#1 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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tiagoferreira says:
I usually go to Rio de Janeiro for partying all the time with my brazilian friends and once I have drunked too much and had the biggest hang over of my whole life!
I felt really nauseated in the middle of the night and I didn’t know what to do, I was feeling really bad, sick!
Then I called the c…
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#2 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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BR-UNO says:
BY BUS
To Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra and back. Take the special bus just outside the arrival areas at terminals 1 and 2 (it departs every 30 minutes). REAL ONIBUS - BUS 2018 - check the bus itinerary clicking on the bus number! Bus fare R$7.00 (R$ = BRL, Brazilian Real)…
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#3 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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ingrid_kuhn says:
As everyone knows, Rio can be dangerous,but not as people think. it also depends of you,here are some safety tips to avoid a bad time in Rio:
- Always keep the money that you will spend in some place next you to avoid to open the wallet in public.
- Only change money in the Airport or exchange…
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#4 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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suvulo says:
Do you really want to see Rio's best things?
Put on some confortable shows and walk!!!
Wait, wait! You're not going to walk all the way from Copa to Lapa, of course! But I mean, going by bus, taxi or subway, once you get in some new neighborhood, take a walk around.
In Copa? Don't restric yo…
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#5 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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Brasilmagic says:
I have been to Rio many times, and even though I am from Brazil, I am a tourist as well in Rio since I have never lived there. Rio is a fascinating city with lots and lots to do.
Here are my recommendations:
1) Stay at Barra or Leblon or Ipanema. Copacabana is a tourist trap with many shady char…
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#6 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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worldcitizen says:
Here are some suggestions on things to do in Rio based on some of the things I've done and what I've heard from other people:
1) Pao de Acucar
Rio is stunning from above and you should not miss the 360 degree views from Pao de Acucar. Most people take the gondola up the mountain but you can also…
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#7 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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cabotono says:
Rio offers so much for so little. Can be considered over rated for some people? Rio is a city with such cultural variety. You need to be aware of your surroundings but like every city just be careful and use common scence. Just listen to the hotels recommendations and avoid the dangerous places. Th…
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#8 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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mariebenoit says:
This is the cutest store ever!
Little objects that you can use to decorate anywhere.
I´m a big fan of brazilian culture, so I had to pick up a few of their stuffs, which shows Brazil all over them.
And its not like the others typical stores you can find at any corner. Brazil e cia is for sure…
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#9 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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celtman says:
Five attacks on tourists in two days. welcome to Rio folks.
Don't carry documents or expensive stuff. Use a cheap camera and take what you need only.
If you invite a girl back to your room be careful that she doesn't slip you a drugged drink and steal your stuff. it happens.
Great place …
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#10 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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dridrisilva says:
For sure, there they have one of the best massages I have done! Spa Maria Bonita makes me forget the world! I recommend it for those who loves to have an relaxing time and for those who really likes to take care of their beauty!
In Ipanema, perfect to go after beach!
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#11 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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yadilitta says:
When I was traveling around South America, because of business, Rio was part of my agenda, poor girl, haha. And these are my impressions of this aiport and some tips about arriving / leaving:
-It's the main airport in Rio de Janeiro, receiving people from 18 different countries. So expect a busy …
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#12 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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dlipski says:
Now, more about Rio…1st night there we went to this restaurant on the corner (we were pretty hungry so found a 1st place to eat we could) It was a place called "Pigalle" (just like Pigalle Place in Paris) it was right on Ave de Atlantica, which is right sort of Ocean Ave of Rio, right on the beach…
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#13 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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dlipski says:
Little more about Rio, especially for those traveling there for the 1st time.
Rio de Janeiro is huge! It's pretty spread out too, not like LA but close to it, there are three main beaches, starting with Copacabana, then Ipanema and Leblon. Copa is pretty commercialized with hotels all over the p…
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#14 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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uhave2go says:
Rio de Janeiro is more than just party 24/7, which is true. I loved the combination of the exuberant green mountains with surreal shapes, and the city and architecture playing with this spectacular topography. You will be surprised to see also a lot of magnificent old building in the city, left from…
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#15 of 28 general tips & advice in Rio de Janeiro
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foolz0r says:
In Rio, crime is ultra-famous. Unless your sandals are of the $1 drugstore variety, they will get stolen if you go in the water at the beach. Make sure you've got some guy watching your stuff all the time!
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