Rio Colours

01/04/2015

Capoeira: Patrimônio Cultural Imaterial da Humanidade.

Símbolo de resistência e uma das manifestações culturais mais importantes do Brasil, a Capoeira se tornou hoje (26) Patrimônio Cultural Imaterial da Humanidade, título concebido pela Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU).

A escolha foi feita pensando no importante papel da dança no processo de conscientização da contribuição da cultura africana para a formação do povo brasileiro e no combate ao racismo e discriminação.

Celebrando um momento mais que especial para a cultura brasileira.

01/04/2015

Pra quem quer curtir o Rio sempre mais!

Preparamos um roteiro com curiosidades e programações com o melhor da cidade

01/03/2015

Sem sombra de dúvidas a melhor coisa que pode acontecer a um expat é obter sua permanência, especialmente porque a Constituição Federal Brasileira assegura ao permanente os mesmos direitos dos bras...

01/03/2015

"Cidade maravilhosa
Cheia de encantos mil
Cidade maravilhosa
Coração do meu Brasil"

01/03/2015

Happy Birthday Rio de Janeiro!

20/02/2015

Having a colourful day in Rio!

15/02/2015

Hello carnival revelers good morning! Some important tips for you have a perfect day, don't forget to drink a lot of water and use sun block!

O Carnaval já é amanhã. Preparamos um especial em parceria com Ministério do Esporte do Brasil, Ministério do Turismo, Palácio do Planalto, Portal Brasil, Ministério da Integração Nacional e Secretaria de Aviação Civil para ajudar você a curtir com responsa o melhor da folia.

15/02/2015

Good morning Rio de Janeiro!!! We wish you a wonderful day with a lot of samba, Rio and Colours!

12/02/2015

Sometimes it is very important to share how we from Rio Colours work have to give you a perfect day in Rio and we take care of you and people who are involved in our tours. We really like to say thank for you who chose us!

Trip Advisor
“An amazing tour with an amazing guiders!”
5 de 5 estrelas Avaliou em 6 de Fevereiro de 2015 NOVO

Me and my friend went to this tour on February 2015.
The nice guider came to pick us up from the hostel, without letting us wait. Since the first moment she explained us about everything and everywhere, answered our questions and was very kind! When we got to the favela, there was another guider who did the tour in the favela with us, so that the one that took us could wait for us downstairs. The other guider was so friendly! She knew everyone in the favela and it seems she has been there for many many times. It was so interesting and fascinating. She knows perfect english and Portuguese. The tour was not like a "zoo" (watching people living their
Life) we felt connected to the people there. And they were very nice and welcomed us. Not dangerous at all!!!

If you are in rio, DONT miss this tour! A very important experience.

10/02/2015

It´s carnival time and this is a very common time to lose documents. So, we from Rio Colours will give you a tip: if you are foreigner with residence in Brazil and had lost your Brazilian ID (CIE), you must apply to a new one at a Federal Police Department closest to your residence with your valid passport or travel document (Mercosul citizen), 2 recents photos, criminal records, taxes paid and form 154. It´s important to know that Federal Police has discretionary power and at some cases may ask you more documents, this is normal. More information about it, contact us!

10/02/2015

RIO I LOVE YOU!

MUITO AMOR MEU RIO!

09/02/2015

Sugarloaf + Christ the Redeemer are very famous touristic places in Rio de Janeiro, but do you know why Sugar Loaf has this name?
There are many different versions about the origin of Sugarloaf´s name and one of then is that when Portuguese people were exploring sugar cane in Brazil, the sugar was transported to Europe in blocks and those pieces were very similar to the original mountain.
It is so cute when clouds are surrounding the top of the mountain and making it similar to a bread with baker´s sugar. This is also a good reason for its name, don´t you think?

07/02/2015

Once in Rio, have you ever passed under a tree with a giant fruit?
Probably yes!
It´s jack fruit, an exotic fruit from Asia that was introduced in Brazil around 1850 when the Forest was replanted.
It´s delicious, you should try it!!! A good opportunity to see and enjoy this fruit is coming with us in Tijuca Forest Tour, you´re gonna love it!

