Rio: What's Hot!

Sky, April 2009 Summary

Jeryl Brunner rounds up top attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to offer an insider’s peek into the hot spots and hideaways that make it the ‘Marvelous City.’ Blue Parallel founder and CEO Emmanuel Burgio contributes insider guidance on immersing in authentic Carioca beach culture, recommending classic botequins in Leblon and traditional post-beach feijoada spots in Rio.

Key Quotes

“The best way to soak up the beachy Carioca culture is at a good botequim such as Bar Bracarense. You'll find bikini-clad Brazilians sipping beer and eating shrimp pastries with creamy catupiry cheese. After the beach, locals love to gather with their friends for feijoada at Academia da Cachaça.”