Rio de Janeiro is the capital of which country. What to buy as a souvenir. The best beaches in Rio de Janeiro

I always pronounce the name of this city with a smile - it seems to hear the flutter of a thousand multi-colored butterflies, which can not wait to fly out and spin to the rhythms of bossa nova ("bossa nova" - special style Brazilian music, which is a mixture of jazz and samba).

Rio de Janeiro is amazing!

Passions are raging in the hearts of people here no quieter than in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It seemed to me that the city lives on the principle of yin-yang, without realizing it. All extremes harmoniously coexist here: poverty and prosperity, beauty and ugliness, spiritual kindness with flagrant aggression. Next to the elite, very green and beautiful areas of the city, there are always neighborhoods of the poor - favelas, with exteriors scorched by the sun, graffiti and endless poverty. One citizen will gladly change his route to show you the way if you go astray, while another will steal your bag and threaten you with a “barrel”. Like in the movies, honestly. And all this to the rhythms of bossanov.

And by the way, do not forget to bring a phrase book with you. Because everyone here speaks Portuguese. And there is no more beautiful, completely incomprehensible language similar to the crunch of waffles in the world.

Short video about Rio de Janeiro

How to get there

How to get to Rio de Janeiro if you, like me, live in Moscow? This sunny metropolis is located in South America, and it is very far away. The words "very far" mean the figure 11,543 km - exactly this distance from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, the main way to get to Rio is by plane.

But there is another option - to go on a cruise and arrive in Rio on a multi-deck white ship. That is how my idol Ostap Bender dreamed of being in the sultry city of happiness.

And if you are already in South America, then there is nothing easier than getting to the former capital of Brazil by bus. In general, bus service is very developed in South American cities, they are quite comfortable and allow you to save money, sometimes time.

By plane

There are no direct flights from Moscow to Rio. You need to fly with a transfer. The minimum duration of the entire flight is usually 16 hours or more, depending on the selected connection.

After monitoring the offers of various airlines (Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Etihad, Delta participated in the tender), I came to the conclusion that plane tickets - Rio de Janeiro should be taken from the airline Air France with a connection in Paris.

1. First, it is the most a budget option flight (my boyfriend paid for the trip, and this item was the most important for him :-)).
2. Secondly, a convenient connection at the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.

If you get on the airline's promotion, then the ticket will cost you 38,000 rubles (round-trip).

Air France operates daily flights to Rio de Janeiro. I advise you to choose flight AF 1745 from Moscow with an arrival in Charles de Gaulle at 21:45 and then a departure from Paris at 23:35 and an arrival in Rio de Janeiro at 05:40 in the morning. Choose a return flight depending on the price and preferences. There are 1 or sometimes 2 flights a day from Rio de Janeiro (the schedule is constantly changing). There are morning flights and evening flights.

You can view flight schedules, connection times, airfare prices.

Airport of arrival of international flights ()

All international flights on their way to the airport of Rio de Janeiro Galeão Rio De Janeiro. At the airport you will find money changers, taxis and anything else. To the center - 20 km.
At the airport, many employees speak English, so you definitely won’t get lost here :-)

Airport of arrival of domestic flights ()

A charming airport with a runway right along the Atlantic Ocean. Located in the historical center of the city.

By bus

In Brazil, as in many other countries South America, bus service between cities is very well developed. Traveling by bus in Rio de Janeiro is a reasonable alternative to renting a car if you are, for example, afraid to drive in such a exotic country.

The main cities of great interest to the traveler, from which you can get to Rio by regular buses:

• Sao Paulo.
• Florianopolis.
• Belo Horizonte.
• Arraial do Cabo.
• Buzios.
• Iguazu.

And even from neighboring countries, such as Paraguay, you can come to Rio by bus. Only it is very far, about 2 days on the road.

Major bus companies

The bus service in Rio (as well as in Brazil as a whole) is organized super competently, and I envied this, to be honest (wish we had it like that!). There are several major bus companies, each has its own website with an English version, and on the website you can easily get directions from point A to point B.

For myself, I singled out these bus companies (their sites seem to be created for non-Portuguese speaking tourists :-))

Travel and bus logistics

The logistics of your bus trip will be like this. Go to the site, choose the desired direction, buy a ticket, arrive at the station and pick up your tickets. It is very easy to understand where to pick up tickets: at the station, look for a stall with the name of the bus company, which will be indicated in large letters on the booking sheet.

I advise you to buy tickets on the site also because promotional fares are published there, about which cashiers often do not know anything. Well, besides, it will be difficult to communicate with the cashiers if you do not speak Portuguese.

Bus stations

Now as for the bus stations themselves. There are several in Rio. Foremost - .
The station is located in the city center at: Av. Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo.
I advise you to get here by taxi. Although it is located in the center, this part of the city is not safe. The bus stop is quite far from the station, and you have to walk to it. Judging by the faces that I saw on the street at the entrance to the station, I would not have gone on foot.

And the station building itself is beautiful - very clean, comfortable, a lot of shops, the smell of cheese pies (Pão de queijo) and freshly brewed coffee in the air. And yes, there are charging stations for all gadgets. By the way, this service is free, not like at Moscow railway stations. As I remember now, I arrived on the morning train from St. Petersburg to Moscow, the phone sat down, and recharging was 100 rubles. Fi.

About buses

The buses themselves are very comfortable. When booking tickets, you can choose the bus class:

• VIP, which means this bus is air conditioned.
• STANDARD. There will be no air conditioning.

By the way, the climate of Antarctica prevails in buses. I strongly advise you to prudently bring warm clothes with you.

By car

In general, everything is in order with the roads in Brazil. Theoretically, motorists can get to Rio de Janeiro by car from any Brazilian city. And even from other countries in South America, subject to successful passage through customs.
Personally, I am sure that traveling by car through the "deaf" places of the country may not have the most favorable consequences, after all, the country is not very rich, you can easily be robbed. Well, there’s no one to especially ask for advice on the road - no one “speaks” in English.
If you are a fan of auto travel, then try to build a route that runs along safe and modern highways.
So, you can come to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo along the largest highway BR-116

By ferry

Rio owes much of its stunning scenery to its amazing geographic location. The city stretched along the southeastern coast of Brazil and seemed to be squeezed between the mountains on one side and the Guanabara Bay ( beautiful bay in Rio de Janeiro) on the other. Such a good location suggests that you can also get to the city by water - on a chic white ship, if you want to fulfill the dream of Ostap Bender, or on a small cozy ferry.

By the way, the first sailors sailed to Rio on ships and thought that the bay was the January river in Rio de Janeiro, after which the city was named.

The ferry connects Rio with other Brazilian cities and islands - Nitera, Cocota, Mangaratiba, Angra dos Reis, Paqueta Island, Ilha Grande Island. These ferries moor at the maritime station in Rio (depart, by the way, from the same place). This station is called Estação das Barca and it is located in the city center close to Praça XV square next to Carioca/ Cinelandia metro station.

Travel time, schedule and cost can be viewed on the carrier. As a bonus, all those traveling by ferry are offered a gorgeous view of the city and the great statue of Christ from Guanabara Bay.

cruise ships

If speak about cruise ships, then they sail from various cities of the world to a huge and significant port for the whole country - Port of Rio-de-Janeiro, to the terminal . The port is located not very far from the city center, at Av. Rodrigues Alves, 10 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-250. The nearest metro station is Retiro. Here is the terminal.

In general, the terminal is cool - modern, functional, all the infrastructure necessary for a traveler is with him. By the way, if you are already in Rio and you are not going to sail anywhere on any ships, there is still a reason to look here - incendiary night parties with samba and caipirinha are often held here at night. Everything is as it should be.

Private yachts

And, if suddenly you are traveling on your private yacht and do not know where to drop anchor, then head for the most beautiful port. By the way, it was in this harbor that yachtsmen from all over the world raced at the 2016 Olympic Games. The Marina da Gloria port is located in the charming Flamengo Park not far from the city center and, believe me, it offers absolutely fantastic panoramas of Rio. There are cute restaurants in the harbor, here you can learn how to sail, as well as go diving or fishing with a small group.

Clue:

Rio de Janeiro time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 6

Kazan 6

Samara 7

Yekaterinburg 8

Novosibirsk 10

Vladivostok 13

When is the season. When is the best time to go

The very name of the city radiates sunshine, doesn't it? But it also rains here.

During our Russian summer in Rio, winter brings intermittent rains to the city, and the sunny metropolis is immersed in a haze of gray clouds. At the same time, the air temperature rarely drops below +23, and the rains are most often short and warm. So bad weather in Rio - the concept is conditional. Another thing is that with a gray haze one cannot see the incredibly bright colors of the city. The clearest days in Rio de Janeiro are between November and March.

When planning our trip, we avoided the New Year period, just as we were afraid of fire in February (carnival takes place in February). These are the most expensive periods, prices for holidays in Rio de Janeiro soar several times. And if we talk about prices, then Rio is never a cheap city.

We flew to Rio in the season - March 10, a couple of weeks after the carnival. By the time we arrived, the last carnival decorations were, fortunately, dismantled and prices returned to normal. The weather was good, hot, +38. Sometimes during the day there were prolonged rains (and we were grateful to them), and in the evening the sun invariably appeared, which, leaving, gave us incredible sunsets - so many heavenly colors, perhaps, can only be found in Monet's fictional canvases.

Rio de Janeiro in summer

If we talk about our summer months, then in Rio they are considered the rainiest and grayest. The air temperature, however, is not lower than 25 degrees, the water is also warm - 21-23 degrees. When traveling to Rio de Janeiro in the summer, take a windbreaker and an umbrella with you.

