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Sagui Monkeys from our garden having an afternoon snack

Time lapse video of a sunrise over Sugarloaf from our ever-amazing terrace.

The staff and guests of Casa579 sitting tranquilly watching the waterfall in the forest.

after trecking through the tropical forest in Rio, we saw a few monkeys swinging about in the trees...

After trekking through the tropical forest of Tijuca in Rio, we found the waterfalls and sat to chill for a while before going under and taking a s...

Part of the decent back down towards the city after visiting the forest waterfalls

The once quiet waterfall was busy when we returned - part of the descent and the waterfall (cachoeira) at the end.

the final flourish of the 2010 carnival rehearsal

Watching some amazing dancing with Casa579 guests at the Salgueiro samba school.

A night out with Casa579 guests at our favorite samba school.

Samba concert in down town Rio

Free live music in down town Rio

The Rio Carnival winners parade - Salgueiro Samba Acadamy

These girls are something else - amazing movers and incredibly fit (in shape that is - check out the second dancer especially)

Cariocas are more likely to be found in Samba Schools than night clubs. Here they are cheering the bateria - listen to the crowd as they come in at...

Live music every Saturday in a music shop in down town.

Salgueiro at the 2010 Carnival Winners Parade - a visit with Casa579 staff and guests

Centro Cultural Carioca - Casa579 staff and guests go to a free event in Centro on Fridays to see some great live samba music and dancing.