There is no such a thing as best vacation dates for visiting Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. Rio is good all year around. Any date will do. Of course, depending on what you are looking for, some dates are better or worse. Here are some dates/weeks/weekends/months of the year when the city is crowded with national and international tourists. Carnival — Every year, some time in February, or early March Funny group having a good time at Rio de Janeiro…read more
The most touristy neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro is Copacabana. However, as a tourist you should not avoid staying in Copacabana only because the area has the highest concentration of tourists in Rio. There are two main reasons for staying in a hotel, hostel, B&B, or in a self-catering apartment in Copacabana: Reason number 1 Entrance to residential apartment building on a quiet street of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana is above all a residential area. There are more than…read more
Visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is a must. However, you may face queues to buy the round-trip ticket and to board the cable cars. Finally at Sugar Loaf, after standing in line for quite a while… At first, the process of visiting visiting SugarLoaf Mountain may seem easy. However, due to the increasing popularity of Rio de Janeiro as a tourist destination, there has been longer and longer queues. On a peak day, you may stand in…read more
My Rio Travel Guide is the most reliable, recommended, and updated travel guide to Rio de Janeiro. It covers important issues such as safety and best-located accommodations as well as eating and drinking, nightlife, tours (on foot, by taxi, by bike), detailed colored maps, and tons of relevant information for the savvy traveler willing to explore Rio de Janeiro the right way. Cashew fruit found at an open-air local market in Rio de Janeiro. What else is found in My…read more
Christ the Redeemer statue is a must-see when touring Rio de Janeiro. However, it is not only about “How to see Christ the Redeemer“, but also when to go seeing it. For example, the statue is frequently in the mist, which impedes in many cases the vistas of Rio as well as of the statue itself. Tens of thousands of tourists don’t see Christ the Redeemer every year. They simply go up to the top of Corcovado Mountain at the…read more
Rio de Janeiro is very spread out. Without a map is hard to get an idea of where are located landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugar Loaf, Maracana Football Stadium, Sélaron Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood, Colombo Café, Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, Chinese Overlook, or a safe-to-visit favela (slum). Fortunately, you don’t need to figure this out by yourself. My Rio Travel Guide — the most practical guide to Rio de Janeiro — includes not only several neighborhood maps,…read more
You can easily spend a week in Rio de Janeiro. Touring, eating, drinking, doing sports such as walking, jogging, paddling, kayaking, swimming, bicycling, fishing, flirting (yes, flirting is a “sport” for some during street Carnival in February/March every year). Besides, you can chill out or go visiting off the beaten path sites — non-touristy overlooks, colonial areas, charming cafes on cobblestone streets, arty shops in bohemian neighborhoods. You can follow an itinerary that covers the highlights of Rio de Janeiro,…read more
Rio de Janeiro’s exciting nightlife is famous the world over, especially on the national vacation months December and January (local summer) when Brazilians from all over the country visit and tour Rio to get the most of what the city can offer, including dancing the night away. Many Cariocas (natives of Rio de Janeiro) join the crowd and turn night venues into a melting pot with locals, Brazilians, and foreigners. There are classic Rio de Janeiro night tours that include…read more
There are not many 7-seater taxis in Rio de Janeiro. The majority of the vehicles carry the driver and 4 passengers. Taxi drivers rarely take more than what by law is allowed on a 5-seater taxi. Although there aren’t many 7-seater minivan taxis in Rio de Janeiro (compared to the total of 33,000 taxis!), it is absolutely possible to book one. Here are the places where you can get a 7 seater taxi: Galeao/Antonio Carlos Jobim Rio de Janeiro International…read more
My Rio Travel Guide is the most reliable, updated, and recommended travel guidebook to Rio de Janeiro. It is concise, but packed with solid information on what really matters for most visitors. My Rio Travel Guide presents useful information on: Hotel — A fine listing of the best-located accommodations, with the best cost/quality relationship, and best price (that’s hard though as Rio de Janeiro hotels are rather expensive). Restaurants — A selection of places to eat, from popular to charming…read more