Rio de Janeiro in autumn

The season officially starts in November in Rio. In general, the division into seasons here is very conditional, because the tourist flow does not stop all year round. But if we talk about the weather, then yes, it becomes less cloudy from November. In the autumn months, the air temperature is 27-29 degrees. Of the benefits - the absence of sweltering heat and gentle wind.

Rio de Janeiro in spring

In my opinion, spring is the perfect time to visit Rio. At this time, the city becomes calmer, behind the carnival with its craziness and wild prices. The weather is wonderful. It is very hot, up to 38 degrees, sometimes there are refreshing rains.

Rio de Janeiro in winter

Our winter in Rio de Janeiro counts as summer. In guidebooks, the months from December to March are indicated as the most attractive for visiting the country. During this period, the probability of rain is small, the waves in the ocean are quieter, the sky is mostly cloudless. All this is very good, but the number of tourists in the city is such that you want to leave the metropolis with a mysterious name as soon as possible. The largest influx of tourists falls on the New Year and Carnival, which takes place annually in February.

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Rio de Janeiro - monthly weather

Districts. Where is the best place to live

As soon as Vadik bought tickets to Rio, we immediately thought about where to live, which part of the city to choose. I wanted to be at the sea, and at the same time in the mountains, and to be closer to all the bars and attractions. But when it comes to such a big city (and Rio is really huge), you need to prioritize :-)

I'll tell you how the city works and what choice we made.

Conventionally, the city is divided into 4 zones:

1. South.
2. Central.
3. Northern.
4. Western.

Separate districts of Rio de Janeiro are concentrated in these zones (at the moment there are 34 districts in the city)

Southern part of the city

These are the legendary beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo. Perhaps these areas are the most attractive for tourists, everything here is like in a movie - gorgeous beaches, beautiful houses with fences, as in the Tropicanka series, all the streets are paved with neat tiles, palm trees, ficuses and eternal trees adorn the entrance to each building.

The areas of this part of the city are considered the safest, wherever you look - only policemen. From the southern regions it is easy to get to the main attractions, some of which are located right here:

• Sugar head.
• Mount Corcovado with a statue of Christ.
• Lake Rodrigo de Freitas.

And there are taxis around the clock. We chose a hotel 2 steps from the Ipanema beach and did not regret it for a minute. The beach in Rio is the main stage of the city, everyone aspires here - both locals and tourists. Do you want to feel the real atmosphere of Rio? Then you go to the beach. And I'll tell you what, living near the beach in Rio is a must. Early in the morning before a long journey to the wilds of a sunny metropolis, you will always have the opportunity to wake up with the city, run along the embankment, swim in the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which can only be like this in the morning, drink freshly squeezed mango juice in a fruit bar on the beach. What could be better? This is how the morning in Rio de Janeiro should begin. And in the evening, no matter where you come from, the sunset will be waiting for you to the rhythms of the bossa nova - the locals are very fond of coming to the beach with a guitar.

Central part of the city

This is the so-called down town, the historical center of Rio de Janeiro. There are business centers, many historical sights, including the National Library, the Tiradentes Palace, the City Theater, the National Museum of Fine Arts, Cathedral and Palace of Pedro Ernesto.

On weekdays, downtown is very busy, people in business suits scurry back and forth. But it is worth coming on a Sunday, and you will not recognize the business district - there is not a soul in the district. Never in my life have I seen more deserted streets.
I was most impressed by the bohemian neighborhoods of Lapai Santa Teresa. In Lapa, I advise all party-goers to stay who want to fall asleep and wake up to the rhythms of the city. Well, Santa Teresa will appeal to those who are looking for romance and solitude.

Northern part of the city

Football fans often visit the northern part of the city, since this is where the legendary stadium in Rio de Janeiro "" is located. I highly recommend visiting one of the football matches played at this stadium, even if you are not a fan. Is waiting for you exciting game, experiences, tears of victory and loss and incomparable energy. Football is an integral part of Brazilian culture and lifestyle. And you must see it with your own eyes!
In the northern part of the city there are other, less well-known stadiums. But I would not advise walking further than the stadium - around the favela, dangerous quarters of bandits and the poor.

Western part of the city

This area is the most remote from the city center and therefore tourists rarely come here. The poorest quarters of the city are closely intertwined with areas for the rich, as if proving to the traveler that Rio is a city of contrasts. The pretty area of ​​Barra da Tijuca is located in this part of the city, as is the 20-kilometer beach, the longest in all of Rio.

What are the prices for holidays

Tours in Rio de Janeiro are expensive. The City of God itself is not cheap. How . But, of course, here you can easily save money if you think about many things in advance. But not at the hotel - accommodation here is expensive, even in a hotel, even in a hostel.

Prices for hotels in Rio de Janeiro

We rented a double room in a 3 * hotel 2 minutes from Ipanema beach with spacious rooms in white and with a huge window, on the windowsill of which ringing hummingbirds hung out every morning. The room cost about $100 per night with breakfast.

Ipanema is a magical area, like a piece of cozy Europe inside Rio with the cutest restaurants, beautiful houses and chic clean beach.

For the same money ($100 per day) in the bohemian area of ​​Santa Teresa, you can rent a room in a chic boutique hotel. There are many great boutique hotels in the area. The views that open from the hotels of Santa Teresa are stunning.

But there is a downside. The area is located on a mountain, and at night taxi drivers refuse to go up here without explanation. Therefore, if night walks are in your plans, this is probably not the most suitable area.

On Copacabana, hotels cost from $150 per day. By the way, the Copacabana beach itself is very dirty, and all the restaurants along the beach are terribly tasteless and also expensive.

You can still live on the party Lapa. A bed in a good hostel can be found for $60, and a hotel room can be rented for $80. At night it is very noisy and the audience in the area is very different - here are the glamorous party-goers of Rio, and the bandits, and the homeless. My friend Natasha said that it was here that they were threatened with a gun. As if in jest.

I usually monitor prices and book hotels on Booking -, but you can check if there is a more attractive price anywhere.

You can see the prices for renting private apartments here.

Taxi, bus and metro prices

Getting around the city is exactly the article where you can really save money if you use public transport.

So, on average, the cost of a taxi ride in the southern part of the city will be 50-70 reais ($15-20). A bus ticket costs 4 reais (about $2). Feel the difference. The cost of one metro ride is 3.20 reais ($1), which is more expensive than in Moscow, but still several times cheaper than a taxi.

Prices for restaurants, cafes and bars

Good restaurants are quite expensive. Dinner can cost from 200 reais ($60) for two. Take advantage of the offer in the menu "portion for 2". Believe me, it will be a serving for 4, but it will be more economical than each ordering a whole dish.
There are many restaurants in Rio, and you can find something simpler. But here's my advice to you - never go to restaurants on Copacabana. Everything here is horribly tasteless and expensive.

The cost of a caipirinha in a beach bar is 8-10 reais (about 3-4 dollars), but in a bar the price will already be 25 reais (8 dollars).

Freshly squeezed juice in juice bars (such bars are the “trick” of Rio, they are scattered throughout the city) - from 5 reais ($ 2).

Summing up, I’ll say that both the rest in Rio de Janeiro and the prices are all at the highest level! :-)

Clue:

The cost of food, lodging, transportation, etc.

Currency: Rubles, rub. Dollars, $ Euro, €

Main attractions. What to see

Rio is a real treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders, interesting and unusual urban routes.

There is a list of places that are absolutely MUST SEE:

• Statue of Christ the Redeemer.

• Sugar Loaf.
• Botanical Garden.
• Forest of Tijuca.
• Maracana Stadium.
• Art Museum of Arts.
• National Library (the largest in all of South America).

By the way, the beaches in Rio are also attractions. Be sure to visit the beaches Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon, Flamengo» and you will see that each of them has its own unique atmosphere.

Walk through the world's largest urban national park Tijuca park and you will be pleasantly surprised to meet cute but very arrogant coatis, impressed by giant eucalyptus trees and signs that warn of dangerous and insidious snakes. By the way, the Statue of Christ - the most legendary monument in Rio de Janeiro - is located at the top of this park, and if you dare to get to it on foot (too long and hot), you will have inexpressible emotions and the most beautiful photos in your arsenal.

Once in the Lapa quarter, be sure to take the "Bondino" (an old wooden tram), which will take you upstairs to the area of ​​​​the rich and mansions - santo teresa.
And if you want to experience the real life of the slums, then take a motorcycle taxi and go to the favelas. At one's own risk.

Don't forget to observe the stars of South America through the telescope at the Rio de Janeiro Planetarium. Remember that all museums have free days to visit, which will make your stay in Rio de Janeiro more budget-friendly.

And you can easily avoid queues at various museums and, most importantly, at the statue of Christ, using the service fast track offered by several local travel companies such as Matuete. The cost of this service is about $40 per person.

Top 5

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Statue Christ Reemeder)

As the alphabet begins with the letter "A", so the top list of Rio attractions begins with the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is not only the main symbol of Rio de Janeiro, but also the main identification mark of Brazil as a whole.

My local friends told me that the monument was erected thanks to the efforts of a very rich man as a token of his gratitude to the City of God, in which he was able to get rich. The official version says that the statue was erected for the 100th anniversary of the independence of Brazil. I trust my friends more because Rio is a city of miracles.

The statue itself in Rio de Janeiro is located on top of the Tijuca National Park, and its height is about 38 meters. You can get there by a special tourist train, by minibus, car or on foot. The last way for the most desperate travelers is to walk long and in the heat, but the most stunning views of the city will be yours, plus explore the world's largest urban national park.

We did not know about the fast track service, which I mentioned above, so we spent 4 hours in 3 queues under the scorching sun!!! When, after all this hell, we ended up at the statue, I wanted to cry. Such a number of people, which was around the statue, could probably only be in the main Bombay market. It's horrible.

