Rio de Janeiro

LOCATION
Location in Brazil, east South America

The city is geographically located at 22

degrees, 54 minutes south latitude and
43 degrees 12 minutes west longitude.
Rio City is also the capital of the Rio de
Janeiro state which lies in the south
eastern region of Brazil.
 Getting around
In Rio de Janeiro, buses are the
main form of public
transportation. There are nearly
440 municipal bus lines serving
over four million passengers every
day, in addition to intercity lines.
 City buses cost about R$3.80 to ride.
They come in both non-air conditioned
(R$3.80) and air conditioned versions
(R$3–R$5.40). The system may be
relatively safe by day but less so at
night.

The Port of Rio de Janeiro is

Brazil's third busiest port in terms
of cargo volume, and it is the
center for cruise vessels.
Galeão–Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport: used for
all international and most of the domestic flights. Since
August 2004, with the transfer of many flights from Santos-
Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro International Airport has
returned to being the main doorway to the city.

Santos Dumont Airport: used mainly by the services to São

Paulo. Located on Guanabara Bay just a few blocks from the
heart of downtown Rio, during the 1990s Santos-Dumont
began to outgrow its capacity, offering routes to other
destinations in Brazil.
CLIMATE
Temperature,
rainfall,
revailing weather conditions,
when to go?

the climate is tropical, with a relatively

cool season from May to October, and a
hot and muggy season from December to
March, with November and April as
intermediate months.
 WHEN TO GO?

• WHEN TO GO
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is winter, from May
to October: temperatures are generally pleasant, with
quite rare rains. It will be possible to pass a relaxing
time on the beaches, to sunbathe, and to try to swim in
a sea a little cool.
SIGHTSEEING
Corcovado (Cristo Redentor – Christ the Redeemer Statue)

Corcovado is the name of the

mountain that the iconic Christ the
Redeemer Statue sits on.
Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) Favelas
Maracana Stadium
Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Cars

This mountain juts out into

the Atlantic Ocean in the
middle of Rio de Janeiro,
and is another iconic
destination. It is most
famous for its cable cars that
take tourists up to the top,
while giving breathtaking
views of the city along the
way.
1. Copacabana Beach Enjoying the Urban Mountains

Rio is built right around numerous mountains

that jut up on the edge of the ocean.
Urban development continues to push around
and sometimes over the mountains, but there
are still a ton of opportunities for leisure left with
them. Some of the best avenues for
entertainment are..

Hiking – There are numerous

hiking trails on mountains
throughout the city.

Sugarloaf is also known as one of

the best urban rock climbing
locations in the world, and many
climbers can be seen testing
their luck. There are many great
rocks to scale, all while in the
heart of the city.
ENTERTEIMENT
 Rio Carnival
Rio Carnival

is a festival held every year

before Lent and considered
the biggest carnival in the
world with two million
people per day on the streets
Ginga Tropical
The best samba show in Rio
de Janeiro. Also features
other typical brazilian dances
such as capoeira, forró,
lambada, and others.

Pedra do Sal
the place hosts
regular samba da
roda sessions every Monday
Full-Day Tailored Tour of Rio de
Janeiro
Wouldn't it be great to get to know the city
with a local

Carioca da Gema
Located on the most eventful
street of Lapa, this place is
entirely dedicated to live music.
 Food and drink

Feijoada is perhaps the most famous Brazilian dish, one that's eaten by Brazilians young and old, rich and poor,
from north to south. The typical feijoada from Rio de Janeiro is made with black beans and is usually enjoyed as a
late lunch on Saturdays, often with live samba music.
Feijoada is a meal that includes the following components: black beans stewed with meat, especially pork
sausage, ribs, and dried beef; white rice; collard greens; farofa, ground manioc with herbs and small chunks of
dried meat, which provides a contrasting texture to the bean stew; orange slices; and sometimes fried bananas.
 Street food vendors can be found in many locations in the city of Rio de Janeiro,
especially at the beaches and outdoor markets. Some of the most popular local street
foods include the following:

Empadinhas: mini pot pies with a crunchy crust,

typically filled with chicken and peas or heart of palm

Pastel: deep-fried pastry made to order with your

choice of filling, such as "pizza" (mozzarella, tomato
and basil) or ground beef meat with cheese

Coxinhas: (pictured) pear-shaped fried fritters

with slightly spicy shredded chicken inside.
• Typical Brazilian desserts like quindim (a rich pastry made
with egg yolks and sugar), brigadeiro, and mousse de
maracujá (passionfruit mousse) are served in cafes across
Rio de Janeiro. Try Confeitaria Colombo, a beautiful grand
cafe with a stained glass ceiling and Art Deco details,
where pastries and tarts are served with coffee.
Água de coco is coconut water that's drunk with a straw out of a
freshly-opened green coconut. Because of the hydrating and health
properties of coconut, this is a popular drink in the beach culture of
Brazil.
 Cocktails

Another addition to the typical feijoada feast is a caipirinha, the famous Brazilian
drink made with cachaça (a liquor made from sugarcane), lime and sugar. Consider
the similar caipiroska, made with vodka and fruit (usually lime or even strawberry).