Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 1: Population and Settlement
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to population and settlement. Covers six main areas - population growth, population change, population migration, land use, settlement characteristics and patterns,...
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: Brazil Cityscapes: Rio De Janeiro
Read the tale of Rio de Janeiro and learn why it is "one of the world's most famous cities." Nice photo gallery included.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Brazil
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Brazil. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Other
Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau
After reading some brief facts about the city of Rio de Janeiro, click on the links at the bottom for further information on tourist attractions, culture, sports, ecology, shopping, and a photo gallery.
Other
Welcome to Rio De Janeiro
The official website of the Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau, this is a great travel guide. Provides information on tourist attractions, culture, sports, tours, events, hotels, and lots of other useful information. Great if you are...
Other
Esri: Ready or Not, Let the Games Begin
Excellent coverage of the preparation for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, the venues, and the very real economic, social, political, and public health problems it faced leading up to the Games.
World Facts US
World Facts: Rio De Janeiro
This resource is full of factual and historical information about the second largest city in Brazil. Describes the districts and areas of Rio de Janeiro including: Centro, Santa Teresa, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, Leblon, Barra, and Gavea.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: Rio De Janeiro
Gather much useful knowledge about "the wonderful city" of Rio de Janeiro. Use this as your travel guide to find out about places to explore, food and nightlife, economy, weather, and transportation.
Other
Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Other
Regional Arts and Culture Center: Canto Do Brazil
This website is a beautiful travelogue of photos and narration about four sections of Brazil.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Brazil Maps
Presents a great collection of maps all having to do with Brazil. There are country maps, city maps, and thematic maps that cover topics such as politics, geography, economy, land use, population, climate, and more.
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Brazil, South America
A beautiful photo journal of a trip to Brazil taken by Tony Costa.
Read Works
Read Works: Brazil Today Cities of Brazil
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TES Global
Blendspace: The Carnival of Rio De Janeiro
A learning module with eight images, a quiz, and a video about the Carnival in Rio de Jeneiro.
BBC
Bbc Weather: Rio De Janeiro
Get a weather forcast for Rio de Janeiro. Great if you are planning to travel there.
Other
Black Inventor Online Museum: Andre Reboucas
Read about the Brazilian inventor who designed a device that became the world's first torpedo.
Curated OER
Unesco: Brazil: Rio De Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes Between the Mountain and Sea
The site consists of an exceptional urban setting encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also...
Curated OER
Rio De Janeiro, View of Sugar Loaf Mountain
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Brazil. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.