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Is your suitcase too full to pack those souvenirs?
On a trip to Rio de Janeiro, I was planning on bringing back special souvenirs to friends, family, and for myself. I wanted to get things that were unique to the area, not just your...more
Be sure to take the cogwheel train to the top of Corcavado. The views are great. more
Be sure to visit a Brazilian Bar-B-Que, i.e. a churascuria. Unlimited cuts of meat, cut right from the skewers. Delicioso. more
user review | Hotel: Orla Copacabana Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
I had been at the Orla on June/08, the view was great from the terrace, you can take beautiful pictures from there. Its really near from Ipanema, around 5 or 6 blocks . You can hire a...more
The Parque Lage. It's a jungle, literally, in the middle of the city. Walk into this park full of lush, Atlantic rainforest foliage and trees that form the tip of the Floresta da...more
I was hoping to gain some insider feedback from anyone who has recently visited Brazil. I'm looking to plan a trip in the next year or so. Any guidance on what airlines are the...more
The beach is the perfect setting to make new friends, and find out what is going on. Go to Farme Gay in Ipanema, a little to the east of cross-street Farme de Amoedo. This spot...more
one way to reduce your exposure to theft and robery in Rio (we met some there that said it's not if it will happen, but when) is to carry some cash and a credit card if different...more
On a gorgeous day we chartered a little sailboat and saw Guanabara Bay from a different perspective. It was so gorgeous seeing Ipanema from the water. There are also parts of the bay...more
user review | See + Do: Beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Rio (and Brasil) beautiful but scary.
Brasil and the Brazilian people are wonderful. You do a grave disservice in suggesting that travelers go there without addressing the very serious security concerns in most places in...more
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