Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

About this destination

Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City, is famous for its iconic beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and its vibrant Carnival. A perfect blend of nature, music and carioca joy.

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
15%
 
Feb
10%
 
Mar
20%
 
Apr
70%
 
May
75%
 
Jun
80%
 
Jul
30%
 
Aug
35%
 
Sep
75%
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Oct
70%
 
Nov
25%
 
Dec
15%

Places to visit

Discover the best attractions in this destination

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Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer

The 38-metre Christ statue on top of Corcovado, an icon of Brazil.

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Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain

396-metre peak with a cable car and panoramic views of the city and Guanabara Bay.

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Copacabana

Copacabana

The most famous beach in the world, with 4 km of white sand, kiosks and the iconic Portuguese mosaic promenade.

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Ipanema

Ipanema

Elegant beach with views of Two Brothers Hill, famous for the song The Girl from Ipanema.

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Lapa

Lapa

Bohemian district with the Lapa Arches, samba, bars and the most vibrant nightlife in Rio.

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Copacabana Palace

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +55 21 1234 5678

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Hotel Fasano Rio

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +55 21 2345 6789

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Hotel Arpoador

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 12 pm

📞 Contact: +55 21 3456 7890

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🍽️ Restaurants

Oro

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💰 Estimated price: $60-120

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Confeitaria Colombo

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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Adega da Prainha

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💰 Estimated price: $25-50

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: São Paulo
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $60-150

🚌 Buses

From: São Paulo
Duration: 6 hours
Price: $15-30
Schedule: Departures hourly
Route: São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Rio
Plate: RIO-001
📞 Contact: +55 21 1111 2222
Name: Uber Rio
Plate: RIO-002
📞 Contact: +55 21 2222 3333


🎯 Tours

Rio Tours

📍 Places they visit: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Lapa, Maracanã

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +55 21 3333 4455

Carnaval Tours

📍 Places they visit: Sambadrome, Samba school, Santa Marta Favela

🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +55 21 4444 5566

Rio Nature

📍 Places they visit: Pedra Bonita, Tijuca Forest, Grumari Beach

🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +55 21 5555 6677

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Feijoada

Feijoada

Pão de Queijo

Pão de Queijo

Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Rio de Janeiro

Durable flip-flops (Havaianas)

Durable flip-flops (Havaianas)

Comfortable, waterproof footwear, ideal for the beaches, rivers and warm climate of Brazil.

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Waterproof sunscreen SPF 60

Waterproof sunscreen SPF 60

High-protection sunscreen, essential for the beaches of Rio, Bahia and north-east Brazil.

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Tropical insect repellent

Tropical insect repellent

Mosquito protection in the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest jungle areas.

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