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.
Money & paymentsCash or card? Can you use Pix as a tourist? We compare costs, where to exchange money in Copacabana, ATM fees, the DCC trap, tipping and how to avoid the card-machine scam.
Money & paymentsIs Rio expensive? It depends on how you travel. Budget calculator (backpacker, mid-range, comfort), typical prices in reais, high vs. low season and money-saving tips.
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.
