Flávia Amaral Santa Teresa Santa Teresa, located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, is uniquely located on top of a mountain with a privileged view of the center and the south side of Rio. The history of neighborhood The neighborhood was developed in the 18th century and was named after a convent…
Relais Chateaux hotel The hotel has an interesting design that blends history with a modern concept. It was erected as a colonial hacienda, and after being restored, it has retained some of the features from the Colonial times of coffee and cocoa. The contemporary design of renowned artist Sergio Rodrigues has recreated a historical atmosphere…
Copacabana Beach In 1923 when the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro was only a strip of white sand and rocks, entrepreneur Otavio Guinle created a luxurious hotel the famous Copacabana Palace with neoclassical architecture. Ten years after opening, Fred Astaire and…
The city of Sao Sebastiao of Rio de Janeiro was founded by Estacio de Sa in 1565. Its strategic position on the Brazilian coast created the development of its waterfront and commercial timber, and its fishing and sugar cane production, causing a rapid population growth. In the 18th century, the gold discovery of…
