Travel and stay

Travel Note

Visa

U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil for tourism need an eVisa (electronic visa). The process is fully online and typically takes 5–10 business days. Apply online via the official website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ (no consulate visit required). You’ll need a valid passport, a passport-style photo, and proof of travel.

Flight

Airports GIG and SDU

Rio de Janeiro is served by two main airports: Galeão International Airport (GIG), which handles international flights and is farther from the city center, and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which mainly serves domestic flights and is closer to downtown.

Travel Note

Where to stay

We recommend staying in Ipanema or Leblon - safe, vibrant neighborhoods with beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and easy access to Rio’s main attractions. Here are two hotels we recommend, with our discount codes if you book directly: Ritz Leblon – 10% off with code WEDDING https://ritzleblonhotelriodejaneiro.com-hotel.com/ Sol Ipanema – 10% off with code WEDDING https://www.guestreservations.com/sol-ipanema-hotel/booking