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easy to use
Our website caters to the first-time visitor and to residents.
If you are planning a trip, start with practical information!
Favorite areas
and attractions
Virtual city tours feature photos, maps, videos, tips, insights, suggestions
and things to do and see. For Cariocas and visitors.
Where to
stay in Rio.
We have decades of professional experience in the travel business.
Add our expertise about Rio to the power of your favorite booking tools!
Eating out,
shops & night life
We left no stone unturned. This is an authorial website,
meaning we only suggest what we find worth it!
Celebrating 27 years online!
Whether we are talking about beaches, attractions, bars, shopping, or nightclubs, we always have first-hand impressions to share. We are fascinated by Rio, it's our hometown. We try to go a little beyond the obvious when we suggest a museum, a park, or a celebration.
You will find photos, maps, tips, addresses, references, posts from social media, the works! We went online in 1996 when the Internet was a fledgling. We have been adding new features since then - you will notice our commitment. For practical information to plan your trip and figure out what you're getting into explore
Rio for Beginners.
Carnaval 2024 in Rio de Janeiro
It's never too early to start planning Carnaval 2024. It happens in mid-February! Expect awesome street festivities including Cordão da Bola Preta, Simpatia é Quase Amor, Banda de Ipanema, Monobloco, Empolga às 9, Spanta Neném, the best blocos are always the ones that your friends invite you to!
The Samba Parade at Sambódromo will be amazing! Carnaval Balls, off-Carnaval parties with the best DJ's... Our Carnaval Party Planner has all the highlights and links!
Highlights of Carnaval 2024 - Carioca Guide
Getting a good taste of Rio
You can do all the sights in a single day. Corcovado, Sugarloaf, Maracanã Stadium, it's a panoramic tour, and it may make sense. Rio has such a diversity of scenes, make time to pursue your personal interests. This is a city rich in history, with great museums, and structures dating back to the colonial era.
A collection of gorgeous ocean beaches. Small, sophisticated neighborhoods where everything is within walking distance. Historical Centro, with bohemian Lapa. Trails in tropical forests that are rewarded with breath-taking views. The hospitality business in Rio offers a smorgasbord of lovely choices. Take advantage of our professional experience, a few trade secrets, and a genuine interest to help.
Virtual City Tours
Where to Stay in Rio - Carioca Guide
We've launched a completely new and improved version of our celebrated guide to lodging in Rio. The scene has changed for the better. There are a host of new properties, including premium international labels. Traditional hotels changed hands and went through a complete makeover. We used our expertise of decades in the inbound travel business to select the best alternatives.
Choose by area or star rating and use the interactive maps for orientation. Choose your personal favorites by picking out features that make sense to you. From oceanfront to pet-friendly, a luxury spa and pool - or just a basic hotel right next to the action.
Lodging in Rio the Janeiro!Discovering Rio
We listed below a few topics that are popular with our visitors. Explore our menu on top, do a quick search, and check the newsfeed from our pages on social networks.
Where to Start
There is no special order to follow, so here are some popular choices. Rio for Beginners is our introduction to the city. Practical facts to plan your trip, plus info about the culture, people, and history. Enjoy!
Favorite Parts of Rio
You may start with a Rio Quick Tour. From the International Airport past Historical Rio, Guanabara Bay, and ocean beach areas all the way to Barra da Tijuca. Stop whenever you want. Find photos, maps, tips, and curiosities.
Choose special themes like parks, museums and cultural centers, beaches, historical churches. We give you all the tools to make the best of your stay in Rio, at your own pace. You can favorite the maps for future reference. We provide links to official websites, whenever available.
Carnaval 2024 in Rio
Join us at the most festive Carnaval celebration in the world. Enjoy photo albums, videos, daily updates, and our best suggestions. We hope to see you here!