06/02/2015

Rio de Janeiro it´s not just samba and carnival, it´s much more! And a piece of diversity of this wonderful city stays at the north zone of the city: São Cristóvão Fair! It's a tradicional Northeast Fair in Rio de Janeiro and music there is not Samba but also Forró!
Forró is a typical rhythm and dance from the Northeast of Brazil. The curiosity about the name is that this term cames from the expression of the English language FOR ALL.
Let´s explain better: at World War II, the USA had a military base in Natal, Northeast of Brazil and every Friday they had a party open to the public, FOR ALL and the term would be pronounced "forró" by Northeastern people.
It´s a really vibrant music and you can join us in a tour, drink a ginger shot (tradicional drink) and have fun with our forro classes!

05/02/2015

What a big surprise! Did you know that favela is originally the name of a plant? Yes it is!
The very first invasion of land was given in Rio de Janeiro in 1987 and the hill was called Favela in reference to a favela plant from Northeast area of Brazil, where ex-slaves and warriors had contact with it at Canudos war.
Do you want to know more about favelas, come and have a very informative tour with us!

05/02/2015

Check out what is going on at CCBB: Kandinsky exhibition with over 100 pieces!
Until March 30th. From Wednesday to Monday, from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Free
Address: Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 - Centre

04/02/2015

Next Friday, Feb 06th, is going to be already Carnival at the Museum of Art of Rio (MAR). The museum will receive the Bloco Escravos da Mauá and to start the party the rehearsal of Orquestra Voadora at 06pm. Not to be missed! Free!

03/02/2015

IMMIGRATION TIPS> Extension of permanence time in Brazil for foreigners with tourist visa and business travelers: The maximum period of staying for a foreigner in Brazil as a tourist (Tourist Visa - Vitur) or business trip (Temporary Visa Business - VITEM II) is 90 days granted at the entrance, with the possibility of an extension of another 90 days, totalizing a maximum of 180 days a year.
We remind that the extension IS NOT AUTOMATIC, and the foreigner must go to a Federal Police Unity, bringing the documents required as well as the fee payment receipt.

DICAS DE IMIGRAÇÃO> Prorrogação de prazo de estada de turista e viajante a negócios: O prazo de estada máximo de um estrangeiro no Brasil, em viagem de turismo (Visto de Turismo – VITUR) ou viagem de negócios (Visto Temporário de Negócios – VITEM II), é de 90 dias concedidos na entrada, com a possibilidade de uma prorrogação de (até) outros 90 dias, totalizando o máximo de 180 dias por ano.
Lembramos que a prorrogação NÃO É AUTOMÁTICA, tendo o estrangeiro que comparecer a uma unidade da Polícia Federal, onde deverão ser apresentados os documentos relacionados, bem como o comprovante de pagamento da taxa correspondente.

03/02/2015

Good morning Rio!!!
What you think about doing a Tijuca Forest Tour?
Tijuca Forest is an Atlantic Rainforest, home to hundreds of plant species, birds and wildlife such as monkeys and toucans. Being the first National Park in Brazil, it covers about 7% of the city`s territory.
It´s estimed that there are 328 species of animals living there!
Come with Rio Colours! BOOK NOW!

02/02/2015

Tour in Favela: Visiting a favela will give you a better perspective and understanding of Rio de Janeiro’s society and culture. You will become enchanted with the vibrant and contagious vibe of the local people, the sounds, the different aromas, the amazing architecture, the panoramic views and the great atmosphere. BOOK NOW!

02/02/2015

IMMIGRATION TIPS> Foreigner Identity Card: To the temporary foreigners, permanent foreigners and refugees duly registered at the Federal Police Department it will be provided a Foreigner Identity Card (CIE). Each application for Foreigner Identity card (CIE) can only be done personally by the person concerned, at the unity of the Federal Police Department closest to his/her residence.

