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Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
 Rio continues to enjoy its status as one of the must-see destinations and is perhaps the most visited city in the southern hemisphere. The city is always buzzing with creative energy and development projects taking shape. One of these is the controversial Favela-Bairrio Project which aims to bring the favelas into the city by providing basic sanitation and planning health clinics, schools and community centres. Some of the city’s colonial infrastructure is being given a lease on life and the coup-de-tat will be the city playing host to the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2014 FIFA World Cup....Read More

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Hotels In Rio de Janeiro

One of the most popular hostels in Rio, guests have access to a pool table, laundry services, a...
You’ll find an active crowd here at this expat hotel which is located 3 blocks away from the...
A very chic establishment, this hotel is located in a quiet part of Leblon. All rooms have...
This place has 110 rooms and 12 suites, all of which are comfortable and clean. The hotel has...
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Shopping

Hippie Fair
Hippie Fair (Feira de Arte de Ipanema) : Artwork, jewellery handicrafts, ...
  • Barra Shopping
  • Botafogo Praia
  • Favela Hype
  • No Meio do Caminho
  • Rio Sul
  • O Sol
  • Ars Braillis

    • Transportation/Getting Around

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    Normal 0 false fal ...    		 From the airport
     Rio’s airport is the Aeroporto ...
    Taxi
     Rio’s taxis are quite fast and ...    		 Metro
    Rio has a two line system which is ...
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     • Your home-country’s ...    		 Car for hire
     A small four-seat car usually ...

    Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

    Rio de Janeiro History
     The city earned its name through the ignorance of Portuguese explorer and sailor, Gaspar de Lemos. He entered the huge bay (that would become known as ‘Baia de Guanabara’) in January 1502 and, thinking he’d sailed into a river, named the area Rio de Janeiro (January River). The Tamoio, natives of that area, were originally living there. The French became the first settlers of the area, establishing a colony in 1555. The Portuguese, wanting to keep their claim over the area, eventually kicked them out in 1567, despite the French alliance with the Tamoio who hated the Portuguese for... read more

    Everest Hotel
    One block away from the beach, Everest Park is very opulent with the Grill 360° Restaurant...    		 Copacabana Palace
    The most famous hotel in Rio, which has hosted a variety of foreign dignitaries, rock stars and...
    Sol Ipanema
    This hotel is not hard to miss – a 15-storey white building, right on Ipanema Beach. The rooms...    		 Orla Copacabana
    The new kid on the block, the Oral has style and space with a wide choice of rooms, all come with a...
    Sofital Rio Palace
    While the website is a bit hard to navigate, the Sofital has 388 rooms with terraces, one of the...    		 Ipanema Inn
    The rooms are simple but nice with en-suites. Each room comes with its own personal safety box, TV...
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    Barra Shopping
    Location: Av das Americasa 4666, Barra de Tijuca
    The largest shopping mall...    		 Sao Conrado Fashion Mall
    Location: Estrada da Gavea 899, Sao Conrado
    Upscale boutiques are what...
    Rio Design Centre
    Location: Av das Americas 7770, Barra da Tijuca
    A stylish, up-scale place...    		 Emporio Brasil
    Well-known for selling some of Brazil’s most beautiful art, you’ll find this place hidden...
    Rio Sul
    Location: Rua Lauro Muller 116, Botafogo
    The most centrally located...    		 Av NS de Copacabana
    Location: Av NS de Copacabana, Copacabana
    One of the busiest strips in the...
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    Rio International Film Festival
    Date: September and October
    Over 200 international films from over 35...    		 Portas Abertas
    Date: one weekend in March and November
    Portas Albertas is a semi-annual...
    Dia de Sao Sebastiao
    Date: January 20th
    This festival commemorates the patron saint of the city. A procession...    		 Festa da Penha
    Date: October and November
    Taking place every Sunday in October and the...
    Dia da Fundacao da Cidade
    Date: March 1st
    This festival celebrates the founding of the city by...    		 Carnaval
    Date: officially from the Friday to the Tuesday preceding Lent (Ash Wednesday is...
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    Casa da Suica
    A slice of Switzerland in Latin America, you’ll find flambes, fondues and constantly changing...    		 Cipriani
    Italian food is served in this candlelit setting which caters to a well-dressed crowd.
    Marius Crustaceos
    An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with waiters working the room with delicious platters of tuna,...    		 00 (Zero Zero)
    Found inside the Planetarium, 00 is a sleek restaurant that serves Brazilian dishes with...
    Olympe
    Address: Rua Custodio Serrao 62, Lagoa
    Tel: 2539 4542    		 Sushi Leblon
    Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 256, Leblon
    Opening Times:...
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    Fast Facts
    -Location: Southeast of Brazil
    -Dialing code: country +55 (Brazil)
                          city 21
    -Emergency numbers –Please include the following:
       Police: 190
       Fire: 193
       Ambulance: 192
    Tourist Information Helpdesk: 2271 7000 (Riotur is the main government tourist office in Rio de Janeiro)
    Airport Enquiry:  3398 4526 / 3398 4132

    -Population: 7 million
    -Languages:  Portuguese and over 180 indigenous languages
    -Time zone: GMT -2 hours
    -Average January temperatures: 13 cm
    -Average July temperatures: 4 cm
    -Annual rainfall: 109 cm
     
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    When To Go

    When to go
    December to March is the peak tourist season in Rio de Janeiro so it is best to book accommodation in advance (especially if you intend to go during Carnaval). Prices rise during this period and ...

    Kids In Tow

    Mini Rio
    Address: 1st floor, Barra Shopping, Av das Americas, Barra da Tijuca
    Rio Water Planet
    Address: Estrada das Bandeirantes 24,000, Recreio dos Bandeirantes
    Jardim Zoologico
    Address: Rua Paula e Silva, Sao Cristovao
    Tel: 2569 ...

    Health & Safety

    Health and Safety
    While the majority of visitors can enjoy Rio’s charm and excitement without incident, it is worth keeping in mind that Rio is one of the ...

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