See what the experts are saying about Rio de Janeiro. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
With 6 million people occupying an area of 485 square miles, Rio is the second largest city in Brazil. The many districts of the city lie in three major areas: Centre, South, and North (which includes the suburbs). The more affluent South com... Continue reading »
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History
The village of Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese near Pão de Açúcar as a stronghold to defend the territory against foreign invaders after the expulsion of French settlers. The full name of the city, São Sebastião do Rio de... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Rio depends as much on your budget as on the purpose of your visit. There are three main areas in which to choose accommodation: the more expensive and sophisticated beach front of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the busines... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Rio's cuisine is a reflection of the people who made this city. First Native Americans, Africans, and Portuguese and later the French and the Italians contributed their spices and flairs to this gastronomic melting pot. There are also many in... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
This city brings together a deep blue ocean, a lush forest right in the heart of town, a 24-hour life, and an enviable climate in which to enjoy these aspects. Beaches In this cidade maravilhosa, the fun begins in the morning. On Copaca... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Centro, Where the City was Born The roots of Rio are in its center. In the heart of the city, office buildings and streets abuzz with workers and chaotic traffic conceal traces of the colonial era to be found in its churches, pub... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Rio de Janeiro's Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (+55 021 3398 5050 / www.infraero.gov.br) is located 13 miles north of the city. It is the second largest airport in Brazil and named for the composer of... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Rio de Janeiro State: Rio de Janeiro Country: Brazil Rio de Janeiro By The Numbers: Population: 6,000,000 Elevation: 10 feet / 3 meters Average January Temperature: 75 degrees F / 24 degrees C Average July Temperature: 50 degrees F / 1... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Say "Rio" and mental images explode: the glittering skimpy costumes of Carnaval; the statue of Christ, arms outspread on the mountaintop; the beach at Ipanema or Copacabana, crowded with women in minuscule bikinis; the rocky height of the Sug... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Riotur (tel. 021/2217-7575; www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br) provides excellent information on the city of Rio de Janeiro and operates a number of offices and kiosks around town. At Rio's international airport (tel. 021/3398-4077), booths in... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- In The Copacabana Palace Hotel at Av. Atlântica 1702, loja 1, Copacabana (tel. 021/2548-2148); open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. At the international airport, in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2 (tel. 0800/7020-777); open d... Continue reading »
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Rio de Janeiro Travel Experiences
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An Englishman, an American and an Isreali walk in...
The flight over was pretty uneventful. However, during a pit-stop in Sao Paulo, we realised that the change of cabin crew presented an op... Continue reading »
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Rio y Ilha Grande
As I write today there is a tropical storm outside! I was a little worried that I wouldn´t have any stupid stories to tell this wee... Continue reading »
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Carnaval time in Rio de Janeiro
A city of amazing views will be our enduring memory of Rio. With the thermometer nudging 41 degrees centigrade we took the cog train to C... Continue reading »
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What an awesome city!
My first day in Rio was fairly uneventful but nice. I went for a walk on the world famous Copacabana beach, which was really ni... Continue reading »
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Sugarloaf and Corcovado...famous spots in Rio
Once the boys arrived, we began some sightseeing! The first thing we saw was Sugarloaf, or Pao de Açucar in Portuguese. Sugarloaf is a hu... Continue reading »
Popular Rio de Janeiro Hotels
- Martinique Copa Hotel
- Caesar Park Ipanema
- JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
- Sofitel Rio de Janeiro
- El Misti Hostel & Pousada
- APA Hotel
- Windsor Palace Hotel
- VERMONT HOTEL
- Pestana Rio Atlantica
- Windsor Asturias
Popular Rio de Janeiro Things to Do
- Pão de Açúcar
- Carnaval
- Arcos da Lapa
- Morro da Urca
- Parque Nacional & Floresta da Tijuca
- Casa do Pontal
- Garota de Ipanema
- Biblioteca Nacional
- Help Club (The)
- Fluminense Football Club
Popular Rio de Janeiro Restaurants
- Satyricon
- Madame Butterfly
- Zazá Bistrô Tropical
- Hotel Cipriani Restaurant
- Garcia e Rodrigues
- Olivier Cozan
- Natraj
- Antiquarius
- Mr. Ôpi
- Albamar
