Rio de Janeiro Nutz and Bolts

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: 7,000,000
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.