Tourist Walk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 4K60fps with Captions – Prowalk Tours

Tourist Walk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 4K60fps with Captions – Prowalk Tours

Walk Preview and Map Click on the link in the video description to see a map of the walk. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! 🇧🇷 The Lavradio Street Market, also known as Feira Rio Antigo, is a vibrant and lively market located in the Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro.

This street market transforms Rua do Lavradio into a bustling hub of activity, particularly on the first Saturday of every month. During these days, the street is closed to traffic, allowing visitors to freely explore the many stalls that line the road.

The market is renowned for its wide range of goods, including antiques, colorful second-hand items, crafts, trinkets, clothes, and souvenirs. Artisans and merchants from all over Rio come together to showcase their products, which also include handmade soaps, jewelry, and even local liquors.

The fair is not just about shopping; it’s also a cultural event that features live music, with local performers adding to the festive atmosphere. The presence of bars and restaurants spilling out onto the streets creates a relaxed environment where visitors can enjoy food and drinks while soaking in the local ambiance.

Feira Rio Antigo is not only a shopping destination but also a historical site. Lavradio Street itself is steeped in history and has been frequented by famous Brazilian personalities like Carmen Miranda and Madame Satã in the past.

Some of the historical houses and establishments still stand, offering a glimpse into the street’s storied past. The official currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real (pl. reais), symbolized as R$ and denoted by the code BRL. There are several antique shops in this area.

The area is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with popular samba clubs and restaurants located on or near Lavradio Street, making it a perfect spot to experience Rio’s famous samba scene.

With an average attendance of 15,000 to 20,000 visitors each month, the Lavradio Street Market is a testament to Rio’s rich cultural tapestry and its reputation as a city that knows how to celebrate life, art, and community.

Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the city, spending time at the Lavradio Fair offers an authentic carioca experience, blending shopping, music, and history in one of Rio’s most iconic districts​ From here you can see the Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.

The term “Carioca” is specifically used to refer to the residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro, and it’s a term that carries with it a certain charm and lifestyle unique to this vibrant city.

The word has its origins in the indigenous Tupi language, where it’s believed to come from “kara’i oka,” meaning “house of carijó.” The carijó were a tribe that was close to the Carioca River in Rio’s Tijuca nature park.

This term Carioca was adopted by the Portuguese settlers in Rio and has since become synonymous with the city’s inhabitants It’s important to distinguish between “Carioca” and “Fluminense.” While “Carioca” refers to individuals from the city of Rio de Janeiro, “Fluminense” is used for those from the broader state of Rio de Janeiro.

The term “Carioca da Gema” is an affectionate way to describe someone who is not just born in Rio, but whose family roots in the city go back generations, likening their origin to the core or ‘yolk’ of the city​

This street is lined with antique shops. Today, the street is closed to traffic so they can put displays out on the road. This walk was filmed just before the official start of the Carnival, which means there is a lot of pre-carnival activity going on today.

The Carioca speech, or the way of speaking, is distinctive and recognizable within Brazil. It’s part of the Fluminense-Capixaba dialect and shares many features with the Portuguese spoken in neighboring regions. We are currently in an area of Rio known as Lapa.

Lapa is located in the heart of Rio and is renowned for its rich history, vibrant nightlife, and bohemian culture. The neighborhood is a melting pot of different urban tribes and is particularly celebrated for its live music scene, especially samba and forró.

Two notable venues in Lapa are Baródromo, known as “the house of Carioca Carnival,” and Carioca da Gema, one of the city’s most traditional samba houses. The neighborhood’s most iconic landmark is the Arcos da Lapa (Carioca Aqueduct) which we will see a little later in this tour.

Lapa’s transformation in recent times includes the emergence of Circo Voador, a major cultural venue that hosts a wide array of concerts and events, adding to the neighborhood’s reputation as a hub for arts and entertainment

Many of the buildings in Lapa date back to the colonial era, contributing to the neighborhood’s picturesque charm and historic ambiance. Lapa was once known as the local Montmartre, echoing the artistic and bohemian vibe of the famous Parisian district.

