Travel Log: Summer in Rio for MilSatCom

Sugar Loaf Mountain
Sugar Loaf Mountain is an astonishing block of rock that offers some of the best views over Rio de Janeiro. It opens from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. so you should have time to go up after a day of business. Photo: Dirlei Dionísio


Lapa
For a taste of the real Brazilian nightlife, head to Lapa, a vibrant neighborhood filled with bars, restaurants, live music, samba clubs and true carioca parties. The best place to land is the corner of Mem de Sa with Lavradio streets. Photo: Lapa 40 Graus

Churrascaria Palace
Seal your business deal over delicious authentic Brazilian meat at Churrascaria Palace in the beautiful Copacabana neighborhood. Palace offers different cuts of meat plus a variety of seafood as well as good wine to pair.
Photo: Churrascaria Palace

Catch a show at the Municipal Theatre, a lavish cultural venue since 1909 with flamboyant chandeliers, murals, stained-glass windows, and gilded mirrors. A beautiful experience even if just to visit.  Photo: Pedro França, Ministério da Cultura
Catch a show at the Municipal Theatre, a lavish cultural venue since 1909 with flamboyant chandeliers, murals, stained-glass windows, and gilded mirrors. A beautiful experience even if just to visit. Photo: Pedro França, Ministério da Cultura