Copacabana is the most popular beach area in Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema is the trendiest). On either one there is plenty of yellow taxis and taxi agencies and companies. And the fares are reasonable. As a visitor, you won’t have any difficulty in getting a taxi on the streets of Copacabana. In fact, many taxi drivers live way further in the outskirts of Rio, but drive down to Copacabana every day because there is where the taxi clientele is —…read more
Hiring a taxi driver for a day to tour and explore Rio de Janeiro is a safe, convenient and feasible option. There are more than 33.000 cabs in Rio de Janeiro, and the fare is reasonable (even cheaper than in many other lesser-known cities in Brazil). A ride between neighborhoods that visitors are likely to visit vary from R$ 20 to R$ 30 (roughly 10 to US$ 15). The most expensive ride from the international airport to your hotel (in…read more
Upon landing in Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), the best, safest, and fastest transportation choice you have is to take a taxi to your hotel. Taking a yellow taxi from GIG to a hotel in Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon, Leme, Humaitá, Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Catete, Largo do Machado, Gloria, Lapa, Arpoador, Centro (Downtown), Santa Teresa, cruise ship port, or Santos Dummont Airport (SDU) costs in the range of R$ 50-60 (“reais“, Brazilian currency). To Barra da Tijuca, São Conrado, Jacarepaguá,…read more
The most famous attractions in Brazil are Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer Statue and Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. These three sites are a must visit when going sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer, atop Corcovado Mountain, is by far the most famous Brazilian tourist monument in the world. The huge statue of Jesus was finished in 1931, built to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of independence of Brazil from Portugal. More than 2 million visitors (natives of…read more
NOT getting robbed in Rio de Janeiro is actually very easy. Why? Because the large majority does not get robbed. All you need to do is to be on the visitor’s majority side. How do you do that? Act as the majority of the tourists that don’t get robbed do. Rules not to get robbed in Rio Rule number 1 Understand that only a tiny minority of the millions of travelers that visit Rio de Janeiro every year get robbed.…read more
The big statue of Jesus, officially called Christ the Redeemer statue, is located right in Rio de Janeiro, which is by the way the most exciting and worth-visiting destination in Brazil (if not in South America). The Christ the Redeemer (“Cristo Redentor“, in Portuguese) is located 710 meters (2,329 feet) above sea level, atop Corcovado Mountain, which is one of the tallest mountains in Rio de Janeiro. Besides its 360° view, the great advantage of its location is that it…read more
Evidently, there is a best time of the day to photograph Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, there are a few issues to be considered before getting to the statue to take the perfect photos. If photography is important for you while travelling in Rio, keep reading this page. Visibility and weather conditions There is no specific time of the day or the month that is guaranteed to have a clear statue right…read more
You can build your own Rio de Janeiro Food Tour by eating and drinking at restaurants and cafés recommended on chapter 6 in My Rio Travel Guide — the most practical and updated guidebook to Rio de Janeiro. The restaurants and cafes listed in the PDF e-book have been carefully selected. Many of them are only known by locals and offer a wide variety of Brazilian food such as appetizers, soups and broths, regional and national dishes, deserts, and popular…read more
There are many things, sites, lookouts, attractions, and activities not to be missed in Rio de Janeiro. Among the must-see in South America’s most exciting city are: 1 – Christ the Redeemer Statue Christ Statue atop Corcovado Mountain is by far the number one attraction not to miss in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is the sort of famous landmark that you always thought “One day I’ll visit it”, but you may also have questioned yourself “Is it really…read more
There are several spots in Rio de Janeiro and around it to watch the sunset. You could see a different sunset day after day, several days in row. Depending on the one you want to see, you may need to take a guided tour, drive, or just take a short stroll to get to the watching point. The most popular sunsets in Rio, and close to where tourists usually stay are: 1 – Sugar Loaf Sunset This is one of…read more