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.
A guide to Rio food: must-try dishes, drinks, approximate prices, botecos, how to order in Portuguese and what the 10% service charge on your bill means.
“Embaraçada” isn't pregnant and “propina” is a bribe. Key false friends, survival phrases and where to learn Portuguese in Rio.
The Portuguese you actually need in Rio: greetings, restaurants, rides, the beach and emergencies—with pronunciation, audio and local slang.