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.
Getting aroundHow to get from Rio's airports to Copacabana or Ipanema: Uber (R$80–130), prepaid taxi, executive bus (R$18.85), BRT + subway or a private transfer, with times and safety tips.
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.
Where to stayYour neighborhood shapes your whole trip. Compare Rio's 9 most popular areas with scores, a map, approximate hotel prices and a quick quiz.
