Where the smooth sea pats the rugged mountain to show that life, like nature, is full of contrasts.—Paul Coelho

Brazilian journalist and internationally famous author Paul Coelho gives you an insider’s view of Rio in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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All About Rio
http://www.ipanema.com/
This award-winning site, packed with information and pictures, offers insider’s tips on touring Rio by neighborhood, beach, and dog-friendly path.

Rio de Janeiro
http://www.riodejaneiro.com/
This is a comprehensive fact sheet with sidebars linking you to travel and tourism essentials and information on Rio’s shipping port.

Rio de Janeiro
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/
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This site, maintained by a professor at the University of Oregon, is a good starting point for reliable information on the city’s history. It provides links to news, tourist information, and the sights and sounds of Brazil.

Rio Observer
http://www.rio-observer.com/
riodejaneiroonline.html
Search this site for job listings, sightseeing information, Brazilian recipes, articles, and a hotel reservation service.

RioWithLove
http://www.riowithlove.com
Find basic tourist information, plus a bit of history, tips on interacting with Brazilians, and an overview of their famous Carnival.