Try to focus on the magnificence of the monument. Because the figure of Christ radiates a really powerful energy, which easily spreads to a million Chinese around. And this energy, and these stunning views justify any torment. No wonder the monument is included in the list of modern wonders of the world.

• Opening hours: daily from 8:30 - 17:00.
• Price: entrance ticket for an adult - 51 reais (16 dollars).

For up-to-date information on opening hours and prices, see the Rio de Janeiro Metro website.

Read more about the Statue of Christ the Redeemer at.

Selarone paw and ladder (Lapa & Escadaria Selarón)

The Lapa district is geographically located in the central part of the city, and despite the fact that there are always a lot of tourists here, it has not lost its very special flavor.

The Lapa quarter is a kind of Parisian Montmartre, an area where artists, poets, dancers and other creative personalities have found refuge. At night, on the streets of Lapa, everyone dances samba, sings bossa nova. Do you want to go to carnival? You are here, this carnival is here all year round.

In one of the lanes you will find Selarone ladder (EscadariaSelaron) . Just ask any passer-by - everyone knows where she is.

In 2013, the artist was found dead on his stairs. They say that one of his own students killed him out of envy. Until now, Jorge Selarone is alive in the hearts of people, and his staircase has become one of the best examples of Brazilian contemporary art.

Access to the stairs is free.

Santa Teresa and Bondinho (Bondinho de Santa Teresa)

Santa Teresa is an area of ​​mansions. Remember the series "Tropicanka", "Wild Rose"? So everything looks the same there - rich houses, rose fences, labyrinths of streets and gorgeous views to Guanabara Bay.

It is best to go to Santa Teresa after walking around the Lapa quarter. From here, this can be done in a completely unusual way - using the "bondinho". So cariocas (local residents) call an old wooden tram, which has been transporting people from one area to another for decades.

In theory, the tram leaves every 20 minutes from Carioca metro station. But that's just in theory. In fact, the tram follows only his known timetable. The tram does not have a website, and I generally doubt that this type of transport functions officially. The opening hours at the entrance are not written, but I know one thing for sure, exactly at 16:00 the tram stops moving (for the first time we were going to ride at 5 pm and came to the closed doors of the station). Also, he does not make routes after the rain. We were convinced of this when we came to the station for the second time :-). And only for the third time luck smiled at us.

You sit in one of 5 wooden trailers, the benches are distributed equally between tourists and cariocas. The tram climbs up the hillside, deftly maneuvering between beautiful mansions with colorful fences and ancient buildings, whose architectural appearance imperceptibly takes us to Rio of the past centuries. Winding through the labyrinths of old streets, the tram periodically pampers passengers with views from the cliff to the sea in Rio de Janeiro. Undoubtedly, it was one of the most romantic and extraordinary trips in my life.

Sugarloaf (Pão de Açúcar)

Sugar loaf is Pão de Açúcar, and its height reaches almost 400 m. It is called so because it supposedly looks like a sugar cube. The essence of the visit is that you take the funicular to the top of this mountain.

During this time, the traveler will have 3 stops at different heights - Praia Vermelha, Urca and the very top of the mountain.

Definitely need to go here to see the sunset. And if you are lucky and the sky is cloudless, you will fall into a trance from the beauty around. Here, by the way, there are no crazy crowds of tourists. You can relax, sit on a chair, drink a beer and enjoy your stay in Rio. The views from the top are stunning. All as in the picture, honestly.

• Opening hours: 8:10 - 21:00. Funiculars leave every 20 minutes.
• Funicular cost: 62 reais (almost $20). This price includes all 3 ascents and 3 descents.

Favelas (FAVELS)

Favelas are the neighborhoods of the poor, haphazardly scattered around the city. For some reason, the implausible piles of houses on the mountain are fascinating.
Each favela is like a separate state with its own rules, system, drug lords, schools, hospitals. Have you seen the movie City of God? That's how the local neighborhoods of the poor are actually arranged.

Favelas are an acute social phenomenon, which personally does not scare me so much as makes me empathize with the inhabitants of these quarters. The number of people in Rio de Janeiro living in favelas is scary! Millions of people. From year to year, the state ignores the problems of communities, and sometimes their very existence, deprives the inhabitants of even minimal social support, and thereby dooms the poor to get their own bread through crime.

In these areas, poverty rules the ball, not carnival. A rare tourist can see this side of the city. Looking into the favela is a dangerous event, sometimes it can cost your life. But not to look here means not to understand anything about the city. Because Rio is not only beaches, samba and mansions with beautiful fences. Rio is a city of completely different destinies, a carnival city in which millions of people are doomed to starvation.

Beaches. Which is better

The most famous and beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro () are Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon.

• "Ipanema"- in my opinion, this is the most amazing beach in Rio de Janeiro. Azure, turquoise water, a view of the rocks "Two Brothers", seagulls overhead. The elite public of Rio de Janeiro hangs out here, and surprisingly there are not as many tourists as on Copacabana, for example. Cape Aproador, which separates the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, deserves special attention. As soon as the sun begins to go down behind the mountain, all the locals gather on the cape to spend the sunset. Grab a bottle of good wine at the nearest store and be sure to come here. I close my eyes and see those sunsets and hear a beautiful cariocas girl singing "Girl from Ipanema" to the guitar. Read more.

• "Copacabana" is a four-kilometer public beach. And there is no such person who would not dream of being on Copacabana. I dreamed too. And here's what I'll say - Copacabana beach is beautiful from afar. In fact, it is very dirty, and the waves are so high that every step in the ocean needs to be carefully thought out, otherwise you simply won’t be able to swim. They say that you can often see celebrities here, but I didn’t meet them, but there are more than enough dubious people on the beach. On the outskirts of the beach is the Copacabana fortress (Forte de Copacabana), on the territory of which there is Historical Museum army, where you can see the German submarines of the early 20th century. Details.

• "Leblon» - this beach is a continuation of Ipanema and at the same time is considered the most respectable beach in the city of God. It is good to come here on Sunday, when Copacabana and Ipanema are crowded. After all, all residents of the city spend the weekend on the beach :-)

If you are a fan of surfing, then go to the beaches " Barra de Tijuca» And " Recreo» . High waves are guaranteed here all year round.

By the way, about the waves. If you want to enjoy their absence and the silence of the sea surface, then you will like Urca beach» , which is located at the foot of the Sugar Loaf.

Churches and temples. Which are worth a visit

Everyone in Rio de Janeiro believes in God, and this metropolis is called the City of God for a reason. Within the city there is a huge number of churches, temples and monasteries. I will single out the most beautiful and significant for the inhabitants of the city.

• Church of Santa Zenaide- This is a magnificent, incredibly cozy Orthodox church, the history of which begins in the 19th century. After the 1917 revolution, many Russian emigrants took refuge in Rio de Janeiro. Every Russian family invested in the construction of this church. It is located in the beautiful area of ​​Santa Teresa, people come here to relax their souls, pray, think about the main thing. I highly recommend taking the time to visit this church. On the temple website you can see the opening hours, learn more about the history of creation and much more.

Museums. Which are worth a visit

There are a lot of museums in the city. To see them all, I advise you to apply for permanent residence in the City of God. I’ll tell you about the most iconic and even the most unusual, where usually the tourist’s foot does not set foot. In Rio de Janeiro, attractions can be found where you do not expect at all.

Art Museum ()

There are many tourists in this museum. And this is not surprising, because here is a huge collection of works from the greatest masters of this world. Particularly interesting are the expositions of African and Brazilian art.

• Address: Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro.
• Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10.00 – 17.00. On Sunday admission is free. Other days 8 reais ($2.30) per person.

Or else it is called "museum of tomorrow". The fact that this is a museum of the future is immediately clear, the architect of the building, Santiago Calatrava, seemed to have flown into space and peeped how everything is arranged there. As for the expositions, various media panels, interactive things and other high-tech interstings are waiting for you. I highly recommend taking a look here.

• Address: Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro.
• Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 10.00 – 17.00. On Saturdays admission is free, on other days 10 reais ($3) per person.

Modern Art Museum ()

Everything here is like in all IOM museums around the world - a lot of exhibits of contemporary art, preference is given to Brazilian creators. This museum was designed by the well-known Brazilian architect Afonso Reidy.

• Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 - Parque do Flamengo.
• Working hours: Tue-Fri 12:00-18: 00. Tickets cost 14 reais ($5).

Carioca Contemporary Art Gallery ()

This is perhaps the most popular gallery in Rio de Janeiro among those who understand art. Very interesting collections of famous and completely unknown local masters of the pen are collected here.

• Address: Rua Gonçalves Lédo, 11 e 17 - Centro.
• Working hours: mon-p t 12:00-19:00. WITH The cost of tickets is different and depends on the specific exhibition. On average, it varies from 2 to 12 reais (1-5 dollars).

All the museums listed above are classics of the genre. Everyone knows about them, everyone includes them in the program. Below is a list of places you should definitely look if you want something like that.

School of Arts ()

It's like not quite a museum, but a functioning art school. This school is a real palace, already dilapidated for a long time, but not devoid of dignity. It is located on the territory of the real jungle, despite the fact that these jungles are spread almost in the middle of the city. You can go inside and walk around the school, that's where you will see real contemporary art, without refined frames and established stamps. But the most important thing is the flocks of divine toucans, which, sitting on the balconies of the palace, protect young masters from failures.

• Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 414 - Jardim Botânico.
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 -16:00. Free admission.

