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    Rio de Janeiro travel guide

    Everything you need to know before your trip to Rio

    Money, safety, parties, beaches, getting around, living in Rio and Portuguese. Practical guides written by locals, updated with real prices and dates.

    Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo Bay at sunset Plan your trip

    First Time in Rio: The Essential Guide

    Everything worth knowing before your first trip to Rio de Janeiro: how many days, neighborhoods, money, safety, transportation and language, with links to each in-depth guide.

    6 min readRead guide
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    Portuguese for Spanish Speakers: False Friends & Phrases

    “Embaraçada” isn't pregnant and “propina” is a bribe. Key false friends, survival phrases and where to learn Portuguese in Rio.

    7 min readRead guide
    Sunset over Ipanema beach Language

    Portuguese for Travelers: Rio Phrasebook

    The Portuguese you actually need in Rio: greetings, restaurants, rides, the beach and emergencies—with pronunciation, audio and local slang.

    4 min readRead guide