Brazilian Beauty Secrets: The Teadora Blog

July 13, 2016

Soccer Stadium - The Maracanã

Soccer is the number one sport in Brazil; and there are about 200 stadiums around the country. In the City of Rio, there are about 15 stadiums but one specifically is world famous - The Maracana. During the FIFA World Cup final game between Brazil and Uruguay in 1950, the stadium broke records...

July 07, 2016

Local tips - My favorite spots in Rio

It is almost impossible to pick my favorite place in Rio. In a city with 25 beaches, about 20 parks, 10 waterfalls... you have to figure out what place best fits your preferences, style or mood! With that in mind, I chose some places that I love to go in my free time...

July 04, 2016

The Urban Areas of Rio - Favelas

What is a favela? It is a slum within urban areas. In Brazil, due to social inequality, there are many communities called "favelas". The construction of informal houses began in Rio, in the 19th century and nowadays in the city of Rio alone, there are over 1000 favelas with a total of 1.5 million people...

June 29, 2016

Best Rio Hideaway

With Rio being the biggest tourism destination in Brazil, it's not surprising that when we go visit some attractions these are full of tourists. Not only tourism makes the city busy, but there are so many locals walking around, car traffic, people working, exercising, intense heat, noisy streets andeverything that a big city...

June 23, 2016

Rio Paragliding

    Paragliding is a comfortable way to fly, where just a few steps are necessary to be able to go into flight. The duration of the flight can be about 15 minutes or so, depending on the weather, and paragliding flights are available all year long!  During your flight, you have a 360 degree view...

June 21, 2016

Exercising in Rio

Most Cariocas, due to the endless summer weather, want to stay out enjoying all the goodness that Rio's environment can offer. We are always moving and thinking about what can we do outside to refresh, stay healthy, tanned and in shape all year long. In every zone of Rio, we are biking...

June 17, 2016

Famous Beaches of Rio - Copacabana

Copacabana Beach, is best known as the "Princess of the Sea".  The beach became internationally famous for its  perfect white sand, mixed with the blue horizon and glorious sidewalk designed with the shapes of sea waves. Along with its charming kiosks and bike lanes, it also represents the strength represented by the Fortress of...

June 01, 2016

Famous Rio Sports: Learn about Jiu Jitsu

   If you are interested in martial arts you might have heard about The Gracie Family, the Brazilians most responsible for developing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Born in the North of Brazil, but living ever since in Rio, the family spread their technical knowledge through the whole country, and the world. Their biggest...

May 13, 2016

Rio Olympics Count Down - Landscapes of Rio Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

On top of Corcovado Mountain, at Tijuca National Park, there is one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World -Christ the Redeemer. The oldest and favorite point in Brazil for tourists, it is about 700 meters above the sea and offers the most stunning view of the City of Rio that you can...

May 02, 2016

Rio Olympics Countdown - Beach Soccer - Play soccer barefoot in Rio

   When you are at the beach in Rio, you might notice some people stand up, grab a soccer ball and within a few minutes a big circle is formed. They are playing the most traditional beach sport in the city.- the "Altinho".  The "Altinho" is a game played barefoot in the sand...

April 07, 2016

Try an Açaí Bowl Superfruit Smoothie - While in Rio

Açaí bowls have always been the favorite Carioca smoothie. They are blended frozen with your favorite fruit and once it is made, you can add your favorite toppings.  My favorite bowl is Açaí blended with Strawberry, sliced Banana and Granola on top of it. Hmm... yummy!  These delicious Açaí bowls are a...

February 14, 2016

Love in the eyes of the Girl from Rio de Janeiro

First inspired by the typical Portuguese street celebrations during the 19th century, Carnaval in the city of Rio de Janeiro has become one of the most famous and exciting festivals in the world. What made Carnaval in Rio became so special and unique, was it's authenticity in the mixture of cultures such African, European...