Rio de Janeiro
A sun-soaked metropolis that nearly 6.5 million people call home, Rio de
Janeiro is one of South America’s most sought after travel destinations and one
of its most recognizable.
Along with the splendid beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, there’s the majestic
Sugarloaf Mountain that guards the bay and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
that towers over the city. Needless to say, your vacation photos will be
spectacular. Most people who have been to Brazil will tell you that it’s
impossible not to have a good time here.
Whether you’re sunbathing on a perfect stretch of sand, socializing with the
locals well into the early hours, or using the city’s improved travel
infrastructure to explore what there is to see.
Most people who have been to Brazil will tell you that it’s impossible not to
have a good time here, whether you’re sunbathing on a perfect stretch of sand,
socializing with the locals well into the early hours, or using the city’s
improved travel infrastructure to explore what there is to see.
Rio de Janeiro is a foodie's paradise, with offerings ranging from quick and
easy joints on the street or the beach to five-star high-class restaurants where
the only thing better than the service is the food. A list of the best
restaurants in Rio de Janeiro starts with Aprazível, hidden on a hilltop that
overlooks the city, and Satyricon, which sits just off the water at Ipanema
Beach and features fare so fresh you wouldn't be wrong to think it was caught
right in front of you.
If you're after a more traditional local meal, order leão veloso, a
seafood-based soup with lobster, olive oil, and onion frequently served with
tomato and saffron. Another popular local delicacy is coconut water, which comes
fresh off the many trees, while fresh fruit juices are just a bodega stop away.
Make sure to have quindim for dessert, an egg yolk, sugar, and coconut cake.
When it comes to accommodations, most areas in the city have dozens of options
for every price range. Chances are you want to be based by the beach; two of the
best hotels near the sand and shore are Arena Copacabana Hotel and Hotel Maria
Santa Teresa. Rio also has a lively and vibrant backpacking culture; it's not
unusual to see happy tourists with large packs and a smile on their face.
Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
■ Admire the view from Christ the Redeemer
■ Explore Copacabana Beach
■ Discover the Museu de Arte do Rio
■ Visit Prainha Beach
■ Shop on Rua Garcia D’Avila
■ Explore Tijuca National Park
Stay in Rio de Janeiro
■ Miramar Hotel by Windsor
■ Relais et Chateaux Santa Teresa
■ Arena Copacabana Hotel
■ Copacabana Palace
■ Discovery Hostel
■ Hotel Maria Santa Teresa
Eat in Rio de Janeiro
■ Aprazível (Brazilian)
■ Bar do Mineiro (Brazilian)
■ Hachiko (Japanese)
■ Porcão Rio’s (Brazilian churrascaria)
■ Satyricon (Mediterranean)
■ Zazá Bistrô (Seafood)
Scheduled Flights to Rio de Janeiro (from Kuala Lumpur)
■ British Airways (1 Stop)
■ KLM (1 Stop)
■ Air France (1 Stop)
■ Etihad Airways (1 Stop)
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