Rio de Janeiro

Sights

• Cristo Redentor – The Christ statue on Corcovado overlooking the bay.
• Sugarloaf Mountain – Two cable cars up the rock – lovely at sunset.
• Copacabana and Ipanema – The famous beaches and their promenades.
• Escadaria Selarón – A staircase covered in colourful tiles from around the world.
• Santa Teresa – A hilltop neighbourhood with artists' studios and a tram.
• Jardim Botânico – An avenue of palms and tropical plants.

Food & nightlife

• Churrascaria – Grilled meat on skewers, carved at your table.
• Feijoada – Black bean stew, traditionally on Saturdays.
• Açaí – An ice-cold berry bowl at the beach.
• Samba in Lapa – Live music and dancing at weekends.

Day trips

• Ilha Grande – A car-free island with rainforest and beaches.
• Petrópolis – An imperial town in the mountains with a museum.
• Paraty – A colonial town with cobbled streets by the sea.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

Metro along the beaches and into the centre, otherwise ride apps; keep valuables out of sight.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/N, 127 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL)

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