Rio de Janeiro travel guide
Money, safety, parties, beaches, getting around, living in Rio and Portuguese. Practical guides written by locals, updated with real prices and dates.
Things to doMap and comparison of Rio's beaches, Sept 2026 prices for chairs, umbrellas and caipirinhas, the newer beach rules, water quality and phrases to order like a local.
Things to doScenic helicopter flights, hang gliding and paragliding from Pedra Bonita, sunrise stand-up paddle and surfing at Arpoador: prices, duration, adrenaline level and how to choose safely.