Aunt Rosa's legendary samba school (Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Unidos de Vila Isabel)

Dona Rosa is an outstanding old lady. All of us girls should be like this old woman. Fire in the eyes, smile on the lips, samba in the movements. Do you want to know how the most incendiary dance in the world begins and how the carnival works? Come to Vila Isabel school and they will show and tell you everything. True, the conversation will be in Portuguese. But don't let this scare you, I assure you, everything will be clear, because samba knows no language barriers. If you're lucky, you'll find Rosa, whose team, by the way, regularly wins the carnival.

• Address: Boulevard 28 de Setembro.
• Hours of Operation: No set hours of operation. Try to come on a weekday afternoon. Admission is free, but tips for the development of the school are welcome :-)

parks

Residents of Rio de Janeiro love to spend time on fresh air- on the beach or in parks. That's where you need to go for the local flavor, so it's in the city parks, each of them has a special atmosphere, because the townspeople come here to take a breath and relax their souls. There are a lot of parks in the city, and they are amazing - with eucalyptus trees, bamboos, birds, butterflies and toucans.

The most famous, but from this they do not lose their charm:

• Flamengo Park. The serene Brazilian soul seems to be reflected in this park. The aroma of fried meat is in the air (barbecue parties are often held in cariocas), single visitors sing bossanova under their breath, they play football on the grass, and they build castles on the sand. Entrance is free, it is better not to walk at night. Address: Rua Brigadeiro, Eduardo Gomes, Flamengo. Metro: Largo de Machado or Catete.

• Park near the lake Rodrigo de Freitas. Here you can not only enjoy romantic walks along the alleys, but also ride a boat or catamaran on the lake. It is especially pleasant to slide imposingly on the water surface in the evening, when the heat subsides, you can watch how the city smoothly plunges into twilight and Ree, as if by a wave, the illumination is engulfed. The boat will cost you 15 reais (4.5 dollars) for 30 minutes. You can rent it at the Tretbootverleih Pier. Admission is free, boat rental is open from 10:00 to 20:00. Address: Avenida Epitacio Pessoa, Parque do Cantagalo, quiosque 20. Metro: Gal. Osorio.
• Botanical Garden . An absolute MUST SEE in Rio de Janeiro. Think for yourself where else you will see alleys of giant palm trees, a lake with amazing giant water lilies and white lilies, bamboo labyrinths and dozens of other exotic plants. By the way, the garden contains not only Brazilian vegetation, but also completely non-local, brought here from all over the world by Prince João VI, who in the 1800s turned this garden into a royal park.
  Very important point- do not forget to take all available repellents with you, there are much more mosquitoes here than visitors. Opening hours: daily from 8 to 18, admission costs 6 reais (1.55 dollars) Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico. Metro: Botafogo + bus 170/172/176.

tourist streets

The most important tourist streets in Rio are considered beaches "Ipanema", "Copacabana", "Leblon"» and their embankments with millions of boutiques, juice bars, beach markets and cozy restaurants. On such streets, the wind from the Atlantic always blows towards you, and passers-by compete for the most fashionable outfit, which here is, of course, a bikini.

If you are in the city center, be sure to take a walk in the Cinelandia quarter. In the early 20th century, the mayor of Pereira, Passusu, demolished more than 700 residential buildings to create a "little Paris" in the city center. So come here to take a look at this one. It is convenient to start the walk from the Cinelandia metro station on Piazza Floriano, surrounded by beautiful old palaces, next to the same square is the world-famous theater of Rio de Janeiro. The central streets of Rio de Janeiro are beautiful.

What to see in 1 day

It is very sad if you have only one day in Rio, because in such a city a whole life is not enough. Well, there's nothing to be done, 24 hours in the City of God, I would plan like this:

• Morning (8-10 am). Travel to Ipanema and watch the city wake up. It is most pleasant to watch from a cozy cafe, where they will bring you coffee and branded cheese buns. In your arsenal, 2 hours for breakfast, the ocean and a bikini.
• Late morning (10-12 am) After leaving the beach, do not cry, because you have a whole day ahead of you, filled with the search for interesting things in Rio de Janeiro. The nearest metro station to Ipanema is Gal. Osorio. Dive into the subway, you need to be at the Cinelandia station. And now you are in the historical center of the city, take a walk through the Cinelandia quarter and nearby streets - colonial houses, architectural monuments, beautiful churches, in general, everything that usually attracts the city center are waiting for you.
• Lunch (12:00-13:00) Have lunch at one of Lapa's restaurants. Feel free to order meat and beer!
• After lunch (13:00-15:00) From the restaurant, walk to Carioca metro station. Here is the stop of the local old Bondinho tram, which with a slight rattle will take you to the bohemian district of Santa Teresa mansions. Along the way, you will enjoy magnificent views of Guanabara Bay.
• Day (15:00-18:00) After you leave the tram, go to Sugar Loaf (Botafogo metro) where you should definitely catch the beginning of sunset. If the sky is cloudless, then I guarantee that it will be the most incredible sunset in your life.
• Evening (18:00-22:00) If you have time, and especially if you are a football fan, then I advise you to buy tickets for the match that takes place at the Maracanã stadium. An amazing game of Brazilian teams awaits you, tears, joy, a thousand emotions in one bottle. Tickets are inexpensive, the game schedule can be viewed on the stadium website.

nearby islands

120 km from Rio lost an amazing tropical Ilha Grande island. This is a real green patch of Amazonia in the middle of the ocean and one of the most beautiful places in Brazil, and maybe throughout South America.

Ilya Grande is like an island from the books of Jules Verne. Tupinamba Indians once lived here, and the paths laid by them can still be used for walking.

The main attraction of Ilha Grande is wild nature and beautiful beaches. Take a water taxi (it costs a penny here) and go on a tour of Ilha Grande Bay with its many islands, wild beaches, waterfalls and other natural wonders. In the village of Abrau, located in the middle of virgin forests, you can rent a room in a small house, and in the evenings enjoy the sunset in one of the local restaurants. By the way, there are no ATMs on the island and they only accept cash. Don't forget about it.

How to get there

From Rio de Janeiro, you need to take a bus from the station to the Rodoviaria Novo Rio station (Costa Verde bus company) to the Conceicao de Jacarei stop, and then by ferry. Ferries depart daily (about 5 trips a day). Buy mono tickets on the spot, cost about 15 reais (5 dollars) per person.

Food. What to try

Rio has never claimed to be the gourmet gastronomic capital of the country. I wouldn't be surprised if Brazil doesn't have one at all. Everything here is simple, satisfying, sometimes tasty, sometimes not.
In this city you need to eat meat. It's right here, juicy, awesome. My friend, a vegetarian, once confessed over a glass of Burgundy that she does not eat meat anywhere except Brazil and Argentina. Meat here can be eaten in a variety of variations, but in order not to be mistaken, I advise you to take just a steak. As a rule, it is served with vegetables and French fries.
Rio's street food deserves special attention. I still remember the scent Pao de queijo de tapioca(round cheese buns), which is simply in the air in Rio. Every morning I devoured them in an amount of at least 7 pieces. By the way, the balls are still fish. And they are very tasty too. Are called « Bolinhos de bacalhau» .
Even in Rio, a dish with the eastern name "feijoada" is popular. It is generally considered a traditional Brazilian treat, and was previously the food of slaves. The ingredients are as follows - beans, meat and everything that comes to hand. You will find this dish in restaurants and street stalls. I would not say that it is very tasty, but, no doubt, interesting :-)
In downtown, near the Carioca station, very colorful Brazilian women lure all passers-by with shrimp sandwiches. It looks very tasty, but Vadik did not allow me to try because of the suspicious green sauce. This sandwich is called an empada. If you are in Rio, eat 2! :-)

Drinks deserve special attention in Rio de Janeiro. About caipirinha, I think everyone knows. Local alcohol, which is sold at every turn, a mixture of cachaça (Brazilian vodka), lime, cane sugar and sometimes mint. Very tasty and very drunk. After 3 days, this cocktail is impossible to look at. Another thing - tangerine caipirinha. In one of the bars on Lapa, I met a resident of Sao Paulo, and she advised me to order her. As a rule, tangerine caipirinha is not on the menu and bartenders make this drink at the request of those in the know. Try it for sure - this is an amazing cocktail that never gets bored.
Juice bars in Rio de Janeiro, I would classify as gastronomy wonders. They are scattered throughout the city and offer visitors to try a variety of exotic juices. Where else can you enjoy acerola, graviola and acai drinks?

With delicious restaurants in Rio is very difficult. Here everyone is not steamed. But personally, I'm very worried about food, so through trial and error, I still found those in which you can eat deliciously. I disclose the attendances and passwords for TravelAsk readers.

Budget

1. "Delírio Tropical", a chain of restaurants around the city.
2. Baixo Gago, Laranjeiras.
3. "Bar do Adão", a chain of restaurants around the city.
4. "Corujao", Benfica.

Intermediate level

1. "Tacacá do Norte", Flamengo.
2. Botero, Laranjeiras.
3. "Point Lanches", Tabajaras.
4. "Fat Choi", Gloria.

Expensive

1. "Pergula", Copacabana.
2. Lasai, Botafogo.
3. Olympe, Lagoa.
4. Quiteria Restaurante, Ipanema.

Holidays

The most important holiday in Rio de Janeiro is February.

It is in February that the world-famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro starts every year, the photo of which is full of all magazines. And this, of course, is a magnificent show with its own traditions, which has no analogues. The essence of the event is that all citizens and guests of the city dress up in bright dance costumes and go outside to watch the competition of the best samba dance schools. All groups of speakers move on special platforms, each school is allocated about 80 minutes for the performance.

