Countdown to the Olympics 2016! 30 days to go!
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Rio de Janeiro is the host of the Summer Olympics 2016
A Countdown to the Rio Olympics 2016
In less than 1 month the world will turn its attention to Brazil, more specifically to Rio de Janeiro. The reason? The 2016 Summer Olympics.
I’d like to help you guys understand a little bit more about this beautiful city, so I created a series of 1 minute videos explaining the basics. Feel free to scroll down and choose the topic that interests you most.
I shot these videos over the past 2 years, during multiple trips to Rio de Janeiro. From now on I’ll update this page every day until August 5th, when the Opening Ceremony takes place in Rio.
If you’re heading south for the Brazil Olympics, get ready for a memorable experience!
30 Days to Go: Learn more about the Rio Olympics 2016
For the first time in history the Olympic Games are in South America. Here’s a quick look at what to expect.
29 Days to Go: a brief history of Rio de Janeiro
Contrary to popular belief, Rio de Janeiro is not the capital of Brazil. But it once was. Here’s what else you probably don’t know about the host of the 2016 Olympics.
28 Days to Go: general information about Rio de Janeiro
Did you know Rio is one of the biggest cities in the world? Here’s some general information to get you familiar with the city.
27 Days to Go: The state of Rio de Janeiro
The city of Rio de Janeiro is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what you can experience just 2-3 hours away. The cities featured in the video are Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Petrópolis, Búzios and Cabo Frio.
EXPERIENCES
In this second stage, I’ll focus on locations and experiences in Rio de Janeiro that you can have during or after the Olympics 2016.
Get ready for some amazing scenery!
26 Days to Go: Copacabana
Copacabana is Rio de Janeiro’s most famous neighborhood. Here’s why.
25 Days to Go: Carnival
Rio organizes the biggest Carnival parade celebration in the world. And it’s actually a tough competition.
24 Days to Go: Maracanã
This is where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games will occur.
23 Days to Go: Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is located on top of Corcovado mountain and it’s probably the biggest symbol of Rio
22 Days to Go: Sugarloaf
Another postcard in Rio!
21 Days to Go: Beaches in Rio
Copacabana, Ipanema and other beaches you probably haven’t heard of. Choose the right for you!
20 Days to Go: Arpoador
Arpoador is this beautiful corner at the Ipanema Beach.
19 Days to Go: Parque Lage
Parque Lage is one of the most beautiful parks in Brazil
18 Days to Go: Pedra Bonita
Located in the neighborhood of Sao Conrado, a hiking trail takes you to this amazing place
17 Days to Go: Tijuca Forest
The largest urban forest in the world, located in the core of Rio
16 Days to Go: Nightlife in Rio
Fun for all tastes and ages!
NEIGHBORHOODS
Now that you’re familiar with the top attractions I’ll introduce you to some of the areas and neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro!
But remember: if you’re looking for the most famous one – Copacabana – I already listed it above under “Experiences” 😉
15 Days to Go: Lagoa
A neighborhood around one of the nicest leisure areas in Rio: the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon.
14 Days to Go: Barra da Tijuca
Located in the west side of Rio, this is where you find the best beaches
13 Days to Go: Leblon
The neighborhood where I lived for close to 10 years!
12 Days to Go: Ipanema
The most trendy neighborhood in Rio
11 Days to Go: Historic Downtown
The charm of Old Rio!
10 Days to Go: Lapa
The most bohemian neighborhood in Rio
9 Days to Go: Port Zone
The port region has undergone a major revitalization and became one of the hottest areas in town
FOOD AND DRINKS
In this forth stage of my countdown to the Summer Olympics in Rio, I’ll show how you can indulge yourself… 🙂
8 Days to Go: The food
Picanha, barbecue, acai, rice and beans… Can’t even choose what I like most!
7 Days to Go: The drinks
Coconut water, mate, caipirinha… Alcoholic or non-alcoholic, drinks in Rio are unique!
IT’S TIME
The most exciting time of the year has arrived! The Summer Olympics 2016 and the Paralympic Games are here! 🙂
If you’re making your way to Rio de Janeiro, it’s time for some practical information. And if you’re not, stay with me as I’ll also show the atmosphere down here. Yes, I’m already in Brazil! 🙂
6 Days to Go: Arriving in Rio
Thousands of athletes and fans landing at the Galeao Airport!
5 Days to Go: Transportation from the airport
It’s easy to get out of GIG!
4 Days to Go: Public Transportation in Rio
Buses, subway, BRT, VLT, trains…
3 Days to Go: The Olympic Spirit
The Olympic Spirit is already everywhere in town
2 Days to Go: Olympic Arenas and Facilities
A little bit of the Arenas and the Olympic Village
1 Day to Go: It’s time
Enjoy the Olympics! Enjoy Rio! Enjoy Brazil!
Hope you guys enjoyed this countdown!!! Now, let’s enjoy the Olympics!
Thank you so much for staying with me for this entire month, checking back every day! You guys are awesome! 🙂
With cheers of excitement,
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My 10 year old was just asking about the olympics. He is excited about them.
How nice! I’m very excited too. I’ve been following closely the Olympics since when I was about his age! 🙂
Brazil will always be one of the most beuatiful places in the world. I’m so glad they were chosen to host the Olympics, that is such an honor. I hope everything goes well!
Me too! It was a beautiful party at the beach when Rio was chosen. I’m really hoping this event will be a tremendous success like the World Cup in 2014! 🙂
Brazil is so beautiful! I have always thought so! Thank you so much for putting together this countdown!
thanks for the brief history of rio de janeiro that was insightful. i love the idea of a countdown, creates anticipation. very exciting indeed
Thank you very much, Enricoh! I loved doing the countdown and, as you said, it helped bringing people along with me to enjoy the experience. The Olympics were amazing! 🙂 All the best!
Fab post and a great resource for anyone interested in the Olympics or a visit to Rio De Janeiro and the surrounding areas 🙂
Sounds like there is a lot of exciting things to expect from the Olympics. I wish I were going to be watching it, but I’ve decided not to participate in supporting the Olympics due to the animals that keep being killed after being part of the opening events :(.
I love the olympcs but I prefer watching from the comfort of my living room! These all look like great reasons to go in person, though, to any spot – Brazil looks like a great destination!
Brazil is indeed one of the best places around the world. You are lucky you are from Brazil!
I would love to visit Brazil. I have wanted to go there since I was a kid. I hope one day i will get to go.
This is undeniably one of the greatest and richest places in the world, and by the latter I mean in terms of culture and wonderful people. I’m all for the Olympics to take place there!
How nice! As a Brazilian, I’m very happy to hear that! 🙂
All of these look like great places for the Olympics. I love watching them on t.v. I wish I could actually go in person too. It would be a great experience.
Creating a countdown sure does makes it super exciting. Can feel the excitement here n
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This is the place and event my son would like to go. He is a football player since he was in 4th grade and been competing nationwide. I knew about the rio olympics because of him. 🙂
Rio de Janeiro looks like a great place for Olympics. I wish I can go there too, I hope soon!
Wow, this is an event worth waiting for! I am so glad they will held it on Rio, Brazil is a nice place.
Brazil was one of my bucket list and I want to go there someday.
You will probably enjoy a lot! 🙂
I would love to visit Brasil one day. xx
It’s a very fun and unique country! 🙂
Brasil is amazing!!! so much colors and magic and action in one place
So true! 🙂