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Discover Rio de Janeiro

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Fact file

The basics of Rio de Janeiro

Airport: GIG
How long: 4 to 6 days
Currency: Brazilian Real
Language: Portuguese
Time zone: UTC-3

Things to do

What to do in Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer

On top of Corcovado inside Tijuca National Park, with a 360-degree view over the city.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Two cable cars reach the summit via Urca hill, offering the best panorama of the entrance to Guanabara Bay.

Copacabana and Ipanema

The two best-known beaches in Brazil, with their promenades, kiosks and the sunset from Arpoador.

Selarón Steps and Santa Teresa

A hillside neighbourhood of mansions linked to downtown by tram, with the tiled staircase at its foot.

Tijuca Forest

One of the largest urban forests in the world, with trails, waterfalls and the Vista Chinesa lookout.

Best time to go

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

April to June and September to November bring warmth without the extremes of summer and fewer crowds. December to March is high season, with New Year on Copacabana and Carnival.

Getting there

How do you get to Rio de Janeiro?

Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) handles international and long-haul flights; Santos Dumont (SDU) sits downtown and concentrates the São Paulo shuttle.

Best time
Still fine
Low season

How long

How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?

Most itineraries for Rio de Janeiro call for 4 to 6 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.

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