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Rio de Janeiro Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 10, 2008 |
A trip to Rio de Janeiro
If you’re planning a trip to Brazil, it goes without saying that you’ll be spending a good deal of your vacation in Rio de Janeiro. In such spectacular surroundings—outstanding sand beaches cradled by rugged mountains—it’s easy to forget about Rio’s fervent night scene with more dance clubs and bars than even the most dedicated partyer could play out in a weekend. With so many things to do in Rio de Janeiro, it’s wise to allow a little extra time just to soak it all in.
Flights to Rio de Janeiro
Galeão Airport (or Antônio Carlos Jobim Airport) is Brazil’s primary hub and sees off numerous flights to all parts of the world. With the recent addition of a second terminal, this facility is quite modern and has facilities adequate to handle as many as 15 million annual passengers. Contrary to normal procedures, the duty-free outlets in Galeão are open even to passengers that are disembarking in Rio. Public buses and private hotel shuttles are available to take you to the city centre, about 12 miles away. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Rio de Janeiro try Ebookers.
Rio’s efficient metro system is handy for getting around town. Between the two main lines, most of the city’s tourist destinations are accessible. The pink metro cars are for women only, intended to provide privacy for those females who’d like to take advantage. Service stops after midnight.
Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro
The Christ the Redeemer statue perches atop the Corcovado Mountain, keeping constant vigil over Rio de Janeiro. This icon is visible from almost every part of the city, and is certainly Rio’s most photographed feature. Several outstanding museums and religious shrines are open to the public, including the Catedral Metropolitana and the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, the latter of which has a wonderful collection of fine art.
Of course, at any given moment, the beaches are a great place to kick back and enjoy your vacation. Ipanema is less touristy than the others—well-kept with a clean coastline and plenty of trendy cafés and boutiques within easy walking distance. Copacabana is, of course, Brazil’s most well-known beach and is always packed with sunbathers.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
With so much international traffic, Rio has cultivated an impressive spread of restaurants and culinary styles. Some of the best cuisine focuses on Brazilian and Portuguese standards, though it’s not hard to find Japanese and Italian restaurants among the more than 1,000 eateries in town. Local grilled meats and fresh seafood generate some of the best reviews in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio’s high-octane nightlife starts early and prefers not to stop. Open-air bars near on the waterfront are popular around Copacabana, and as you head to the downtown sector you’ll find more upscale clubs and dance spots. Dancing the samba in Rio can be truly addictive, and a single evening is never enough.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
Outdoor activities are the main pastime during daylight hours. Hiking in the mountains, hang-gliding over the coastline or jumping in to any number of water sports all offer great thrills. In town, the streets spill over with designer boutiques, gift shops, and a million different ways to get the most out of your vacation.
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