Rio De Janeiro Travel Stories

Nov 10, 2023 • 5 min read

Brazil is home to a family-centric culture, and Rio de Janeiro is no exception – here's our guide to help you plan a great trip to Rio with kids.

Nov 10, 2023 • 4 min read

Leave your worries at home and embrace the Carioca way of living with these top tips from a local.

Nov 8, 2023 • 4 min read

Whether you're looking for fewer crowds, cooler weather or the hottest parties, we'll tell you the best time to plan your visit to Rio de Janeiro.

Oct 2, 2023 • 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.

Sep 30, 2023 • 5 min read

See the wilderness-backed beaches, ancient sites and smaller-scale cities of Rio de Janeiro state on these top day trips from Rio de Janeiro.

Sep 29, 2023 • 5 min read

As the second largest city in Brazil, Rio's size can be intimidating to visitors. Here's everything you need to know about getting around Rio de Janeiro.

Nov 23, 2022 • 9 min read

Writer Georgina Lawton travels through Rio with a clear mission to venture off the tourist trail and uncover the city’s African heritage.

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…

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.

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.

May 20, 2019 • 5 min read

Nearly everyone who visits Rio has a favorite place to escape from the hectic pace of city life. Whether it’s Pão de Açúcar, Floresta da Tijuca or Morro…

May 10, 2019 • 3 min read

May sees the Rio head outdoors as the weather becomes even more inviting. Cariocas begin to gear up for Festa Junina, the second-biggest round of…

Apr 4, 2019 • 3 min read

April is a time when the weather cools down and Rio de Janeiro (almost) finally accepts Carnival is over for another year, with plenty of exhibitions and…

Jan 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its stunning beaches, verdant surroundings, and kaleidoscopic Carnival. However, away from the white sands, the often under…

Jan 17, 2019 • 4 min read

Framed by rocky mountains and tropical forests, Rio de Janeiro is a city with an iconic skyline filled with unique silhouettes. Rio's beauty is magnified…

Aug 15, 2018 • 7 min read

Quilombos have existed in Brazil since the country started importing Africans as enslaved labor – back then they were self-sustaining communities of…

Aug 3, 2018 • 5 min read

As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…

Aug 3, 2018 • 4 min read

It's a rare visitor who doesn't fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade maravilhosa, the "marvelous city" stretches…

Jun 25, 2018 • 6 min read

Summer temperatures in Rio regularly top 40°C (104°F), leading locals and tourists to crowd the nearby beaches and forest waterfalls to escape the heat…

Nov 2, 2017 • 7 min read

Long-distance walking trails inspire a fascination, even obsession, in a certain type of traveler. While historically long walks were the default way of…

Mar 20, 2017 • 4 min read

Films and TV shows have the incredible power to transport us to amazing locations around the world, and beyond to galaxies far, far away. But while the on…

Sep 16, 2016 • 3 min read

There's little doubt that Brazil is a carnivore's paradise, especially if your approach to a steak dinner is best described as a 'more the merrier' affair…