FAQs about Rio or your trip

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Destinations to visit in Rio

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- Christ the Redeemer - Sugar Loaf - Tijuca National Park - Botanical Garden - Parque Lage (has a very instragramable café) - Lapa - Aqueduct - Escadaria Selaron (In Santa Teresa) - Sun set at Pedra do Arpoador: You can have a drink and tapas at Hotel Arpoador - Grumari Beach (a bit outside the city but can be combined with Pedra do Telegrafo) Museums: - Museu de Arte Modera - Museu de Amanha - Museu CCBB - Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - Confeitaria Colombo (in the historic part of the city center) Trails/ Scenic views: - Vista Chinesa (for those who want to take it easy - close to the city and accessible by Uber) - Pedra Bonita / Hang gliding + easy trail - Watch the sunset in Urca while getting a beer on the Mureta (little wall) - Mirante do Leme: Forte Duque de Caxias (Easy beautiful view trails) - Morro do dois Irmao: You take a moto bike all the way to the start of the trail - Pedra do Telegrafo (Takes 1 hour by car to reach the beginning of the trail)

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Where to go around Rio

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Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande - Amazing archipelago. Rent a house/stay in a hotel and take day trips out to different islands - Stay at Ilha Grande, a peaceful island in the middle of the archipelago For more info, please visit: https://www.visitbrasil.com/destinations/angra-dos-reis.html - Paraty - Picturesque city, located halfway between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro -The population of Paraty is often referred to as the Brazilian bohemia -Paraty is known for the cobblestone-paved streets throughout the Historic Center District. No cars or trucks are allowed in this part of town, only foot traffic or bicycles. - Buzios Breathtaking beaches, great place if you want to spend a few nights in a homie flat while drinking on the beach. https://www.buziosonline.com.br/home/english

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Carneval in Rio

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Carnval takes place from 27.02 until 05.03 in Rio As Brazilians love to party, there will be "blocos" in several locations where people party together. Some are family friendly, others are more for adult crowds. For more information: https://www.blocosderua.com/rio-de-janeiro/ If you would like to see the big samba schools as seen on TV, check out tickets for Sambodromo. If you have any questions about getting tickets, reach out to us!

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Street Smarts & Safety

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As you all will have heard at some point: Rio de Janeiro isn´t like Austria, Germany or Switzerland. So here are a few things to keep in mind: -Valuables: Keep valuables such as expensive watches, diamond rings, gold chains/necklaces and anything shiny and expensive either in Europe or in your hotel. What the eyes can´t see the heart doesn´t feel. - Situational awareness: Be aware of your surroundings. If it looks dodgy, it probably is dodgy. - Walking: We as Europeans are tempted to walk everywhere. Just because the distance between Point A and B seems walkable, doesn´t mean you should (specially at night). Sometimes the best option is to take an Uber. - Transportation: Prefer Uber or Taxis via an App over random Taxis on the street. Taking the metro is also a safe option. We suggest taking Uber black, as it is only a few Euros more expensive but definitely the more comfortable option

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eSIM/Internet

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We recommend getting an eSIM for your time here to make life easier. So far we had good experiences with Airalo, Nomad or Holafly eSIM. They are easy to use and stable. You can use code ALEXAN25904 when you sign up or check out to get 3 Euros off any Airalo SIM: https://ref.airalo.com/1q5R Further information: https://www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/south-america/brazil/best-esim-cards-for-brazil