Lancaster Othon Travel, Rio de Janeiro

Advantages: Beaches, gorgeous tropical islands, unbelievably great value.
Disadvantages: Having to keep your wits about you, but no real problem.

...Health Centre to check whether you will need any necessary vaccines. It is important to do this at least 3 months in advance as many vaccines require more than one visit. FLIGHTS ------------- We flew by Air France, which involved a one hour flight to Paris first, then an 10 hour flight to Rio airport. Lengthy yes, but worth it in the end. I cannot mention ticket prices as I did not purchase them. I believe it is more affordable to fly straight to the city of Sau Paulo (south of Rio de Janeiro), then travel to Rio from there, usually another flight. The flight lengths do not differ, but the cost may. WHO SHOULD GO? ------------------------- I would recommend a trip to Rio de Janeiro to adults mainly. Children would enjoy the city, beaches and excursions, but it is not the kind of holiday to expect amusement parks or the like... Read review

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Advantages: So much to do
Disadvantages: Nothing at all

...Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and very famous for the atractions you must seen. When you arive in Rio at the International Airport there is nothing to worry for even knowing that you have still to travel about 40 min to get IN the city.The first part of the city that you see is Lagoa = lagoon, very interesting with buildings around the lagoon and when the night comes is more beautiful than during the day, because the lights reflects into the water and makes the water looks like a big mirror.Leblon is going to the right side of Lagoa, and its where you have the uper class living in there and good restaurants,bars and don't froget to stop at Balada to take any kind of juice you can imagine and maybe a sandwich yumyum,cinemas,beach,and much more as like Flamengo Football Team that is the favorite brazilian... Read review

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Advantages: Rio
Disadvantages: Violence

...Rio de Janeiro "River of January" is the second major city of Brazil, behind only São Paulo. Its 8 million inhabitants occupy an area of 485 square miles. There are three main city districts: Centre, South, and North. The city centre is the financial and business district of Rio. After the transfer of the capital to Brasília, in 1960, the process of economic transfer to São Paulo was increased. The summer months officially begin around November and end in March. Rio has a Tropical climate.The temperature can occasionally reach 40°C in inland areas of the city, The official song of Rio de Janeiro is "Cidade Maravilhosa", which means "marvelous city". The song is considered the "civic anthem" of Rio, and is the favourite song during Rio's Carnival in February.... Read review

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