Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
MAPilot
Navigate satellite imagery of Rio to locate restaurants, hotels, tours, clubs, stores, and services. www.mapilot.com
Rio for Partiers
Where to stay, what to know, nightlife, shopping, food, and gay Rio. www.rioforpartiers.com
Rio Carnival
Sambódromo schedule, ticket sales, costume purchases, and joining the parade. www.rio-Carnival.net
RioTur
The city’s official tourism portal. www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/en
Metrô Rio
Subway rates, maps of routes and stations, and tools to find museums, churches, theaters, and other attractions. www.metrorio.com.br
Santa Teresa
Colorful hillside neighborhood: history, artist studios, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants. www.santateresa.tur.br
Ipanema
Information on the beach and beyond: travel planning, hotel bookings, eating out, nightlife, shopping, services, and gay guide. www.ipanema.com
Copacabana
Hotels, apartments, restaurants, clubs, and tours—focused on the Copacabana neighborhood. Includes surfing guide. www.copacabana.info
MPB FM
Tune into Rio de Janeiro radio before you travel; practice your Portuguese and listen to popular Brazilian music. www.mpbfm.com.br
Local Media:
Rio’s mainstream media is Portuguese-only. The city’s top news and entertainment vehicles include:
O Globo
www.oglobo.com.br
Jornal do Brasil
http://jbonline.terra.com.br
Veja Rio Magazine
www.vejario.com.br
The less-comprehensive English alternatives include:
"Rio Guide"
Bimonthly booklet published by the Rio tourism bureau. Features information on current shows, exhibitions, festivals, and so on. Find at airports, bus stations, and other tourist hot spots. www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/en/
Rio This Week
Bimonthly entertainment magazine; download PDF file at Web site. “What’s Up This Week” page has event calendar. www.riothisweek.com
The American Society of Rio
Non-profit association celebrating American heritage. Check website for events. www.americansociety-rio.org
Carioca
Forever Online British publication for English speakers in Rio. www.umbrellario.com.br
BrazilMax
Travel website on Brazil offers a detailed Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide and includes not only sundry local attractions like the beaches, but also urban ecotourism. www.brazilmax.com/
