Explore Rio de Janeiro
The bustling city of Rio de Janeiro is a bustling city in Brazil and that has been one of the most popular and frequently tourist destinations for decades. it,s vibrant city centre is bursting with culture and has a deep sense of history and heritage. Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest metropolis in the whole of South America.
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Language Spoken
Portuguese is the national language
Currency & Time Zone
Brazilian Real
UTC-03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around 72 Brazilian Rael (R252). A three course meal for two will be around 125 Brazilian Rael (R438) and will sometimes include the drinks as well.Drinks
Local beers are around 7 Brazilian Real (R24.50) and imported beers around 13 Brazilian Rael (R45).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis start at around 5.8 Brazilian Real (R20) and 3 Brazilian Rael (R10) for every kilometer thereafter. Agree upon a price with the driver if it is not a metered tax.General Transport
The Rio Card ticket gives you access to all the public transport, busses and subways. The card costs only 5 Brazilian Real (R17) and can be loaded with tokens using a cash or a credit or debit card. Bus trips cost around 4 Brazilian Real (R14) and subway trips around 3.5 Brazilian Real (R12.26).Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
The top attractions to visit in Rio de Janeiro are Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Botanical Garden, Morro da Urca, and Ipanema Beach.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
- Measles
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- First Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Water Bottle
- Universal adapter
- Copy of travel documents
- VPN
- Hiking boots
- Guidebook
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans only need a passport valid for 6 months.