If the samba in your soul has been tapping out mischievous pas for a long time, then a visit to the carnival will become a pearl in your travel treasury. Here is where you will find tons of useful information, life hacks and tips on how to organize your trip to the carnival.

As for me, I adore samba, and yet I decided not to go to the carnival! :-) Because it is very expensive. And I also don't like tourists, and the carnival definitely involves crowds of people. During my stay in Rio, I made friends from the locals, and all of them (being of different age categories, gender and financial situation) admitted that they were trying to leave the city during the carnival. In addition to the craziness that is happening on the streets, prices increase tenfold, as does the crime rate, unfortunately. My Brazilian friends also reported that the place of the tourist at the carnival is always on the side, in the crowd completely different people, often vulgarly drunk and in literally dangerous. So it goes.

The carnival is very beautifully drawn in fantasy, but in fact it can disappoint with its turmoil, as it disappointed many of my friends who nevertheless decided to visit this celebration of life. Therefore, I advise you to weigh the pros and cons of such a trip. And I also want to inform you that the spirit of the carnival in Rio always reigns. Only in other months this spirit is not associated with crowds of tourists.

Safety. What to watch out for

Rio is a beautiful city, but dangerous. I advise you to always be on the alert and, going on long walks, do not take all your jewelry with you. Your earrings will instantly cease to belong to you - street scammers are so clever here.

I confess, I looked at Rio through rose-colored glasses and nothing bad happened - no scenes of robbery and shootings. But I assure you, this is not uncommon in Rio, this is evidenced by the experience of my travel friends and the stories of local friends. Take care of yourself in this city and be attentive to others!

Things to do

When you are in Rio, the soul seems to be in flight. You feel like a seagull, soaring relaxed in the streams of a cloudless sky. And it seems to me that not to commit real flight this city is a crime!
And here are a couple of options for you that will become a unique experience in your life.

• Flight on a hang glider. Well, I highly recommend it. You will not only see the city from a bird's eye view, but also feel like a real bird. The emotions that such a flight will give you are difficult to describe in words, such adrenaline awaits you that it will be enough for another year without traveling. The stunning views of the City of God will be in the palm of your hand: the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, and the Sugar Loaf, and the green peaks of the Tijuca National Park, and, of course, the outlines of all the beaches with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. There are many companies in the city that offer flights. I advise you to contact one of these agencies in advance, because this is a very popular entertainment among tourists and cariocas. I can recommend the local company "Matuete" or ask the concierge at the hotel.
  WITH the cost of a tandem flight is not small - from $ 150 per person. True, this price already includes transfers from the hotel to Tijuca Park (this is where the flight starts from the Pedro Bonita ramp), entrance tickets to the park, insurance and the flight itself (about 12 minutes in the air). Trust me, it's worth it!

Shopping and shops

Along Ipanema and Copacabana there are many boutiques where you can buy beautiful clothes from Brazilian and world leading brands. Everything is VERY expensive. There are also shopping centers in the city, and if necessary, you can buy any clothes. But Rio, comrades, is not a place to hunt for brands. The only thing worth buying are Havaianas brand slippers, which are sold in shops throughout the city. Well, Rainha brand sneakers, in which you have been walking for 10 years.

Check out antique and art stores. Here you can buy really outlandish and unusual gizmos. I recommend checking out these stores:

1. LAVEREDAHANDICRAFTS. A rich selection of paintings by local artists, clay figurines from the state of Pernambuco, bright Bondo-style T-shirts. Address: R. Alm. Alexandrino, 428 - Santa Teresa.Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00. There is no site.
2. PE DE BOI . This seems to be the best store for art lovers. You can even just come here to take a look, the store is like a gallery. Here are collected rare works of masters from the Amazon and other distant corners Brazil. Address: R. Ipiranga, 55 - Laranjeiras.Opening hours: daily, except Sunday from 10 to 19.
3. PLANOB. This is the place where you can dig up both old jazz records and modern CDs with the best music of Brazilian musicians. DJ-parties often take place on weekends. See the flyer on the website. Address: R. Francisco Muratori, 2 - Santa Teresa.Opening hours: check the website, they change all the time.

Bars. Where to go

One of the best and most atmospheric bars where they play and dance samba -.
It opens at 10 pm, and by this time there is already a queue in front of the entrance to get there. Entrance fee, costs about 10 dollars. At the same time, you will be given a bracelet, and you can enter and exit as much as you like. Only now you won’t want to go out - such a captivating atmosphere and amazing music. At the same time, there are a lot of people aged 45+, mostly Brazilians, all dressed very beautifully and tastefully. Address: Av. Mem de Sa, 79 - Centro.

No less colorful is the bar. The regulars are local artists drinking draft beer to a quiet samba. But in the evening, the decibel level rises sharply and the bar fills up with party-goers of all sorts. Address: R. Áurea, 26 - Santa Teresa.

And here is the list great places:

1. Lapa 40 Graus(R. Riachuelo, 97 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro).
2. Jazz In(R. Sacadura Cabral, 63).
3. Bar Bukowski(R. Álvaro Ramos, 270 - Botafogo).
4. Bla Bla Champanheria(Av. Érico Verissimo, 843 - Barra da Tijuca).

Clubs and nightlife

Rio is made for party people. You can trust me in this matter, I myself am like that.

For incessant fun, alcohol and samba people go to Lapa. In the labyrinth of small streets and dilapidated buildings bossa nova rumbles, and after 12 or more incendiary tunes. The best thing is that the music is live here. Dancing in Rio de Janeiro until the morning - in bars, near bars, on the street, in other words, everywhere and absolutely everything.

The party in Rio de Janeiro at night is concentrated mainly in bars. But there are also a couple of great clubs with parties "for the rich." Stars often drop in here on vacation, everyone is dressed beautifully and stylishly. And still the main leitmotif is samba until the morning.

And here's another thing I want to say: during the day in Rio de Janeiro there is also a party. The beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are at your service.

extreme sports

The most extreme sports in Rio de Janeiro are perhaps hang gliding and surfing.

I have already written in detail about hang gliders in the "Things to do" section. As for surfing, Rio is very fond of it. The waves here are year-round, but the structure is quite difficult if you are a beginner.

If you are an experienced surfer, then take a board and go to the beaches of Recreo or Barra de Tijuca. On the beaches you can find equipment rental points, which always have experienced instructors. The cost of the lesson is negotiable :-)

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Havaianas slippers

These are the best slippers ever. Already on the second day of my stay in Rio, my legs claimed a first degree disability, such were the consequences of a 30-kilometer walk in the pouring rain in Tijuca. I decided that this was quite a worthy excuse to beg Vadik for new shoes. And so we went to the Havaianas shop (they are at every turn in Rio). Millions of models of beach shoes, sneakers, slip-ons opened to my greedy gaze. The prices are super reasonable. Good slip-ons can be bought for 75 reais ($20). In Brazil, everyone walks in these shoes, and this is not surprising, because they will not cause you the slightest inconvenience and look bright and stylish.

Musical record by Shiko Buarka

Shiko Buarki is a legendary Brazilian singer, actor, public figure and just a handsome man. His music is magical. Buy yourself his disc, and it will forever remain in your heart. I still cry from the song Bye Bye, Brasil. A wonderful gift for music lovers. The price of the plate is from 50 reais ($15).

Natural cosmetics Granado

The most natural, the most Brazilian cosmetics. It is famous primarily for its glycerin soaps. But there are body lotions and much more. The persistent smell of exotic plants, fruits and freshness will give you a Brazilian mood every day. Prices start at 5 real ($2). And here are them.

How to move around the city

In Rio, the cheapest way to get around is by public transport, the safest way is by taxi, and the most pleasant thing is by bike.

A one-way bus ride costs from 2.7 to 5 reais (1-3 dollars), by metro - 4.1 reais (2 dollars).

By the way, the subway has such a Subway + MetrôRio bus service ticket, which includes one trip on the subway and one on a special bus. The cost is 4.1 reais ($2).

A taxi ride in the center starts from 30 reais ($10) - this is the basic fare.

And along the beaches of the city I advise you to move on bikes. Renting a bike for 2 hours is about 15 reais ($5).

Taxi. What features exist

Undoubtedly, the safest and most convenient mode of transport. Cars run all over the city. You can catch it right on the street or call it through the "easy taxi" application. There are 2 types of taxis - yellow and white. Yellow - you are driving through traffic. White - fixed rate.

Even in the city there are motorcycle taxis, their stations are mainly based at the foot of the favelas.

How to get from Galeo International Airport to the city center by taxi

At the exit of the main terminal, you will see a row of white taxis that operate on fixed traffic. All cars will say "100 reais" ($30) or a number similar to this. This is the price of a trip to the city center.

There is also an official city taxi stand at the airport (all cars are yellow). Price by agreement - you can take a fixed rate or by the meter.

How to get from Santos Dumont airport to city center by taxi

In the airport building at the exit there are city taxi stands. You come to any one, name the final destination, they tell you the cost. Pay. The driver will be waiting for you outside. The cost of a trip to the center (the airport itself is located in the center) is 70 reais (20 dollars).

Trams

In Rio, I found one single tram - bondinho, running from Lapa to Santa Teresa. I talked about him earlier. However! During my stay in the city, rails were laid out throughout the center. I'm guessing tram. But at the moment there is still no tram traffic.

Metro

The Rio de Janeiro metro is convenient, has modern stations, and is very easy to understand. The metro is divided into 2 lines: orange (Linha 1) and green (Linha 2). I advise you to actively use the subway website, there is an interactive map with which you can understand how to get from point A to point B.

In addition, on the site you will find information about all the main attractions of the city, including descriptions, current entrance fees, opening hours and how to get to them by metro.

And one more thing - the metro in Rio is hellishly cold, take a blouse with you or something.

