Like An Olympic Athlete, The City Of Rio de Janeiro Trained Hard To Become Great

American Way, August 2016 Summary

In American Way magazine, journalist Joseph Guinto investigates life in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and how the city is preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics. While Rio is famous for its beaches, mountains, nightlife, and vibrant culture, the Olympics offered an opportunity to improve infrastructure, transportation, neighborhoods, and tourism. He interviewed travel experts and tour guides, including a director at Blue Parallel who has lived in the city for two years.

Key Quotes

“Rio has been perceived as a place where you go samba dancing, where you hang out on the beach and where people don't take things too seriously. That is the initial appeal, but it has more to offer. It is a much more sophisticated place than that.”