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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Safety is definitely something to be taken seriously when visiting Rio de...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
History 
5000BC Traces of first american-indian civilisations. 1500AD First european...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Frommer's Portable Guide to Rio de Janeiro is a useful and practical travel...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Tourist Board Info 
EMBRATUR  Instituto Brasileiro do Turismo (Brazilian Tourist Institute) SCN...
Last edited: 24 December 2008
Weather & When to Go 
The great thing about Rio is that it is very temperate all year round. During...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arrival to Rio de Janeiro will predominantly be by long haul flight, arriving...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Getting Around 
A word of caution: Double-check the location of places you are visiting - it...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Public Transportation 
In Rio there are a number of public transportation options. These include city...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis - Bordelis As a tourist, the primary form of transportation in Rio will...
Last edited: 03 November 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Although most would not consider Rio to be a popular destination for families...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Nightlife 
Rio not only is a marvelous city (Cariocas call it "Cidade Maravilhosa" ) but...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
The Performing Arts 
The Theatro Municpal is Rio's main performing arts venue.  Throughout the year...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Shopping 
Rio de Janeiro is known for its cutting edge fashion, and visitors to the city...
Last edited: 17 May 2007
Sports & Activities 
As Rio de Janeiro is blessed with terrific climate all year long, there are...
Last edited: 11 June 2006
Carnaval in Rio! 
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is truly one of the greatest spectacles in the...
Last edited: 04 February 2008
Corcovado, Claustraphobes, don't worry! 
Corcovado is one of those sights that everyone must see.  There are several...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
Favela Tours 
Favela tours are a controversial subject as to many they appear to be a form of...
Last edited: 23 September 2008
Garota de Ipanema Store 
This place called Garota de Ipanema is a very cool establishment made for those...
Last edited: 09 June 2008
Hang Gliding (Asa Delta) 
Tandem hang gliding over Rio.  In Brazil it's called asa delta (lit: delta...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
Hang out in Leblon 
To decompress after a day of business in Rio, there's nothing like drinking a...
Last edited: 25 January 2008
Helicopter Tours 
There are some great helicopter tours available from a company called...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Marlin Yacht 
Want to do something fun and different? Ask the guys at Marlin Yacht for a...
Last edited: 17 February 2008
New Year’s Eve in Rio! 
To visit Rio de Janeiro any time of the year is great but there are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Samba Schools 
When people think of Rio de Janeiro, they instinctively env... world-famous...
Last edited: 29 December 2008
Barra da Tijuca 
The beach of Barra da Tijuca, known to locals simply as Barra and pronounced...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico) 
In keeping with the flavor of the times; when they were building hothouses and...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Casa do Pontal Museum 
This is a tranquil area of Rio that is surrounded by nature and has beautiful...
Last edited: 24 February 2007
Corcovado 
Getting there  The cog-train leaves Cosme Velho station every hour, on the hour...
Last edited: 07 February 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating in Rio de Janeiro offers a complete spectrum of eating experiences...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
There are a select number of truly great restaurants in Rio that can make any...
Last edited: 25 January 2008
Fellini Restaurant 
Fellini is a nice and simple place to go to when hungry, and their options are...
Last edited: 07 February 2008
Guapo Loco Mexican Food 
Guapo Loco is a fine restaurant located in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro. It's one of...
Last edited: 12 February 2008
Hideaway Pizzaria 
The best place to gather friends and have some chat in Rio is a pizza lounge...
Last edited: 12 February 2008
Manekineko 
Manekineko Casa Shopping Av. Ayrton Senna, 2150 - Bloco F, loja J e K - Barra...
Last edited: 02 July 2009
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Inside Brazil: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in Brazil is the Real (plural is Reais).  It is pronounced like...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Crossing the Border 
  Brazil practices the so-called "reciprocity" policy in terms of visa...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Emergencies 
To call an ambulance dial 192 To call police dial 190 To call for fire dial 193...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Important Phrases 
Portuguese is a Latin language, and its grammar is similar to Spanish and...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
Telephones 
00 xx ( zero zero  xx ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to make...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping in Brazil is typically not expected nor given. Obviously, if someone...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Customs 
Customs and Duties do not typically apply to tourists visiting with their own...
Last edited: 26 December 2006
Doing Business in Brazil 
The land that has brought the world the Bossa Nova, Pele and coffee has...
Last edited: 13 November 2008
Driving in Brazil 
Brazil is the biggest country of South America  and it has also the largest...
Last edited: 23 January 2009
Travellers cheques 
Travellers Cheques are a bad idea in Salvador at least. Fx, will Banco De...
Last edited: 10 May 2006
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