The Basics
City Name: Rio De Janeiro
Where is it located?: Rio De Janeiro is in south eastern Brazil on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Why do people go there?: Rio De Janeiro is a place where most hedonist travelers come to indulge themselves, with sand, sex and sun. It’s a place where the parties never seem to stop, and everyone is enjoying themselves. Carnaval is the biggest and best attractions for all travelers.
How do travelers get there?: Since Rio De Janeiro is a central hub for Brazil, most travelers take flights. You can, however, overland from all the surrounding countries.
Currency: Real
City Code: 21
Population: 7 million
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Botafogo, Flamengo, Leblon
Attractions: Copacabana, Corcovado
Accommodations: Rio Hostels
Tourist Office: Rio Tourist Information, Brazil Tourist Information
Off-the-beaten-path: Ipanema
Health Issues: Dengue fever, malaria, rabies, yellow fever, meningococcal meningitis
Tips for Visiting
When to go: You can visit Rio all of the year. The winter months barely get below 70. In the summer, however, especially around February and March, it can become very humid and hot.
Common Phrases: Yes = Sim, No = Nao, How are you = Come esta? What’s your name = Como se chama?, Thank = Obrigado, Please = Por favor, Goodbye = Adeus/Ciao
City Specific Events: Carnaval: February 2005, Festas Juninas: June
How to get around?: There are a multitude of ways to get around Rio. The best is probably taxis, and the cheapest are buses. There are all sort of service levels for buses. A few extra dollars might get you your own seat and a relaxed atmosphere, versus overpacked, unsafe and chaotic.
Good to know: Rio is one of the world’s most densely packed cities.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Rio de Janeiro is the Galeão – Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Rio de Janeiro travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
