Travel to Brazil

Festival do Rio

This is the largest film festival in South America, involving many of the city's cinemas and some open-air screens mounted especially for the event on the sands of Copacabana. Films from all over the world are exhibited during the week. The presentation of awards for Brazilian films and videos, held on the final night, is traditionally the highlight of the film festival.

Museu do Folclore Edison Carneiro

This unique museum is placed in the Catete area. Here you will find art from all over the country: ceramics, musical instruments, toys, religious tools, and photographs among others. It has an artesanato gift shop which sells crafts, music and books. This museum is right beside the Museu da República.