Below are videos by Samantha Brown and Dhani Jones from The Travel Channel
(Note: These are short videos with short commercials in the beginning, but worth the wait. All are external links and will open in a new window/tab.)
EXPLORE RIO DE JANEIRO
Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro, and hop on the Corcovado Railway for a trip through the Tijuca Rain Forest. Don’t miss your chance to see Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), a massive statue overlooking the city.
Time: 03:26
SANTA TERESA SELARON STEPS
Samantha Brown explores the Santa Teresa, an artists neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro where she gets a true feel for the culture. See the beautiful and famous Selaron Steps created by Mosaic Artist Jorge Selaron who took tiles from different parts of the world and created this 215 steps staircase. Visit La Vareda, a shop and gallery where you can buy artwork done by artists from Brasil.
Time: 04:23
SAMPLE TRADITION IN SANTA TERESA
Sam Brown gets a taste of Portuguese culture on a plate in the town of Santa Teresa.
Time: 03:11
SHOP RIO’S HIPPIE FAIR IN IPANEMA
Samantha gets the Carioca spirit while visiting Rio’s Hippie Fair. What will she find at this unique outdoor market?
Time: 02:51
BRAZIL’S BEACH CULTURE
Show off your bikini body while learning the do’s and don’ts of Brazil’s beach culture. Samantha Brown will help you learn what to wear and what to leave at home.
Time: 02:32
RIO’S SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN (Pão de Açúcar)
Samantha Brown journeys to the top of Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain where she finds fog an obstacle. However, it quickly clears and provides an unparalleled view.
Time: 02:16
SAMANTHA VISITS COPACABANA
Samantha shows us around Brazil’s most luxurious hotel, The Copacabana Hotel, and tries Brazil?s national cocktail, caipirinha.
Time: 01:31
BEACH VOLLEYBALL IN RIO
Dhani Jones is in Rio de Janeiro for his hottest challenge yet — beach volleyball.
Time: 04:43
View more pics: Behind the Scenes with Dhani Jones in Rio
Another nice video in YouTube is INSIDER GUIDE: RIO DE JANEIRO
If you’ve made any good videos on Rio, or have come across one that is not on our list feel free to send us the link via email and we will see if we can post it up.
Thank you and enjoy these videos!
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