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Connections
Where to find and celebrate Rio de Janeiro’s Afro-Brazilian roots
Nov 23, 2022 • 9 Min read
Public Transport
The 5 best day trips from Rio de Janeiro
Oct 23, 2022 • 5 Min read
See the wilderness-backed beaches, ancient sites and smaller-scale cities of Rio de Janeiro, whether you're using public transit or your own set of wheels.
Activities
The 25 best free things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Oct 22, 2022 • 10 Min read
From world-famous beaches and generous green spaces to cultural centers and museums, there's plenty to do in Rio without spending a single centavo.
Destination Practicalities
Getting around in Rio de Janeiro
Oct 20, 2022 • 5 Min read
As Brazil’s second largest city, Rio de Janeiro is vast and complex. Here’s how to get around.
Activities
The 8 best things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Oct 10, 2022 • 5 Min read
Planted between lush, forest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches, Rio de Janeiro has many charms at its disposal. These are the best of the bunch.
Festivals & Events
Rio de Janeiro’s famous carnival will be postponed in 2021
Sep 28, 2020 • 1 Min read
The spread of COVID-19 has made it impossible to safely hold the parades for the first time in over 100 years.
History
5 city walking tours you can take right now on Google Maps
May 4, 2020 • 10 Min read
It’s undeniably one of travel’s greatest pleasures; wandering the streets of a whole new city, soaking up its character and exploring its hidden wonders…
Story
Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up with the flags of countries hit by coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020 • 1 Min read
The statue was illuminated with messages of hope during a special mass conducted by a Brazilian archbishop.
Budget Travel
Spending diary: what I spent on a two-day trip to Rio de Janeiro
Feb 15, 2020 • 7 Min read
In December, Joe Revill flew to Rio to visit his girlfriend for a romantic weekend. Here's how they stretched their Real.
Sports
Brazil: your guide to adventure activities
Oct 23, 2019 • 6 Min read
Home to Earth's biggest river, most immense jungle and 7400km of Atlantic-stroked beaches - Brazil is a sensationally sultry centre of exotic adventure.
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