Efforts to revitalize Lapa have included government-supported movements and participation from local shop owners, aiming to restore the district’s former glory and improve safety and living conditions. While some buildings in Lapa have been beautifully renovated and transformed into cultural venues, art studios, and commercial spaces, others may show signs of neglect or abandonment.

Many of these people who are dressed up…or in some cases, dressed down..are coming from a block party taking place in a nearby piazza. Blocos are a quintessential part of Rio’s Carnival, offering vibrant and free public street parties throughout the city.

They’re organized by local neighborhoods and feature a wide array of musical genres, with samba being a predominant theme. Here on our left is the Rio Scenarium, an iconic venue renowned for its unique atmosphere that blends Brazilian cultural heritage with lively entertainment.

Housed in a converted antique store, this three-level culture pavilion is adorned with quirky decor and relics, creating a fascinating backdrop for its live music performances and vibrant nightlife scene.

The venue has received acclaim for its immersive experience, which allows guests to enjoy traditional Brazilian music genres such as Samba and Forró, performed by talented musicians. Apart from the music, Rio Scenarium offers a delicious 3-course dinner, adding a gastronomic dimension to the experience.

We are now going to walk over to the Bloco currently taking place at Praça Tiradentes. There are over 500 blocos during Carnival, attracting massive crowds, with some blocos drawing over two million participants.

One of the most notable blocos is the “Cordão do Bola Preta,” which holds the title of Rio’s biggest bloco, drawing an astonishing 2.5 million people. This Bloco actually just ended, but everyone is still here.

I filmed the street market and the bloco once already this morning, but the sky was grey. When the blue sky appeared, I decided to film it all again a second time. Praça Tiradentes, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Centro, is steeped in history and culture.

Initially known as Largo do Rócio and later Praça da Constituição, its name, appearance, and role within the city have evolved over time. The square has consistently been a bustling hub, playing host to some of Rio’s finest and largest theaters.

The square and its vicinity have undergone revitalization efforts, including the removal of bus terminals, which have contributed to its enhancement​. Historically, the square’s location was once marshy land used for cattle grazing. Over time, it transformed into a meeting place for various groups, including traders and entertainers.

It was later named Campo da Lampadosa after the construction of the Igreja da Lampadosa. Significant historical events, including the last mass attended by Tiradentes before his execution, occurred near this site.

The square was officially named Praça Tiradentes in 1889, elevating the martyr of the Inconfidência Mineira, Tiradentes, to national hero status. Today, it continues to celebrate Brazilian culture and history, serving as a venue for carnival blocks and cultural festivals.

There is a large bus with a platform on top to our right. That is where they play the music and lead the block party from. The party bus then leaves and drives to another part of the city and the whole crowd follows.

Someone hit my camera here so I had to stop in a few moments to resent my gimbal. Here you can get a view of the party bus. While there will be other busy areas throughout this walk, this is the only bloco we will see.

We are now going to walk to the other side of Praça Tiradentes and down Rua Sete de Setembro to another popular market street. Boys will be boys no matter where you go. I’m not sure, but I think she said, “Subscribe to Prowalk Tours!”

The history of Rio de Janeiro is intricately linked with its downtown area, which has evolved over the centuries from its colonial origins.

The city’s downtown was initially a strategic economic zone due to its location on the Guanabara Bay, which attracted both Portuguese explorers and French traders in the early years of exploration and colonization.

To our left is the Royal Portuguese Reading Room which we will see very soon. I was the first one inside. Money! Money! The area was once occupied by French colonists in 1555, who attempted to establish the France Antarctique colony on Villegagnon Island, demonstrating the early strategic importance of this region.

After arriving in Rio, I first came here to downtown on the weekend only to find that everything was closed. Downtown is like a ghost town on weekends I found out.

I filmed this walk over several days. Although I started this walk at the market on Saturday the 27th, it is currently Friday the 26th. Here on the right is a coffee and pastry shop called Casa Cave.

I stopped to get a coffee and pastry here several times during my 2 week visit to Rio. Rua Uruguaiana is a well-known commercial street in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, notable for its bustling shopping scene.

The street gained particular attention in 1994 when the then-mayor of Rio de Janeiro, César Maia, inaugurated the Uruguaiana Popular Market, also known as “camelódromo da Uruguaiana”. This market was established to provide a dedicated space for street vendors who were previously scattered around the area.

