Rio De Janeiro Travel Blog

Restaurante Aprazivel, in Santa Teresa, courtesy of http://www.apartmentinrio.net Balmy evenings, beautiful views, and an abundance of fresh tropical delicacies…all these factors combine to make dining out in Rio a memorable experience as long as you pick the right restaurants and avoid the tourist...

Rio’s beach zones are chock-full of high rise hotels, but if you’re looking for something a little different, the more interesting alternatives are often to be found some distance from the beach. But what you lack in ease of access to the sands you will make up for in views, as some of Rio...

Once again, Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to host one of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties on the planet. The city’s New Year’s celebrations are second only to carnival in terms of sheer unadulterated revelry, with the focal point of the celebrations being the legendary party on Copacabana...

Comida a Kilo restaurant, photo courtesy of Finnish Eys/Flickr/CreativeCommons Budget visitors to Rio de Janeiro often find cash flow-based panic setting in once they clock the steep prices of restaurants in Rio de Janeiro. Those at the top end of the scale would be enough to blow the healthiest of travel...

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Socialising with fellow travelers is all well and good, but if you really want to experience the heart and soul of a city you need to get to know the locals. This is especially true of Rio de Janeiro, where the locals’ welcoming attitude, party spirit and zest for life all help to make the city...

Sushi took a while to catch on in Rio de Janeiro, but when the trend arrived in the city, it really made an impact. In 2008 and 2009 it seemed like a sushi bar was springing up on every street corner in Rio and, while that trend has now been replaced by an explosion of frozen yogurt bars, there is still...

Arpoador Rock is a wonderfully romantic spot Cities simply don’t get much more spectacular than Rio de Janeiro, making it the perfect place for romantically-minded travelers to pop the question. With majestic views, miles of beaches, vibrant nightlife and some excellent (if expensive) restaurants...

Rio is a city with a diverse culinary scene, and anyone looking to impress guests from out of town can take their pick from some seriously sophisticated dining options that include top rate French, Italian and Japanese restaurants. However, while there is a wealth of international cuisine to be enjoyed...

Tijuca National Park offers nature trails and some stunning views Whether you’ve got your heart set on lazing in the sun or are looking for high-adrenaline fun, Rio de Janeiro won’t disappoint. The city is awash with so many ‘must-dos’ that it can be hard to know where to start,...