There are many things to do in Rio de Janeiro. Actually, you can spend weeks, day after day, doing completely different things. In Rio one thing is for sure — you don’t get bored! Here is a list of the many things you can do when visiting Rio de Janeiro during your vacation, business trip, or temporary residence. The things you can do include sports and activities, eating, drinking, chilling out, and more, for kids, couples, families, group of friends,…read more
There are many interesting and fun facts about Rio de Janeiro that adults and kids can read. If you are planning a trip to Brazil’s most exciting city, you should learn at least some basic Rio de Janeiro facts, and its culture. Find below facts that will enhance your knowledge about the Brazilian as well as the Rio de Janeiro culture. Rio de Janeiro Fact # 1 – Where is Rio de Janeiro located? Rio de Janeiro is located on…read more
One of the positive aspects of the port of Rio de Janeiro is that it is close to must-visit icons such as Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf Hill, and Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain summit. As a result, upon disembarking the Rio de Janeiro port you can be at, for example, Christ statue in as little as 40 minutes (by taxi). That’s fast considering that the statue is erected at 710 meters (2,328 feet) above sea level. From the…read more
The Rio de Janeiro harbor is right in downtown, and it is located in the second largest port in Brazil, called Pier Mauá. Ships, boats and barges need to enter the Guanabara Bay (the greatest bay in Rio) to finally dock at the harbor, where passengers embark/disembark. The harbor of Rio de Janeiro is extremely busy in the summer and around it (mainly December, January, and February) as it is an important starting point for cruises to/from Rio. The busiest days…read more
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is GIG airport. It serves as an international as well as a domestic airport. Its official name is Galeao/Antonio Carlos Jobim. GIG international airport has two terminals: terminal one and terminal two. Both are interconnected by a long indoor hallway. From either terminal you can easily take a taxi or a bus that can take you to your hotel. Location and directions of GIG airport in Rio de Janeiro The Galeao international airport…read more
There is a lot to do in Rio de Janeiro; really, many things to do. Most prospective tourists think that Rio de Janeiro is all about Copacabana, Sugar Loaf Hill, and Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain. Fortunately that’s not correct! Of course, these three icons alone worth the trip all the way to Brazil. However, it is a pity to come this far and not enjoy all else you can do while visiting Rio de Janeiro and its…read more
The famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro happens every February, or early March. The date varies every year depending on what day Easter is celebrated, as Carnival takes places 47 days before Easter. However, in most years the dates are sometime in February. Based on that, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival (Fat Tuesday) can be as early as February 5th or as late as March 8th. Note that although the Carnival day (Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday) is on Tuesday,…read more
Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer for travelers planing to do tourism in the most fantastic city in Brazil. From breath-taking views seen from the summit of impressive mountains to eating tasty and traditional local food in non-touristy places to cycling on paths bustling with locals, you name it. Rio de Janeiro is a city that once you visit, you want to come back for more. In fact, alone or in groups, there are more and more tourists visiting Rio another…read more
Find out where to take the best pictures in Rio de Janeiro Planning to travel to Brazil? You can take photos like the ones below, and even better. In fact, Rio de Janeiro is by nature a photogenic city. Even if you are not a good photographer your pictures are likely to be great. If you are a good photographer, then charge your camera, and plan three to seven days in Rio de Janeiro because this city is a paradise…read more
There are no favelas (slums) really next to Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. However, you can see many slums in Rio de Janeiro literally anywhere you go, including, of course, from the Corcovado summit from where you see the statue as well as a 360° view of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Although there are no slums really next to Christ the Redeemer statue, you can see some on the way to the statue. Whether you take…read more
