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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Safety Safety is definitely something to be taken seriously when visiting Rio...
Last edited: September 19, 2008
History 
5000BC Traces of first american-indian civilisations. 1500AD First european...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Frommer's Portable Guide to Rio de Janeiro is a useful and practical travel...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
EMBRATUR  Instituto Brasileiro do Turismo (Brazilian Tourist Institute) SCN...
Last edited: September 28, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The great thing about Rio is that it is very temperate all year round. During...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arrival to Rio de Janeiro will predominantly be by long haul flight, arriving...
Last edited: July 18, 2008
Getting Around 
A word of caution: Double-check the location of places you are visiting - it...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Public Transportation 
In Rio there are a number of public transportation options. These include city...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis - Bordelis As a tourist, the primary form of transportation in Rio will...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Rio on Foot, by Bus or Cab 
A good way to see Rio, is on foot or by one of the many and very reasonable...
Last edited: October 24, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Although most would not consider Rio to be a popular destination for families...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Nightlife 
Rio not only is a marvelous city (Cariocas call it "Cidade Maravilhosa" ) but...
Last edited: August 03, 2008
The Performing Arts 
The Theatro Municpal is Rio's main performing arts venue.  Throughout the year...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Shopping 
Rio de Janeiro is known for its cutting edge fashion, and visitors to the city...
Last edited: May 17, 2007
Sports & Activities 
As Rio de Janeiro is blessed with terrific climate all year long, there are...
Last edited: June 11, 2006
Carnaval in Rio! 
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is truly one of the greatest spectacles in the...
Last edited: February 04, 2008
Favela Tours 
Favela tours are a controversial subject as to many they appear to be a form of...
Last edited: September 23, 2008
Garota de Ipanema Store 
This place called Garota de Ipanema is a very cool establishment made for those...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Hang out in Leblon 
To decompress after a day of business in Rio, there's nothing like drinking a...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
Luxurious Boat Tours 
Pink Fleet is a unique nautical tourism proposal which unites glamour, comfort...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Marlin Yacht 
Want to do something fun and different? Ask the guys at Marlin Yacht for a...
Last edited: February 17, 2008
New Year’s Eve in Rio! 
To visit Rio de Janeiro any time of the year is great but there are a few...
Last edited: June 10, 2008
Samba Schools 
When people think of Rio de Janeiro, they instinctively env... world-famous...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
Barra da Tijuca 
The beach of Barra da Tijuca, known to locals simply as Barra and pronounced...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico) 
In keeping with the flavor of the times; when they were building hothouses and...
Last edited: June 12, 2008
Casa do Pontal Museum 
This is a tranquil area of Rio that is surrounded by nature and has beautiful...
Last edited: February 24, 2007
Corcovado 
Getting there  The cog-train leaves Cosme Velho station every hour, on the hour...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating in Rio de Janeiro offers a complete spectrum of eating experiences...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
There are a select number of truly great restaurants in Rio that can make any...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
Fellini Restaurant 
Fellini is a nice and simple place to go to when hungry, and their options are...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
Guapo Loco Mexican Food 
Guapo Loco is a fine restaurant located in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro. It's one of...
Last edited: February 12, 2008
Hideaway Pizzaria 
The best place to gather friends and have some chat in Rio is a pizza lounge...
Last edited: February 12, 2008
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Inside Brazil: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in Brazil is the Real (plural is Reais).  It is pronounced like...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Crossing the Border 
  When thinking if I had enough and precise information to accurately write...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Emergencies 
To call an ambulance dial 192 To call police dial 190        
Last edited: July 21, 2006
Important Phrases 
Portuguese is a Latin language and its grammar is very similar to Spanish. Both...
Last edited: June 03, 2008
Telephones 
00 xx ( zero zero  xx ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to make...
Last edited: March 13, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping in Brazil is typically not expected nor given. Obviously, if someone...
Last edited: November 07, 2008
Customs 
Customs and Duties do not typically apply to tourists visiting with their own...
Last edited: December 26, 2006
Doing Business in Brazil 
The land that has brought the world the Bossa Nova, Pele and coffee has...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Travellers cheques 
Travellers Cheques are a bad idea in Salvador at least. Fx, will Banco De...
Last edited: May 10, 2006
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