Buses

There are a lot of buses in the city, especially in the center, and all of them are constantly crowded with citizens. However, such invaluable advantages as a dedicated lane and a cheap ticket give this mode of transport huge advantages. By the way, on the buses you can watch the locals, believe me, it's very interesting.

It is almost impossible to understand the numbering of buses and their directions without prior preparation. My advice is to always think ahead about your way to one or another part of the city and find out which bus number you need. Help board.

How to get from the international airport to the city center by bus

Galeão Rio De Janeiro Airport is about 14 km from the city center.
We arrived at 5:40 am and were in absolutely no rush. So we decided to take the bus. At the exit terminal 2 stop yellow buses. If you need to go to the city center - be guided by the inscription "CAPACABANA". This bus passes through the center and stops at every stop. Show the driver the address, and he will stop as close as possible to the desired address. The fare is about 1.50 dollars per person (4 reais).

In theory, from the airport to the Capacabana stop - 40 minutes, but we got into all possible traffic jams and were in place only after a couple of hours.

Transport rental

Cars

My opinion is this: it is better to do without a car in Rio and not mess with the rental. The traffic in the City of God is heavy, the geography of the city is insanely difficult to understand quickly, there is no parking, and fines are heavy. Well, and a large number of cases of robbery of cars.

If you still decide to rent a car, then take it better from local companies, the price will be 10 percent lower. You can see prices in advance and monitor promotional offers. Don't forget to bring your international driver's license and credit card. When registering a car, you will be issued insurance at the rate of approximately $ 12 per day. A cash deposit is sometimes charged at the discretion of the transport company.

Bicycles

Renting a bike in Rio is very cool. Along the beaches of "Copacabana" and "Ipanema" there are various rental companies. I advise you to find points. These bikes are free for the first hour, but if you rent for the whole day, you will pay only 5 reais ($1.50).

To rent such a bike, you need to have a mobile phone with you and 300 reais ($95) for credit card(will be temporarily blocked as collateral).

Rio de Janeiro - holidays with children

Rio de Janeiro is a great destination for families with children.

Believe me, your little masters will be absolutely delighted with the exotic nature of this city. After all, here they will meet toucans, monkeys, coatis, pelicans and other terribly cute animals. I am sure that children will see this sunny metropolis exactly as it is shown in the Rio cartoon!

And yet, there are obvious obstacles and difficulties that you need to think about before you go with children to Rio.

• First, tedious long flight. After all, in airplanes in total you will spend at least 16 hours. Will your fidget survive such an adventure?
• And secondly, do not forget that Rio is a city in the middle of the jungle, where any mosquito bite can have consequences even for an adult. And there are a lot of mosquitoes here, as well as other insects, flying and crawling. Have you heard of the Zico virus? So I seem to have been ill with them during the trip. He appeared out of nowhere and also suddenly disappeared. But for 3 days I was in a severe fever, lay with a temperature of +39.

Rio de Janeiro is the first city that comes to mind when you think of Brazil. In a city of contrasts, wealthy residents of elite areas coexist with the poor from the slums. Noisy, multifaceted and crowded, Rio is second only to Sao Paulo, but in terms of the number of entertainments it is an unsurpassed leader. They say that you can get to know it and see all the interesting places only by staying in it forever. Grandiose and less noisy holidays are held here all year round, the absolute leader of which is the Carnival. In 2016, the glory of Rio de Janeiro around the world will increase many times thanks to the Olympics.

Geographic features

Rio stretches along the Atlantic coast of Brazil. It has the following geographic coordinates:

• 22054' YSH;
• 43011’ ZD.

Founded at the entrance to Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro gradually expanded its borders. It is oriented to the south. The terrain is not uniform. The north is dominated by plains and gentle hills. In the central part there are more mountains and rocks that frame the sandy beaches of the south.

Proximity to the equator smooths out seasonal temperature fluctuations. The air in the city warms up to +22…+28°C. The driest and coolest months are June-October, but rain occurs regularly throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is 1170 mm. For tourists, Rio is more interesting in December-March, when the air and water temperature becomes most comfortable.

Population

Rio de Janeiro has a high population density. More than 6.5 million inhabitants live on a territory of 1.26 thousand km², which is not surprising, because even before 1960 the city was the capital of Brazil. And today many flock here in search of a better life. The negative side of this phenomenon has been an increase in crime, especially in poor slums, where tourists are asked to visit with caution.

The city is a mixture of different peoples and races, so you will not find discrimination on these grounds here. Most of the residents are very smiling and hospitable, always ready to help. The main religion is Catholicism, which is often mixed with local traditions, as well as African beliefs.

Kitchen

Cuisine in Rio de Janeiro is a combination culinary traditions Arabs, European settlers and local Indians. To feel the local flavor, you should order a feijoada. This hearty dish is prepared from smoked meats, dried meat, beans and generously seasoned with spices. Each chef adds something of his own to the recipe, so in different places feijoada will be different.

The highlight of Rio is Rodizio. These are meat restaurants where you pay an entrance fee, after which you can enjoy salads and main courses for free. Some establishments allow you to take breaks between meals and even walks in the fresh air. Drinks and desserts are billed separately.

A popular local drink is the caipirinha. It can be ordered in an expensive restaurant, and in a street eatery. For cooking, use cane vodka (cachaca), lemon, lime, ice and cane sugar. The cocktail turns out to be very pleasant and refreshing, but quickly intoxicates.

And, of course, you cannot visit the birthplace of coffee and not enjoy the numerous varieties of this invigorating drink.

Attractions

As many sights as there are in Rio de Janeiro, it's hard to imagine. Therefore, the excursion program should be thought out in advance. We list only a small, but the most interesting part of the attractions. For convenience, they are grouped by topic.

natural parks

Even the streets of the city are distinguished by lush vegetation, to say nothing of the parks and reserves that are scattered throughout Rio. To get acquainted with the unusual flora of Brazil in a small area, you should go to the Botanical Garden. It is divided into thematic sectors through which convenient paths pass. Visitors alternately find themselves among fields of orchids, cacti or water lilies. In the dense vegetation ubiquitous monkeys scurry about and flocks of bright birds flutter.

Many tourists beauty and historical significance attracts the palace and park complex of Quinta da Boa Vista. At the beginning of the 19th century, the possessions belonged to the imperial family, which left them after Brazil gained independence. On the territory there is a park, a zoo and a palace, within the walls of which the National Museum is located.

In the Rio de Janeiro Zoo on the territory of the complex, there are more than 350 species of representatives of the local fauna, as well as those who arrived from other countries. The territory of the zoo is small, but very green and well-groomed.
You can enjoy a walk and explore the features of landscape design in the parks:

• Tizhuk;
• Lager;
• Flamengo.

These green islands are equipped with jogging and cycling paths, as well as other necessary infrastructure for recreation. And to admire and capture the most beautiful panoramas of the city, it is worth climbing observation deck at the statue of Christ on Mount Corcovado or on the famous Sugar Loaf.

Religious monuments

The most famous attraction not only in Rio, but also in Brazil can be called the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which guards the city from the top of Mount Corcovado. The height of the structure is 38 m, and the arm span reaches 30 m.

You can get acquainted with the temple architecture and better understand the meaning of religion for local residents by visiting the following attractions:

• Church of Candelaria in honor of Our Lady;
• Monastery of Sao Bento;
• Cathedral of San Sebastian.

architectural landmarks

The architecture of the colonial era in Rio de Janeiro is no less interesting. The pearl of Piazza Floriano is the Municipal Theatre, replicating the architecture of the Paris Opera. In addition to the beautiful facade, the theater impresses with its rich interior decoration. It still hosts performances to this day.

The largest collection of literature in all of South America is in the National Library. Much of it is included in the UNESCO heritage list. majestic building was built at the beginning of the 19th century.

The city has several picturesque palaces that attract tourists:

1. Tiradentis. The seat of state government. The palace is distinguished by its monumentality, high columns and a huge glass dome.
2. The Imperial Palace is an old snow-white building with a rich history. It was here that the law abolishing slavery was signed.
3. The castle on the island of Ilha-Fiskal resembles a fabulous pearl. Its walls are painted in emerald tones and are richly decorated. In the 19th century the customs office was located here, and today there is a museum of the navy.

The beaches of Rio de Janeiro

A visit to Rio is impossible without relaxing on the beach. Such relaxation includes more than just lying on the sand or swimming in the noisy ocean waters. By the way, they can be very insidious, so lifeguards are constantly on duty on the shore. The beach is a meeting place and a center for youth entertainment. Hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and discos are nearby. open sky. There are carnival processions and a mass meeting of the New Year. Most popular beaches are:

• Copacabana;
• Ipanema;
• Leblon;
• Flamengo;
• Barra di Tijuca.

How to get there?

Rio has an international airport that receives flights from various countries. Given the flight distance, a direct flight from Russia cannot be found. Most companies offer transfers in Paris or Amsterdam. Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Brazil without a visa for 90 days.

Useful information for tourists about Rio de Janeiro in Brazil - geographical location, tourism infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.

Rio de Janeiro is the former capital and most visited city in Brazil. When Rio lost its status as the Brazilian capital in 1960, it by no means lost the sympathy of Brazilians and millions of tourists from all over the world. The name Rio de Janeiro in translation means "January River". Founded in 1502 by the Portuguese, Rio de Janeiro has been the beauty capital and tourism center of South America for 4 centuries. "God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he created Rio de Janeiro" - this is how the Brazilians lovingly say about their fabulously beautiful city.

