The latest published stories from Rio de Janeiro.
Politics
New national policy on housing subsidies means changes to eligibility and funding in Rio, with potential impacts on waiting lists and local development projects.
By Rio de Janeiro Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
property
A growing number of Cariocas are struggling to keep rent below a third of their income as costs rise in popular neighborhoods from Copacabana to Méier.
By Rio de Janeiro Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
culture
As established galleries recalibrate, a new generation of artists is staking a claim on the city's cultural geography.
By Rio de Janeiro Culture Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From the Lagoa to Lapa, here’s how newcomers can find their way into mindfulness in the Marvelous City.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
culture
The Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro combines public visitation with living collections, research and conservation work.
By Rio de Janeiro Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From Ipanema health food stores to Zona Norte street markets, cariocas are discovering that beans, fish, and tropical seeds can carry the nutritional weight that beef once monopolized.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Rio residents stretch limited funds by focusing on seasonal produce and neighborhood markets to keep meals balanced and affordable.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From art deco lidos in Copacabana to saltwater havens in Urca, Rio’s alfresco swimming spots are making waves among local lap swimmers.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
From Copacabana to the Zona Norte, cariocas are losing sleep at an alarming rate, but researchers and local wellness practitioners say the fix is closer than most people think.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
With Cariocas increasingly rethinking their diets, plant-based and alternative proteins are getting a fresh look from Ipanema to Tijuca.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
Cariocas are reclaiming their mental health one screenless hour at a time, and the science backs them up.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
culture
A careful planning guide for checking official visitor information, exhibitions and access details before visiting Museu do Amanhã at Praça Mauá.
By Rio de Janeiro Desk · July 19, 2026 · 2 min read
property
Vacancy rates across Rio de Janeiro's most sought-after neighbourhoods have collapsed to historic lows, turning apartment hunting into an endurance sport for anyone without deep pockets.
By Rio de Janeiro Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
property
Rio renters face 20-35% rent hikes at renewal. Learn negotiation strategies for Botafogo, Tijuca, and Zona Sul as vacancy rates hit historic lows ahead of 2027 Pan Am Games.
By Rio de Janeiro Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
things-to-do
What the official Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar site tells visitors to check before taking the cable car between Rio’s iconic mountains.
By Rio de Janeiro Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Cariocas are losing sleep to their phones, and the science is more nuanced, and more alarming, than most people realise.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
wellness
Council-run sports centers in Rio de Janeiro run dozens of weekly group classes that mix locals of all ages and fitness levels.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The bill creates a public tracking system for state transport contracts and requires quarterly updates on spending from the 2025 budget allocation of R$ 1.8 billion.
By Rio de Janeiro Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Rio de Janeiro investors and retirement balances.
By Markets Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
property
A growing number of young professionals in Rio are turning to rent-vesting as property prices race ahead in key neighbourhoods.
By Rio de Janeiro Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
From Ipanema açaí bowls to Centro bean stalls, Cariocas have long eaten well without putting beef at the centre of every plate, and nutritionists say the rest of the world is finally catching up.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Politics
City residents can expect targeted investment in public transport, basic services, and job programs under new municipal budget priorities.
By Rio de Janeiro Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
New research cuts through the myths about blue light and bedtime scrolling, and the findings matter for a city that never quite powers down.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
wellness
From Barra da Tijuca security guards to Centro hospital nurses, hundreds of thousands of cariocas are losing sleep to irregular schedules, and the health cost is quietly compounding.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
wellness
Rio's noise and humidity disrupt sleep more than stress. Learn how to optimize your bedroom temperature, light, and soundproofing for better rest in Ipanema, Santa Teresa, and beyond.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
wellness
While visitors queue for Corcovado and Copacabana, cariocas are lacing up their trainers and disappearing into a network of forest paths that most guidebooks never mention.
By Rio de Janeiro Wellness Desk · July 22, 2026 · 3 min read