Rio de Janeiro
in Brazil

Rio has been the destination for decades, with jet-set and celebrity circles making their way down for ages. Rio de Janeiro is nicknamed the Marvellous City and we most certainly do not disagree. The white sand beaches of Ipanema and Leblon are swimming with golden, tanned revellers, and the energy of the city is palpable.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

december, january, february, march

holidays

Carnival, Tiradentes Day, Labour Day, Corpus Christi, Independence Day, Lady of Aparecida, All Soul's Day, Republic Day

how to get there

Fly in to Galeão–Antonio Carlos and take a taxi in to town.

how to get around

on foot, by metro, by ferry, by taxi

nice to know

Whatever you do, never, ever wander into a favela.

local language

Portuguese

currency

real

in an emergency

call 190, 192 or 193
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