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203 results for Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro

With its glorious coastline, dramatic mountains and urban rainforest, Rio de Janeiro is a city that hits you between the eyes with its natural beauty. But there’s plenty to discover here that isn’t instantly self-evident…

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Samba style

25 April 2013

Set on a mountainside with views over the Atlantic and surrounded by trees and tranquillity, this Rio residence reflects the cosmopolitan lifestyle of its Parisian and Swedish occupants.

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Face Maker

19 August 2010

Plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy has earned legendary status in Brazil, with his philosophy that good looks should be available to all, regardless of wealth or social standing. His pioneering techniques are still admired by…

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Ready for a close-up

18 August 2015

As Globo, Brazil’s most powerful broadcaster, celebrates its 50th birthday, there are whispers of it becoming a monopoly. With its coverage of next year’s Olympics high on the agenda, we paid a visit to find out how it…

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Gone shooting

21 October 2010

Inspired by footage of police killing a bus hijacker, José Padilha’s ‘Elite Squad’ is the most viewed film in Brazil’s history (thanks to the country’s rampant piracy) and won the 2008 Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear.…

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Keeping it wheels

21 March 2013

As city government initiatives help kick-off a cycling boom in the Brazilian metropolis, we look at the converging urban elements that are rapidly making Rio a pedal-power paradise. Then on the following pages we go global…

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Life’s a beach

24 March 2022

The 450-strong team of the Copacabana Palace make the hotel a sunny outpost of grand hospitality.

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Expo 35: Rio de Janeiro

17 June 2010

Rio is blessed with more raw natural beauty than probably any other city on Earth. This, coupled with the conviviality of its residents, the forthcoming Olympics and efforts to finally reduce the poverty gap and improve…

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Lords of the skies

17 March 2009

In 2007, the Brazilian government launched a crack down on the drug gangs in Rio’s slums and thousands were killed. Now the city’s civil police have a new weapon: the ‘Huey II’ helicopter gunship. Monocle looks at the use…

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Waxing lyrical

17 June 2007

João Moreira Salles is the publisher of Piauí, a new monthly magazine in Brazil. With his brother and business partner Walter, he is half of the well-regarded Salles brothers film-making team. Monocle visited João in Pia…

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Brazil’s big cat

25 November 2021

Esteemed journalist Glória Maria offers a timeless case study in the importance of engaging broadcast journalism.

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Rio de Janeiro: The Monocle Travel Guide

19 January 2016

Rio de Janeiro is one of few global cities that strikes a balance between cosmopolitan hub and natural wonder. As well as its openness and unique mix of people, the city has a wide range of galleries, restaurants and world…

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 364: The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Rio de Janeiro

3 July 2023

Mariella Bevan browses a historic library that is helping to preserve the written heritage of the Portuguese language in Brazil.

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Breaking out

15 August 2013

We’ve been telling you for years to take the plunge and start that business. The world is ready and, armed with our Entrepreneurs Guide, so are you.

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 203: Argumento, Rio de Janeiro

20 April 2020

Our Latin America correspondent Lucinda Elliott takes us to a bookshop in Ipanema that just celebrated its 40th birthday and remains an important hub for Rio’s book-loving residents.

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 191: Janeiro Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

27 January 2020

We head to Rio to explore the new Janeiro Hotel in the district of Leblon. Run by the owner of Brazilian fashion label Osklen, this home away from home in an old seafront building stays faithful to the brand with its chic…