The market has since become a focal point for shopping in the city, albeit it’s often scrutinized for the sale of counterfeit products, making it a frequent spot for police operations due to the issues with piracy.

The Centro area of Rio, where Rua Uruguaiana is located, serves as the city’s financial and commercial heart, showcasing a vibrant mix of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings. This blend of old and new architecture reflects the area’s rich history and its ongoing evolution as a dynamic urban center

Up ahead is Largo de São Francisco de Paula, one of the oldest squares in Rio de Janeiro. Its history traces back to a time when it was merely a lagoon outside the city’s walls.

Initially called Praça Real da Sé Nova, the square saw the laying of foundations for the new city cathedral in 1749, though the project faced several starts and stops.

In its later history, the square was renamed Largo de São Francisco de Paula, after the Church of the Third Order of the Minims of São Francisco de Paula, which is located there and had a hospital beside it.

Construction of the church began in 1759 by the Order’s brothers and was completed in 1801. The church, which underwent various conservation efforts, was officially inaugurated in 1865 in a ceremony attended by Emperor Pedro II and Teresa Cristina.

I arrived early in the morning to be first in line for the Royal Portuguese Reading Room. Established on May 14, 1837, by a group of 43 Portuguese immigrants and political refugees, the library aimed to foster Portuguese culture in Brazil, which was then the capital of the Empire of Brazil.

The library’s current building, a stunning example of Neo-Manueline architecture, was designed by Portuguese architect Rafael da Silva e Castro and constructed between 1880 and 1887. The building’s facade, inspired by the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, is adorned with statues of significant Portuguese figures such as Pedro Álvares Cabral and Luís de Camões.

Holding the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal, the library’s collection encompasses around 350,000 items, including rare manuscripts and significant literary works. If I were granted 3 wishes, one of them would be to gain and understand everything from a book just by touching it. 🙂

The library was elected the fourth most beautiful library in the world by Time magazine. Open to the public since 1900, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is not just a library but a beacon of Portuguese culture and history in Brazil. Every year, it receives about six thousand titles from Portugal.

This is a statue of Pedro Álvares Cabral, an explorer regarded as the European discoverer of Brazil. The Royal Cabinet publishes the magazine Convergência Lusíada (semester) and promotes courses on Literature, Portuguese Language, History, Anthropology and Arts, destined mainly for university students.

The ceiling of the Reading Room has a beautiful chandelier and a skylight in iron structure, the first example of this type of architecture in Brazil. More captions will be added soon.

This walking tour around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was filmed on Saturdy, January 27th, 2024 starting at 2:02 pm at the Rio Antigo Fair outdoor market.
🗺️Map of the Walk – https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wVEPZcidDCfsRT3yTjXGdUiMJPBMmD4&usp=sharing 🗺️

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0:00 Intro and Map
1:12 Rio Antigo Street Market
27:10 Praça Tiradentes Block Party
43:15 Rua Sete de Setembro
48:28 Rua Uruguaiana Street Market
53:16 Church of São Francisco de Paula
1:01:21 Royal Portuguese Reading Room
1:11:05 Avenida Passos
1:14:44 Rua Senhor dos Passos (Street Market)
1:24:56 Rua da Alfândega (Street Market)
1:35:27 Mercado Uruguaiana
1:37:30 Rua Uruguaiana
1:45:24 Arco do Teles
1:47:59 Rua do Ouvidor
1:56:24 Carioca Aqueduct
*2:02:57 Escadaria Selarón*
2:13:38 Ladeira de Santa Teresa
2:17:49 Mirante Jorge Salomão
2:21:26 Parque das Ruínas
2:39:11 Mirante do Curvelo
2:40:36 Largo do Curvelo
2:41:56 Rua Almirante Alexandrino
*2:48:52 Largo dos Guimarães*
2:59:54 Mirante do Rato Molhado
3:03:56 Rua Francisco de Castro
3:07:20 Rua Almirante Alexandrino
*3:14:11 Largo dos Guimarães*
3:20:45 Tram Mosaic
*3:26:01 Largo dos Guimarães*

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