Respress - The Brandão Seven

A View of the of the Maracana Stadium from the Mangueira slum in Rio de Janeiro, Oct, 26, 2011. The stadium, built for the 1950 Soccer World Cup, is undergoing a complete overhaul for the 2014 World Cup, where it will host the final. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Sunset on Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Approximate location: 22°57'48.61"S, 43°10'2.25"W (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Approximate location: 22°57'48.61"S, 43°10'2.25"W (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Maracana Stadium
Panorama of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, April 27, 2013, during a test event. The even was the first use of the arena after a major renovation for the 2014 World Cup. Australfoto/Douglas Engle
A view of the Maracana stadium, site of the opening ceremony of the Pan-Am Games in July 2007. Soccer will also be played in the stadium, built for the 1950 World Cup and updated this year.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)
A view of the Maracana stadium, site of the opening ceremony of the Pan-Am Games in July 2007. Soccer will also be played in the stadium, built for the 1950 World Cup and updated this year.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)
Beachgoers enjoy the summer sun on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. The Dois Irmaos mountain is at left, and the Pedra da Gavea mountain center. The beach will will host the beach volleyball, triathlon and water marathons of the Pan-Am games in July 2007.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)
A view of the Maracana stadium, site of the opening ceremony of the Pan-Am Games in July 2007. Soccer will also be played in the stadium, built for the 1950 World Cup and updated this year.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)
Livraria Cultura
Livraria Cultura bookstore in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formerly the Vitória Cinema, it became the city's largest bookstore, only a few blocks from a Metro station. Its a great place to spend the day strolling around in the tastefully decorated bookstore. In addition to books, it has a coffe shop, and you can buy the best Brazilian films and music here. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Livraria Cultura
Livraria Cultura bookstore in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formerly the Vitória Cinema, it became the city's largest bookstore, only a few blocks from a Metro station. Its a great place to spend the day strolling around in the tastefully decorated bookstore. In addition to books, it has a coffe shop, and you can buy the best Brazilian films and music here. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Livraria Cultura
Livraria Cultura bookstore in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formerly the Vitória Cinema, it became the city's largest bookstore, only a few blocks from a Metro station. Its a great place to spend the day strolling around in the tastefully decorated bookstore. In addition to books, it has a coffe shop, and you can buy the best Brazilian films and music here. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Livraria Cultura
Livraria Cultura bookstore in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formerly the Vitória Cinema, it became the city's largest bookstore, only a few blocks from a Metro station. Its a great place to spend the day strolling around in the tastefully decorated bookstore. In addition to books, it has a coffe shop, and you can buy the best Brazilian films and music here. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Livraria Cultura
Livraria Cultura bookstore in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formerly the Vitória Cinema, it became the city's largest bookstore, only a few blocks from a Metro station. Its a great place to spend the day strolling around in the tastefully decorated bookstore. In addition to books, it has a coffe shop, and you can buy the best Brazilian films and music here. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Praça São Salvador
Praça São Salvador in the Laranjeiras distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The best hipster square in Rio is hidden only a block away from major streets, and a close to a Metro station, but still has managed to remain one of Rio's best-kept secrets. It does not really matter what day of the week you come here, there's always something going on. Sundays are great for watching live Chorinho music. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Puro Restaurant
The Puro restaurant in the Jardim Botanico distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most places in Rio have the same menus, But there are a few exceptions. One of them is the new Puro restaurant in the neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. On the terrace, you can hang out in peace and quiet in the sitting area are and have a drink and a snack while enjoying the scents of Rio's botanical garden next door. Prices are quite low for this kind of quality and menu.(Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Puro Restaurant
The Puro restaurant in the Jardim Botanico distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most places in Rio have the same menus, But there are a few exceptions. One of them is the new Puro restaurant in the neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. On the terrace, you can hang out in peace and quiet in the sitting area are and have a drink and a snack while enjoying the scents of Rio's botanical garden next door. Prices are quite low for this kind of quality and menu.(Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Puro Restaurant
The Puro restaurant in the Jardim Botanico distric of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most places in Rio have the same menus, But there are a few exceptions. One of them is the new Puro restaurant in the neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. On the terrace, you can hang out in peace and quiet in the sitting area are and have a drink and a snack while enjoying the scents of Rio's botanical garden next door. Prices are quite low for this kind of quality and menu.(Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Leme Beach
Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An extension of Copacabana beach, but much more relaxed and you don't have to watch your back! (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)
Botafogo
The "Baixo Botafogo" part of the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Rio revolves around the Metro station Botafogo, allowing for easy access. Along Rua Nelson Mandela are dozens of good bars and restaurants which fill up with clients from nearby office buildings for happy hour, especially on Fridays. Best beer can be found on Colarinho which has about twenty beers on tap, including a German wheat beer, which is extremely rare in Rio. (Australfoto/Douglas Engle)