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The Brazilian songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim once made the statement that there won't be equality in the world until everyone gets to live in Copacabana. Few places in the world can match the excitement of Copacabana. Just walking down the street is an adventure. If eleven million Cariocas aren't enough company for you, join the millions of tourists who visit Rio de Janeiro for fun and sun. Restaurants, clubs, shows, tours, beach events, dancing and enjoying the good life is a big part of life for Cariocas as well as the endless stream of tourists that visit Copacabana each year. Interchanging with the tourists can be as much fun as interchanging with the natives. Living in a modest penthouse in Copacabana would appeal more to those under the age of 50 then those over. Walking from the beach towards the mountain that backdrops Copacabana one moves from the hectic splendor of the beach with it's endless round the clock volleyball courts, swimming, jogging, sun tanning, roller blading, snack bars, coconut juice vendors, bathing suit vendors, splendid looking bodies, beachfront cafes, tourist hotels, skyscraping condos, diamond vendors, jewelry stores, and international ambiance towards two blocks of bustling shopping, cyber cafes, grocery stores, drug stores, flower stores, hotels, espresso stands, shopping centers, department stores, chic clothing stores and more. Past that one enters the peaceful tree covered streets of private residences, homes and condos. I'll give you some advice. Buy one. Copacabana ~ Rio de Janeiro
Excellent Prices
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The Paris Of The New Millennium I once had a vision that Rio would some day become what Paris was in the 1920's, perhaps given the current monetary situation that may yet come to pass. What created the special ambiance of 1920's expatriate Paris was a combination of factors; the French acceptance of other races and cultures, the French celebration of art and things artistic, the overwhelming beauty of Paris, and most of all the depressed state of the money in France following WW I - These same factors exist in Rio de Janeiro today almost to the letter. Few people in the world are more tolerant than the Carioca, and few places have a better city environment to offer at such bargain prices. Consider that you can live for five years in Rio for what would currently get you by in Paris for one year. Those flocking to Paris today are chasing Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, Annis Nin, Sylvia Beach, James Joyce, and other Lost Generation figures who if they could come back to earth would probably be headed to Rio rather than Paris. What Rio has to offer the expatriate is the world of tomorrow, coupled with architectural charm, an exciting culture, and all of the accruements of living a modern lifestyle at a price anyone can afford. Paris offers the same thing, but the view is a backwards view through the wrong end of the telescope. Paris is overpriced, the real estate is minuscule and cramped, the possibilities limited. Paris is a view towards the past, Rio is a view towards tomorrow. I like the view. Other Areas - Other Factors There are other areas besides the
areas mentioned. Ipanema is considered more stylish and chic than
than Copacabana, but I found real estate there that was also a bargain.
Let's talk about these other areas and some of the other factors that make
Rio a good expatriate destination.
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