Top Questions From Travelers About Rio de Janeiro

 The city of Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, located in the Southeast Region of Brazil. Rio is the second most populous city in the country with approximately 6 million inhabitants.

When to go

Rio de Janeiro is a city that has a very hot climate, even in the cold seasons it is possible to enjoy sunny days on the beach.

Summer is the most famous season for those who visit the city, however, the unbearable heat, the high prices of services and the excess of people make the experience very bad.

However in autumn the temperatures are mild making it possible to enjoy an empty beach, at this time the city is quiet. Values are also much more attractive outside the summer. Autumn in Rio lasts from March to June.

Where to stay

The South Zone of the city concentrates a good part of the tourist structure of Rio de Janeiro. This area has good public transport options such as the subway. When looking for an accommodation, look for the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Leme, Flamengo and São Conrado. All mentioned neighborhoods offer good options for commerce and public transport.

what to do

Rio de Janeiro is a city famous for its beautiful beaches, however, what few tourists know is that the city has 3 large parks where you can hike trails that lead to beautiful viewpoints, waterfalls and natural pools. Even two of them are considered among the largest forests in urban areas in the world. They are the Pedra Branca State Park and the Tijuca National Park. All have free entry.

The historic center of Rio is also a high point for sightseeing. Even a few years ago, UNESCO declared the city the first architectural capital of the world. They are constructions from different periods that take the visitor on a journey through time. In Lapa the famous Roman arches that in the past functioned as an aqueduct and today serves as a viaduct for a centenary tram line. In the vicinity of Praça Mauá, a place known as Little Africa due to historical points of great importance for black history. Highlight for the Valongo Pier, an old pier where thousands of enslaved people passed. It was listed as a World Heritage Site a few years ago. 

Obviously I wouldn't leave the beaches out of this one. When it comes to beautiful beaches, Rio de Janeiro is unbeatable. Whether in the South Zone or in the West Zone, each beach has a different beauty. For those who like action Ipanema and Copacabana are the most popular options. Those looking for more tranquility have Leblon, Leme, São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio dos Bandeirantes and Grumari.

For adventurers, know that in Rio there are wild beaches that can only be accessed by trail or by sea, depending on the conditions. They are located between the neighborhoods of Grumari and Barra de Guaratiba. Here on the blog there are articles with several beaches in the city.