The weather in Rio has been very unseasonal in the past few weeks, with nearly fourteen days of rain, clouds, and storms. The spring is not usually this rainy, and most likely global warming is to thank. As such, it is very important that you check the weather forecast when planning and during your trip, because a rainy week in Rio will certainly spoil your vacation. For this reason, it's better to stay more time than less time, because an extra day or two of sun will be worth it.Check the Rio weather here.
Did you miss the "Bodies" exhibit stateside? It's arrived in Rio at the National History Museum, though here they're calling it "Corpo Humano."If you can stomach it, check it out! The official website is here.When: September 27, 2008 - February 1, 2009Tuesday to Sunday, 9am - 6pmWhere: Museu Historico Nacional, Praca Marechal Ancora, CentroHow: R$40 for adults, R$20 for students
For the next two weeks, the big event to be a part of in Rio is the Festival do Rio, the annual international film festival that hosts nearly 400 films. Since the weather has been quite rainy lately, it's a chance to do something fun when it rains. The festival includes dozens of films each day in nearly forty cinemas around the city through October 9th.The festival will feature not only the best in Brazilian movies but also Latin American, American, European, and Asian films. Films to watch for include "Burn After Reading," "Vicky Christina Barcelona," "Rachel Getting Married," "Synedoche: New York," "Man on Wire," and "Paris."Click here to access the Festival do Rio site in English.
