Rio de Janeiro

This famous location is probably about 10 years past its best, but even so it is still one of the premier destinations in the world. The beach front is packed with grand hotels and bars that sell "Coco Gelado", or unripe coconuts that are filled with coconut milk and are the best hangover cure known to man. If you sit at one of the bars you will be hassled by traders selling everything from hats, to t-shirts, to plastic maps of Brazil, even if you fancy something, remember they will be cheaper at one of the side street souvenir shops. If you fancy a taste of home you could try the tiny Shaeds ... more

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 ... more

Tips are mandatory in most parts of the United States and Europe. In Brazil it is optional, but pleases and garantees good service during your stay. Although it isn't mandatory, some satisfactory percentiles are established for specific services. To the restaurant waiter, 10% is already included in the bill. To hotel bellboys usually 1,00 real is given per volume / suitcase. For other individual or group services, the traveler decides the amount. Some credit card companies offer a withdrawal service to the tourist in Brazil using an international credit card, just in case if your money is ... more

I went to Brazil last year with my boyfriend to the bigest party of the world - The New Year. I can tell you now that brazilians make you feel really welcome. The fireworks at Copacabana beach actualy happens every year and if you ask me,I would say what are you waiting for? Its just the best trip you can have and it is not expensive. Ok you have to compare prices between one travel agency and another, and also have a look at the journals in Travel and you're going to find all sort of prices. Generaly you have lots of airflights available. Rio de Janeiro is a paradise...people,music as like ... more

Rio de Janeiro is a city known all over the world for its contrasts between sea and mountains, which create its natural beauties. From the tourist points you can observe an exuberant and rich scenery,with forests,beaches and hills carefully designed by nature. Don't forget to see these places which are called touristic points. Corcovado- From the top of its 710 meters, you are able to see from Corcovado Hill the whole city of Rio de Janeiro. The famous statue that is known all over the world with its open arms over the marvelous city. There are two options to get there:by car you pay a small ... more