The visiting card of Rio de Janeiro and its symbol is a giant statue of Christ, which was erected on the highest peak of Rio - Corcovado at an altitude of about 704 meters. Christ stands with his arms spread wide, and seems to be hovering over the city, blessing and protecting it. The statue was made in Paris, and then delivered to Rio, and on October 12, 1931, its grand opening and consecration took place.

Rio de Janeiro can be conditionally divided into the Old City, the New and the suburbs. In the Old Town there are customs with docks, an arsenal, a stock exchange, the National Academy of Arts, the city hall, museums and almost all theaters. In the New Town there is a mint, a prison, a main station and a House for the Invalids.

Another important symbol of Rio is the famous crystal peak - Pan do Assucar (in translation - Sugar Loaf), which is located at the entrance to Guanabara Bay. Its height is 395 meters. It is believed that it got its name due to its shape, reminiscent of the conical outlines of the old packaging of "sugar loaves". According to one version, the origin of the name Pan de Asugar comes from the Indian words "paunh-acuqua", which means "high hill".

The outstanding architectural monuments of the city are the colonial churches, the monasteries of San Bento, San Antonio and the Capuchin order, the former imperial residence. The Church of Our Lady of Lampedos is named after the island of Lampedos in the Mediterranean, where the Virgin Mary appeared. It was built in 1929 on the site of the original 18th century neoclassical building influenced by the Mexican school of architecture. The main attraction of the Church of St. Lucia (1732) is a natural fountain, the water of which is considered healing.

The streets and embankments of Rio de Janeiro are literally immersed in lush equatorial vegetation - evergreen giant trees, slender palm trees with graceful crowns and a huge number of exotic flowers. However, the city has a botanical garden and many parks. In the botanical garden, which was founded in 1808 and which is one of the best in the world, more than 7,000 plant species from all over the world have been collected. Here is the famous alley of palm trees, and a collection of exotic animals and birds. The Tijuca National Park, which includes the Corcovado Peak, is the world's largest urban forest. Here you will definitely see monkeys. In one of the suburbs there is a zoological garden.

Rio de Janeiro is also the cultural capital of the country. Only in the National Library there are two million of the rarest books and manuscripts. The National Museum of Fine Arts presents an excellent collection of over 800 paintings.

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Rio ... Doesn't some traveler's heart tremble at the mention of only the first syllable? From the Portuguese language, the name of the city of Rio de Janeiro is translated as "January River" - it was at this time of the year that the Portuguese navigator Gaspar de Lemos discovered Guanabara Bay, mistaking it for the mouth of the river. Somewhat later, when the mistake was discovered, and it turned out that it was not a river at all, but the name had already taken root, so the city that grew up in those parts began to be called that.

Today, Rio is the second largest city in Brazil with breathtaking scenery, a developed beach culture and, of course, the famous annual carnival. Rio's unique "river-like" harbor is known for Sugarloaf Mountain and Cocovardo Peak, as well as the Tijuca Hills. All this makes it one of the natural wonders of the world. But there are still the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanemi and the very famous statue of Christ. It is not surprising that many are mistaken in believing that Rio is the capital of Brazil (it really was, but only until 1960).

How to get to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Russia to Rio de Janeiro, you will have to make at least one transfer. It is most convenient to fly from Moscow with a connection in Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam or Rome. This direction is served by Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Alitalia, there are joint flights with Aeroflot. The minimum travel time, including a stopover, is almost 17 hours. Sometimes it's a little cheaper to get to Sao Paulo first, from where about 10 flights fly to Rio every day, taking only an hour.

Since 2010, the Agreement on visa-free entry Russian citizens to Brazil for a period not exceeding 90 days within six months. So at the border it is enough just to present a passport, return tickets and confirmation of a hotel reservation or the availability of a certain amount of money. A visa is now only needed if you are traveling for the purpose of volunteering, studying or running a business.

From airport to city

Rio is a hilly city, so the funicular has become one of the convenient modes of transport. Two three-minute ascents lead to Sugar Loaf Mountain, and an intermediate stop is located on Mount Urca. The lower station is located near the Praia Vermelha beach, from where the cabins depart every 20 minutes.

Rio has many rental stations and a network of city rentals with orange bikes. You will need a local mobile phone number to register. The main plus of "orange rental" is that the first hour you can ride for free, and each next one costs 5 BRL. It is important to return the bike before 22:00, after which the parking lots are closed, and in the morning you will have to pay a fine of 40-45 BRL.

You can identify a free taxi car by a raised red flag. It is better to sit in the back seat, and at the end of the trip it is customary to tip the driver - about 10% of the amount on the counter. A ride around the city costs 30 BRL.

Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Most of the popular hotels are located in the tourist South Zone, along the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. The cost of rooms, relative to other cities in Brazil, is very high. A place in a hostel costs from 35 BRL, a double room in a modest three-star hotel will cost from 88 BRL, and for luxurious accommodation in a five-star beach hotel you will have to pay from 240 to 2300 BRL. In addition, houses and villas are often rented out in Rio, which is beneficial for large companies (from 4 people), an excellent house can be rented for 300 BRL per day. Due to the fact that inexpensive options are few, it is better to book them in advance.

Prices go up during the New Year and Carnival. During these periods, most of the hotels in tourist areas only sells 4-day packages, and even if you only want to stay for a couple of days, you will have to pay for the package in full.

Beaches

Rio de Janeiro is a huge city that has not lost the charm of a seaside resort. The beaches here are very different, not all of them are good in terms of coverage, but all are very picturesque.

The most famous is Copacabana. This is a 4-kilometer sandy beach, which has become the personification of Brazil itself. Holidays, concerts and festivals are held here, sand sculptures are built, cafes, restaurants and clubs work. For those who want to have an active holiday, football and beach volleyball matches are held, and there is also a surf rental.

The second most popular is Ipanema beach, more elite, calm and safe, there are no raging waves. There are also many vacationers, entertainment and sports activities here, but families with children love this stretch of coast more. The Atlantic Ocean often storms, there are reverse currents, so kids should not be allowed to swim unattended.

Between Copacabana and Ipanema is Apoardor Beach - narrow and rocky, but less crowded and noisy. And the most beautiful, but also the most inaccessible part of the coast is Joatinga, a sandy and deserted place surrounded by large, dark rocks.

On all beaches, many sunbathe right on the sand, on a towel. But you can rent a sunbed, a set for two with an umbrella costs 20-30 BRL.

shopping

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's best shopping destination. Here you can buy everything: from elite branded clothing, known throughout the world, to the products of young designers. The boutiques are located on central streets rua de Alfandega, rua Uruguayana, rua Buenos Aires and rua Gonçalves Diaz. From the point of view of shopping, the Ipanema district is interesting, where clothes, shoes and leather products coexist with porcelain and records of Brazilian musicians.

To feel the atmosphere of local markets and buy summer clothes, paintings and souvenirs, you can go to the so-called "Hippie Fair". She works for Prasa General Osorio on Sundays from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

In the markets and shops it is customary to bargain, you can throw off up to 20% of the cost of the goods. The exception is fashion boutiques, where you can save money only on sales. The annual season of discounts starts a week after the end of the carnival - in the second half of February.

Brazilian coffee is considered to be the main souvenir from Rio. The most popular brands are Cafe do Ponto, Cafe Brasileiro and Pele. Coffee should be bought only in beans, so the taste will last longer. In addition, you can buy cane cachaça (Brazilian rum) and tonic mate, as well as accessories for it: bombillas and calabash. Spices are very popular: it is better to choose ready-made sets, since it is not easy to understand herbs, more than 11 thousand plants are used for cooking in Rio.

Friends with a good sense of humor will like a figurine in the form of a fig or a fig, it is interesting that in Brazil this gesture has a completely different meaning - it attracts good luck to life. Figurines are often made of wood, precious or semi-precious stones. Rough stones are also sold at every turn. Music fans can bring a disc or record with bossa nova or samba. Another symbol of Brazil is football, fans will be happy with the attributes of their favorite teams or other football-themed souvenirs.

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Cuisine and restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

Throughout Brazil, the cuisine is a symbiosis of the culinary traditions of the Arabs brought here from Africa, European settlers and local native Indians. One of the most popular dishes in Rio is "feijoada", a goulash made from dried meat, beans, spices and smoked meats, the rest is determined solely by the richness of the chef's imagination, so if you decide to try it, it is better to do it in a good restaurant.

Of the drinks, first of all, of course, you should pay attention to coffee, it is brewed here truly masterfully, obtaining unusual tastes and aromas. For many, Rio de Janeiro is associated with a mug of foam, considered one of the best in the world, a popular variety - "Brahma". However, beer is far from the most interesting Brazilian alcohol, if you decide to study the issue, be sure to pay attention to "cachaça" - a strong alcoholic drink made from sugar cane. The most valued is the “cachaça from the hacienda”, which is not exported abroad. A very popular caipirinha cocktail is made from the drink.

You can also try local wines and smoke a cigar. You can buy both at Trinidad Tabacaria and Cafe e Charutaria Lollo stores, and tastings are held at Planeta Sonho.

Food in Brazil is elevated to a special cult, and therefore there is plenty of food. The most economical tourists usually go to eateries, where they serve not only sandwiches, but also local fast food - pies with various pasta fillings. For dinner, you can go to a local restaurant, and have lunch at the Akilo cafe, where everything is sold by weight, prices are usually lower there. Meat lovers will like the so-called "shurrascaria", where almost all dishes consist of this product. Dinner in a restaurant for two with moderate alcohol will cost 70-120 BRL.

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From magnificent beaches until the big carnival in February, Rio de Janeiro knows how to delight its guests, day and night. He offers many, which brought him unfading fame. Who hasn't heard of the statue of Christ the Redeemer or Copacabana Beach, the largest nature reserve in the world? All this is Rio, as well as many other things.

