{"id":29103,"date":"2018-12-02T15:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-12-02T20:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/?p=29103"},"modified":"2018-12-03T11:09:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T16:09:31","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-rio-de-janeiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/29103\/the-best-things-to-do-in-rio-de-janeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rio de Janeiro is a city of contradictions. It offers a vibrant nightlife, filled with dance clubs and overflowing bars, but it also offers serene, relaxing beaches. The best known neighborhood in Rio, or perhaps Brazil, Copacabana, is remembered for its party scene and the 1978 Barry Manilow song of the same title. In recent years, the city has struggled with high crime rates, but has implemented many public efforts, especially leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, to make the city safer for tourists. Today, Rio is a unique mix of relaxation, nature, and partying, filled with fantastic food and plenty to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From miles-long beaches to jungle wilderness, <a href=\"http:\/\/rcvb.com.br\/\">Rio de Janeiro<\/a> has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<h1><b>What to Do in Rio de Janeiro<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf-1-Rio-Abigail-Wise-e1543780387222.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf-1-Rio-Abigail-Wise-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf 1 Rio Abigail Wise\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Hit the beach:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all else, Rio is known for its endless stretches of light sand and blue waters. Here, there\u2019s a beach for everyone\u2014no matter what you\u2019re after. Surfers looking to catch waves can head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Prainha,+Rio+de+Janeiro+-+State+of+Rio+de+Janeiro,+Brazil\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x9be84b039d2e9b:0x15f2701c7976a81a?ved=2ahUKEwjI38mN1fzeAhVIrVQKHUfuCKkQ8gEwD3oECAYQCA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prainha Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To escape the crowds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Praia+do+Grumari\/@-23.0472208,-43.5438985,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x9be908da91dcb5:0x8e935544ab1590d8!8m2!3d-23.0472222!4d-43.5263889\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grumari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers mellow swimming and plenty of room to sprawl out on the sand. And for those seeking a popular Rio beach experience, there\u2019s always the famed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Copacabana+Beach+-+Copacabana,+Rio+de+Janeiro+-+State+of+Rio+de+Janeiro,+Brazil\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x9bd54579a5956b:0xa102deeaffcb3e3?ved=2ahUKEwjKt7X04fzeAhUBVt8KHXkSBgcQ8gEwIXoECAIQCA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copacabana Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, buzzing with visitors, volleyball players, and plenty of drink stands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get there: Take <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitriodejaneiro.city\/guides\/public-transport-in-rio\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the bus or metro<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your hotel.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Hike the jungle:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After visiting the U.S. and drawing inspiration from the famous Appalachian Trail in 1995, Pedro da Cunha e Menezes returned to his hometown of Rio to begin to plan a mini version of the American long distance trail. Through years of volunteer efforts from 200 hiking enthusiasts, in 2017, the new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetrail.org\/pages\/friendship-trail-program\/transcarioca-trail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcarioca Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was born. The Transcarioca is a 110-mile long distance hiking trail that brings the outdoors to the urban rainforest of Rio and also connects two major animal habitats to encourage healthier animal reproduction. The trail runs through two national forests and takes trekkers from the secret beaches of the west side through the mountains and all the way to famous city landmarks, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. As a way to&nbsp;increase tourism to various parts of Rio, no campsites were included on the trail. Hikers are encouraged to spend the night in local hotels and eat in neighborhood restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many portions of the trail are accessible via public transportation, the best way to visit the top hits, including must-sees like the rushing Taunay Waterfall, is to hire a guide. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jungleme.com.br\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jungle Me<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers half- and full-day tours for hikers of varying abilities through caves, beaches, and the jungle. Guides are knowledgeable in the history of Rio and the plants and animals that live on the Transcarioca. Bonus: Jungle Me will pick you up directly and transport you to the wilderness of Rio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf-2-e1543849104285.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29122 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_Sugarloaf 2\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em> Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro <\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>See the main attractions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be a trip to Rio without visiting Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Sugarloaf, named for its resemblance to a concentrated refined mound of sugar, soars out of Guanabara Bay. Take a cable car all the way to the top for some of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bondinho.com.br\/en\/informacoes-gerais\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best views of the city<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At Pra\u00e7a dos Bondes, or \u201cTram Square,\u201d check out the two older generations of cable cars used to ascend the mountain, including the original Sugarloaf cable car that was developed in 1912 and marked the third passenger cable car in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most iconic site in the city is Christ the Redeemer, the famous statue of Jesus that overlooks Rio. It was created in 1931 by Paul Landowski, a French sculptor, Gheorghe Leonida, a Romanian sculptor, and Heitor da Silva Costa, an engineer from Brazil. Sitting at the 2,300-foot-high peak of Corcovado mountain, the statue marks one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and one of the top places to take in aerial views of Rio. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get there: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Rio-de-Janeiro-attractions\/Statue-of-Christ-the-Redeemer-Cristo-Redentor\/d712-a1325\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ the Redeemer<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be reached by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tremdocorcovado.rio\/index-eng.