Tijuca has never been an obvious touristic spot. The district is far from the ...

SSW to SE, but it has a very open swell window. Very consistent and lots of variety. Can get really good at chest-overhead surf with offshore wind (usually in the early morning). Fall and winter are ...

Brazilian protesters clashed with police on Rio de Janeiro's beachfront ahead of a controversial multi-billion dollar oil rights auction that was held in a nearby luxury beachfront hotel. In the last ...

Text description provided by the architects. This house, project by Progetto Arquitetura, is situated in a rich neighbourhood in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Its construction has been finished in ...

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