Until 1960, Rio de Janeiro was considered the capital of Brazil. Until now, many architectural objects remind of this as symbols of that time. Rio, and today, is the most important city country, one of the most developed business centers, where many national and international conferences are held. A new type of tourism in the city is business tourism, which attracts many wealthy visitors. However, Rio is not just for the rich. Here you can find hotels of all kinds and for all budgets.

Since the weather is warm and beautiful throughout the year, Rio does not depend on the seasons to attract tourists. Those who come here will understand that their travel program will always be complete. Carnival in Rio is an emotional explosion that combines emotions and creativity, plasticity and beauty, colors and sounds, erotica and imagination. This is the biggest party on the planet and a testament to the cultural richness of Brazil.

Where is Rio de Janeiro

Geographical coordinates of Rio de Janeiro: 22°54″ south latitude, 43°14″ west longitude.Cityis located in the southeast of Brazil, on the shores of the Gulf of Guanabara of the Atlantic Ocean. Rio de Janeiro is located on a narrow plain, squeezed on both sides by mountains and the sea from the south. Rio de Janeiro covers an area of ​​1,260 square kilometers and is home to about 7 million people.

Rio de Janeiro is regional center state of Rio de Janeiro. Cities near Rio de Janeiro:

petropolis(Petrpolis) 68 km from Rio de Janeiro

Teresopolis (Terespolis) 96 km from Rio de Janeiro

Bisius(Bzios) 176 km from Rio de Janeiro

Paraty(Parati) 261 km from Rio de Janeiro

Districts of Rio de Janeiro

OfficiallyThe territory of Rio de Janeiro is divided into 34 administrative regions. But according to tradition, residents divide the city into 4 macro-districts:Zona Norte (Northern zone),Zona Sul (South zone), Centro Historico (Historic Center) andZone Oeste (Western zone).

Northern zone - This favela quarters and locationindustrial enterprises. There are few beautiful buildings and places of entertainment here, only on Saenz Peña square you can find boutiques, restaurants and cafes. The main attraction of the Northern zone -Maracana Stadium.

Southern zone divided by districts:Copacabana, Leme, Gloria, Flamengo, Botafogo, Catete, Laranjeiras, Ipanema, Umauta, Gavea and Leblon, Botanical Garden, Lagoa and Urca. The South Zone is home to many of the city's attractions: beautiful beaches, the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Western zone includes the richest and poorest areas of Rio de Janeiro. The most prestigious area of ​​this zone -Barra da Tijuca (Barra da Tijuca). It is in this area that there are most restaurants, bars, nightclubs, sports grounds and the largest shopping center in South America.But the main feature of the areaBarra da Tijuca is the city's longest 18 km beach and will be one of the venues for the 2016 Olympics.

INhistorical center the main historical buildings are located: the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Tiradentes Palace and the Pedro Ernesto Palace. Also here you can find the main government organizations, banks, transport and tour agencies, office buildings, a seaport, railway stations, airport for domestic lines, expensive restaurants and shops. TO Historical center include the districts: Lapa and Santa Teresa.

Hotels in different areas of Rio de Janeiro

How to get to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Russian cities to Brazil. Flights are carried out with transfers or connections in one of the European cities. Regular flights are operated by the following airlines:

Lufthansa (via Frankfurt),

KLM (via Amsterdam),

Air France (via Paris)

British Airways (via London)

Swiss Air (via Zurich),

TAP Portugal (viaLisbon) and etc.

WITHthe average cost of a plane ticket from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro and back is 66958 rubles. The fastest flight from Moscow to Rio de Janeirois16 hours 25 minutes.Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports:galean, Santos Damont.

Aviasales flight search engine helps its customers to buy cheap tickets by comparing the price of a flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro using 45 agencies, 5 booking systems and 728 airlines. It is up to you to decide from which airline you buy tickets for the Moscow - Rio de Janeiro plane. To find out the cost of tickets and flight schedules - use the search form.

Transportation in Rio de Janeiro

System public transport in Rio de Janeiro allows tourists to get to almost all interesting parts of the city.

Busis the main round-the-clock mode of transport in Rio de Janeiro. Buses stop only on request. If you want to get on the bus, just wave to the driver. Boarding the bus takes place through the front door, and exit through the back (translation: entrada - entrance, saida - exit). The fare should be paid at the entrance to the driver or conductor, so it is better to prepare money in advance, preferably a trifle or small bills. To get off the bus, you should pull the cord or press a special button in the cabin.

Metropolitanin Rio de Janeiro it works from Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 23:00, Sunday is a day off. Total length metro– 48 km and 35 stations. Two lines are open: First line and Second line (orange and green). The compositions of the two lines partially follow a common track, the trains of the First Line are painted orange, the trains of the Second Line are green. This mode of transport will not be able to get to the beaches of Ipanema or Leblon. It is quite cheap and safe view transport equipped with an air conditioning system.More information about the city metro can be found on the websiteMetrorio.com.br .

Taxiin Rio de Janeiro is one of the safest ways to get around the city, especially in the evening and at night.There are yellow taxis with blue stripes on the sides with red license plates and radio taxis red-blue color. To understand whether the car is busy or free, look at the red flag of the counter: if it is raised, the taxi is free, if the flag is not visible, then the taxi is busy. Yellow taxis can be found in any part of the city, there are many parking lots in the city, most often they are located along all the beaches, near hotels, large shops and restaurants. There are two tariffs - day and night (from 21:00 to 06:00). Require the taxi driver to turn on the meter before departure andbAssume that the counter is set from zero and shows the number 1. In the evening, at night, on weekends and on holidays, the counter can show the number 2, the cost at this time is 10% more expensive.It is customary to tip the taxi driver - 10% of the cost of the trip.

What souvenirs to bring from Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian coffee Cafe Iguaçu, Pilão, Mielita, Cafe do Ponto, Melita, Café Brasileiro or Santa Clara

Cachaça- national hard liquor made from sugar cane (São Francisco, Ypioca, Seleta)

Mate and a special cup for a drink - calabash and a straw - bombilla.

StatuetteChrist the Redeemer

Tmahogany mascot brazil

Decorating themprecious and semi-precious stones

Berimbau (one-stringed musical instrument)

SlatesHavaianas

PareoKanga(canga) with Brazilian motifs

NaturalBrazilian chocolate from Lacta and Garoto

ANDhandicrafts of the Amazonian Indians

BRazilian jeans from Colcci and Damyller

TObrazilian flag print one-piece

Fyoke - a symbol of happiness in Latin America

The best restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

Kurt – Rua General Urquiza, 117, Leblon district

L'Atelier du Cuisinier – Rua Teofilo Otoni, 97, Central District

Restaurant Visual – Rua Maria Do Carmo, Rocinha Favela

Sa – Av Atlantica, 3668, Miramar Hotel By Windsor - Terreo, Copacabana area

Le Pre Catelan – Av. Atlantica 4240, Hotel Sofitel Rio De Janeiro, Ipanema District

Prana Vegetariano – Rua Erere 11, LJ D, near the station where trains leave for the top of Mount Corcovado

L'etoile – Av Niemeyer, 121. Hotel Sheraton, Vidigal District

Hachiko – Travessa Do Paco 10, Central District

Olympe – Rua Custódio Serrão 62, Lagoa district

Tasty and inexpensive. A budget option

Pizzaria Alessandro e Federico – Rua Garcia D’ávila 151, Ipanema district

Koni Store – Rua Maria Quitéria 77 and Rua Farme de Amoedo 75, Ipanema district

Shirley – Rua Gustavo Sampaio, 610, Leme district

L amas – Rua Marquês de Abrantes 18, Flamengo district

Bar Lagoa – Av Epitácio Pessoa 1674, Lagoa district

Cedro do Libano – Rua Senhor dos Passos 231, Central District

Amir – Rua Ronald de Carvalho 55c, Copacabana area

Carlota – Rua Dias Ferreira 64, Leblon district

Plataforma – Rua Adalberto Ferreira 32, Leblon district

The best beaches in Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana - one of the most famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, it is also one of the symbols of the city. The length of the beach is 4 km. Strong current. There are many cafes and bars on the beach.Every day from 18:00 to 21:00, local merchants and artists organize a fair.Promenade along Copacabana - Avenida Atlantis - paved with stones with a pattern in the form of waves.

Ipanema beach equipped with sports grounds, so hereyou can always meet people playing football and volleyball. Every Sunday, the road along the beach is blocked from the passage of cars.

Leblon is the calmest and most respectable beach in Rio de Janeiro, located in one of the most prestigious areas cities. The length of Leblon beach is 1.3 km.

Arpoador – a favorite place for surfers because of the big waves.Lengthbeach with white sand and pebbles - 800 metrov. The beach is located between the Copacabana fortress and Francisco Otaviano street.

Safety rules in Rio de Janeiro

Dress simply and carry only the things that you will need this time.

Don't carry extra money with you.

Walk around the city during the daytime. In the evening and at night, it is better to walk along the illuminated streets, where there are a lot of people.

Do not put money, documents or other valuables in the back pockets.

There are a lot of pickpockets in Rio de Janeiro, so be careful while traveling on buses, subway and while walking during peak hours.

You should not wear expensive gadgets in plain sight: Ipad, Ipod, camcorders, cameras, tablets, players and phones.

Do not wear expensive jewelry, chains, rings, watches for a walk around the city.

Do not carry documents with you, copies of them are enough.

Withdraw cash from the card only at ATMs in shopping centers, bank branches.

Sockets. Electricity

For electronics with European standard sockets, you need to purchase adapters, since Rio de Janeiro uses type J sockets. The mains voltage in Brazil is 110-220 V.