DICAS DE IMIGRAÇÃO> Carteira de Identidade de estrangeiro: aos estrangeiros temporários, permanentes, asilados ou refugiados devidamente registrados junto ao Departamento de Polícia Federal será fornecida Carteira de Identidade de Estrangeiro (CIE). O requerimento para emissão da cédula de Identidade de Estrangeiro (CIE) só pode ser feito pessoalmente pelo interessado, na unidade do Departamento de Polícia Federal mais próxima de sua residência.

01/02/2015

Christ the Redeemer + Sugar Loaf Tour
Visiting the Christ the Redeemer Statue one of the wonders of modern world, affording the most amazing 360 views of Rio and Sugar Loaf Mountain, where the famous cable car carries you up to the top and you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Copacabana beach and Guanabara Bay.
Daily tour, small groups, bilingual tour guide, private transportantion, entrance fees included. Only US$100! BOOK NOW!

01/02/2015

Carnival tip! It is carnival in Rio! For those who are in the wonderful city this weekend the tip is to enjoy the technical rehearsal of the Special Group Samba Schools in the Sambadrome. Entrance is free and Sunday, February 1st, the schedule is: 7:30pm: União da Ilha do Governador, 8:30pm: Portela and 10pm: Acadêmicos do Salgueiro.

Dicas de carnaval! Já é carnaval no Rio! E para quem está na cidade maravilhosa esse final de semana a dica é curtir o ensaio técnico das escolas de samba da Série A no Sambódromo. A entrada é gratuita e Domingo, 1º de fevereiro a programação é:19h30: União da Ilha do Governador, 20h30: Portela e 22h: Acadêmicos do Salgueiro.

31/01/2015

Rio tip! Visit Carmen Miranda Museum! Opened in 1976, and dedicated to one of the most famous Brazilian singers and international symbol of the country. Located in a circular building in Flamengo Park, the museum has a collection of more than 3000 items.

Dicas de Passeio! Visitar o Museu Carmen Miranda, inaugurado em 1976 dedicado à Pequena Notável, uma das mais famosas cantoras brasileiras e símbolo internacional do país. Localizado em um prédio circular, no Parque do Flamengo, o museu possui um acervo de mais de 3 mil itens.

31/01/2015

Let´s go with Rio Colours to São Cristóvão Fair!
It´s the epicenter of culture and tradition with two stages hosting live “Forró” concerts at either end of the fair, each one with many couples dancing Forró and lots of traditional food, drinks and handcrafts.
Garanteed fun! A ginger cachaça shot and a forro class are included.
Only US$ 50! BOOK NOW!

30/01/2015

Carnival tips! Next Friday Jan. 30th, from 6pm, at Pedra do Sal, the bloco de carnaval “A Pedra á de Sal e o Pão é de Açúcar” promisses to play a lot of samba and bring a lot of joy to everybody who is there. Located next to the docks, Pedra do Sal was in the past the place where the salt was drained and negotiated.

Dicas de carnaval! Bloco de Carnaval “A Pedra á de Sal e o Pão é de Açúcar” promete muito samba na sexta dia 30.01.2015 a partir das 18h na Pedra do Sal. Localizada próxima ao cais do porto, era no passado onde se escoava o sal que, na época, era usado como moeda de troca. Hoje em dia é lugar de muito samba e alegria!

30/01/2015

CHRIST THE REDEEMER + SUGAR LOAF tour
For those that don´t have many days in the city, come with us in an express tour and get to know the wonders of Rio in a fast and very exclusive tour, avoiding the queues.
You are going to visit Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain in a 4h tour. It´s included private transportation, bilingual guide and the entrances fees. Only US$100 per person. BOOK NOW!

29/01/2015

Tijuca Forest Tour
This tour will take you across this exuberant green area of the city.
You will be visiting the Vista Chinesa (Chinese View Point), hiking along green jungle trails and visiting beautiful waterfalls where you can freshen up with a cool dip! BOOK NOW! And have fun! Only US$50!