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Cidade Maravilhosa

On the southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro is the city of Rio de Janeiro, land of the tiny bikini and even tinier speedo and one of most scenic and well loved cities world wide.

Locals are known as "Cariocas" and pronounce Rio as "Heeo Je Han-ear-ho", wear Havaianas (flip flops/thongs) all the time, let the days slip by on the beaches and party the nights away.

Highlights
• Christ the Redeemer
• Sugar Loaf mountain
• The beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema
• The Mardi Grais Carnival in February
• Maracana Stadium - the largest soccer/football stadium in the world
• Lapa's amazing night-life
• New Year's Eve at Copacabana beach
• The favela tour

Best time of year to visit
Any - though most popular and crowded is December to February - when prices double.

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By Steph B
May 29th 2009

Arriving in Rio! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

Hi all, I arrived in Rio last night after an 11 hour flight. The flight was pretty good, just watched some films and slept in my 3 seats (cushty!). When I got off the plane it was like a heatwave hit me - it is so humid here. I must look so much like a tourist - the airport taxi companies were all over me like a rash. Got to Ipanema in about half an hour. The taxi ride was interesting - it is so odd travelling through the city with all the pretty lights and suddenly seeing big black mountains [View Full Entry]

By inexperienced
May 28th 2009

Travel plans for Brazil (Rio) December 09'-January 10' South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

So I am planning on going to visit a friend in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for two weeks starting in the end of December (so we can see the new years celebration!) and ending in the second week of January of 2010. Anyways, my question was, about how much does it cost PER NIGHT to go out in Rio (clubs, etc.) I don't drink alot, maybe I would have 3-5 drinks AT MOST. But is there a heavy cover charge at the door? I'm just trying to get an idea of what kind of money I should bring for this. [View Full Entry]

By Yoruba
May 25th 2009

Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

Lovely Santa Catarina

Hallo Freunde, hab ja lange nix von mir hören lassen. liegt daran dass ich nimma unterwegs bin. bin schon seit zwei wochen wieder in deutschland. und wie es so ist hat mich das leben wieder voll im griff und hab für nix zeit. leidet leider auch der blog drunter. Aber das is ja eigentlich egal, denn wenn ihr was wissen wollt, dann ruft doch einfach an. nummer: 015773929492 ps.: bin gerad in wien und wennst mich gleich anrufst kanns teuer werden. also noch bis zum wochenende warten. grusskusshandschlagundrückenklatscher wir sehen uns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [View Full Entry]

By MtIslander
May 22nd 2009

Football and Trust... South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Tijuca

Outside the Stadium
This is what it felt like...

Greetings again from Rio! I hope this email finds you all in good spirits and good health. As some of you know there is a sport here that is so closely watched, followed and played that its presence is intricately woven into the national psyche of Brazil. This is not surprising since Brazil is the only country to have won five World Cup matches (1958, '62, '70, '94 and '02). From a young age, children learn to value a football (soccer ball) and pitch skills like a hoard of Spanish gold. It seems as though any stranger can become a friend [View Full Entry]

By MtIslander
May 19th 2009

The Woes of Pleasure South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

Copacabana Beach

Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, I hope this entry finds you in high spirits and good health! It has been a long time since I last wrote an entry, I guess that means it has been too long since I last adventured! Okay, so that is a lie. Anyhow, I am currently adventuring in Rio de Janeiro (city), Brazil and what an amazing place it is! Being winter the air is currently a balmy temperature of 75 degrees with 80 percent humidity and the water is around 60 degrees. Unbelievably pleasant. Rio de Janeiro is certainly a cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) [View Full Entry]

By stewartgetslost
May 17th 2009

Beer and beanbags South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Botafogo

Flamengo beach and the city

You know, I had a title all lined up for this blog. It had been kindly donated by Michael Paynter, but events overtook me, and the title was changed. But Mike, you can take solace in that you have been namechecked in a world famous blog. Well, maybe not world famous, but perhaps famous in England. At least my mum and dad read it occasionaly. So then, Rio de Janiero. The very mention of the place is enough to get you mugged apparently. But I've been around Latin America quite a while now, and consider myself pretty street smart, so I [View Full Entry]

By corbandkel
May 16th 2009

Farewells South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

It was with mixed emotions that we returned to Rio. Happy, cos its an amazing city and we were greeted like old friends returning to our hostel. Sad, because we knew this was the last stop on our South American Trip. We also knew it was time for us to part ways as Caitlin set off towards a new life in the US via the UK, and I for a possibly bank-breaking adventure across the USA. Apart from all the regular errands that needed to be done: washing, posting things (while a man in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow and [View Full Entry]

By Brimster
May 8th 2009

Rio baby.......... South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

Sunset over Ipanema

Wow Rio was amazing and a place I don't think I ever thought I would really see. I left Manchester with the weather being the usual wet and dull weather. As expected there were teary goodbyes to Mum and Dad. I landed in London Heathrow on time and phoned Sharons sister Fuzzy to find out where they were and it transpired that Sharon was only just checking in so I walked out of the arrivals area and walked into the departure/check in area and met up with Sharon and her two sisters which was as entertaining as ever. Eventually Sharon said [View Full Entry]

By Bartoni
May 8th 2009

Rio De Janeiro Baby! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Copacabana

Copacabana
Name on hotel says it all!

Ola :) Sorry for the delay in really getting started with this blog but Brim and I have been having too much time relaxing and meeting people to write about it! Before I start I just had a few administrative matters I wanted to set out: 1.I am not sure what people are hoping or expecting to read over the next weeks but I hope you enjoy my updates and the pictures when I am able to upload them; 2.Apologies for past, present and future grammar and spelling errors. I will do my best to minimise these but please bear with [View Full Entry]

By PandM
May 7th 2009

Brazil!!! South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

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Despues de 3 meses de viaje llegamos a nuestro destino final, Rio de Janeiro!!! aqui pasamos dos semanas maravillosas, los primeros dias nos quedamos en Ipanema, despues en Copacabana, Parati y Tindade. Rio es realmente impresionante, el contraste de la ciudad con el mar y la selva lo hacen un lugar unico. Algun dia volveremos para conocer el resto del pais. [View Full Entry]

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