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the train<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that leaves from Cosme Velho or <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paineirascorcovado.com.br\/cristo-redentor\/como-chegar\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by vans<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that leave from Largo do Machado, Lido Square, and Barra da Tijuca. by bus or train.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>Best Places to Eat and Drink in Rio<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29108\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29108\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil_BIBI1-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Frozen Acai at Bibi in Rio<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about traditional Brazilian cuisine and its historic influences by preparing drinks, appetizers, and a main dish with the chefs of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookinrio.com\/class\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook in Rio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or try classic Amazonian food featuring fish, nuts, and coconut milk at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.espiritosanta.com.br\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Espirito Santa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a restaurant located in the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Head to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bibisucos.com.br\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIBI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to sample frozen acai, the Brazilian superfood. While you\u2019re there, try their tapioca crepes, a traditional street food filled with your choice of meat or eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you can&#8217;t visit Brazil without heading to a Brazilian barbecue. Feast on everything from seafood and veggies to beef and pork at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/churrascariapalace.com.br\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churrascaria Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an upscale buffet-style restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>Where to stay<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29117\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Belmond-Hotel-Rio-e1543781014644.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29117\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Belmond-Hotel-Rio-761x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Belmond Hotel Rio\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em> Photo courtesy of Belmond Hotels <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular choice for many visitors is to stay at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/south-america\/brazil\/rio-de-janeiro\/belmond-copacabana-palace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set right in the bustling neighborhood of Copacabana. The grand, 19th Century style hotel opened in 1923 and features more than 200 rooms. And having claimed many awards throughout its history, including the World Travel Award, it\u2019s no wonder many are willing to fork over the high cost for a room in this classic establishment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more affordable option in the same neighborhood, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arenacopacabanahotel.com.br\/default-en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arena Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sits right across from the beach, allowing many rooms an ocean view. Its busy location also makes getting to and from the area a synch, as many bus stops are just blocks away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For travelers who would prefer to stay in hostels, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rioforesthostel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rio Forest Hostel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Lapa is known for its friendly staff and visitors. Nearby, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhostel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovery Hostel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers easy access to metro stations, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Chill+Hostel+Rio\/@-22.9608511,-43.1705883,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8bebcf00a972ddce!8m2!3d-22.9608511!4d-43.1705883\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chill Hostel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you experience staying in one of Rio\u2019s many favelas, or shanty towns. While favelas may have historically been known as slums, throughout the country, they now are home to over 11.25 million working class Brazilians and play an important part in city life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>Insider Tips<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most people flock to the beaches, another beautiful body of water to visit is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rodrigo+de+Freitas+Lagoon,+Rio+de+Janeiro+-+State+of+Rio+de+Janeiro,+Brazil\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x9bd574afbc853f:0x20a26959ca6918cd?ved=2ahUKEwiCiqaT7vzeAhUDTN8KHU3jDpoQ8gEwGHoECAYQCA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complete with a 4.5-mile-long running path around it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an eye out for \u201ccomida al kilo\u201d signs at restaurants, which signal that diners can eat by the kilo. Load up your plate and pay for exactly what you plan to eat. It\u2019s often cheaper than traditional dining and allows you the opportunity to sample more items per meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>How to Get Around Rio<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting around Rio is easy with plenty of public transportation options to choose from. The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rio.com\/practical-rio\/subway-rio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small metro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stops at 35 stations and can help you get to major neighborhoods in town. Its hours are 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday and holidays. Rio\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitriodejaneiro.city\/guides\/public-transport-in-rio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">city bus system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is robust and inexpensive. You can get virtually anywhere you\u2019d like to go in town by bus. If you\u2019d prefer to travel via human power, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeitau.com.br\/bikerio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike Rio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bike share program is a good option, but note that you\u2019ll need a working SIM card and cell phone to register for the service. Because it\u2019s a major city, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxiautofare.com\/br\/Default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also easy to flag down in case you\u2019d prefer door-to-door service.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rio de Janeiro is a city of contradictions. It offers a vibrant nightlife, filled with dance clubs and overflowing bars, but it also offers serene, relaxing beaches. The best known neighborhood in Rio, or perhaps Brazil, Copacabana, is remembered for its party scene and the 1978 Barry Manilow song of the same title. 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