Rio de Janeiro Information

Whether you’re on your honeymoon, a family trip, or an adventure vacation, Rio de Janeiro has something for everyone. From the Carioca people who, according to research, are the nicest people in the world, to the Corcovado, the statue of Christ the Redeemer which is on track to become one of the wonders of the world, and the craziness of Carnivale, you won’t ever be bored in Rio. With so much to do you might wonder where to even begin. First, you need to arm yourself with as much up to date information about Rio as you can.

Rio de Janeiro Tourist/Visitor Information

If you need information on Rio while you’re in town, there are two major tourist information companies. Riotur is the city tourism department. The information booth (Av. Princesa Isabel 183, Copacabana. 021/2541-7522) is open from 8AM-5PM every day. You can also find desks at airports and at the bus terminal, Novo Rio.

The state tourism board, Turisrio (Rua da Ajuda 5, Centro. 021/2215-0011), is only open on weekdays from 9Am to 6PM. If you want more general information on Brazil as a whole you can contact Embratur (Rua Uruguainia 174, Centro. 021/2509-6292). Visitor centers are an excellent way to find important information for tourists and learn about the different sites and events available in the city without having to be worried about heavy handed sales pitches.

When in Rio…

Before you book your flight, however, you should make sure you bone up on some of the general info on Rio. Here you’ll find information on whether or not you’ll need a visa and what you’ll need to get one. The currency in Brazil is the Real (pronounced Hey-all). Learn all about the local money, how and where to exchange it and what the deal is on tipping so you don’t look like a mão-de-vaca (Portugese for cow’s hand, which is a local slang for cheapskate).

Things to know before you go.

Here is the place for all the important Rio information like how and where to get on the internet, cell phone information including how to buy a rental cell, which newspapers to read and where to get them, important Holidays to be aware of, and which ones to avoid, vaccines you’ll want and ones you need to get into the country, and important safety precautions you need to survive your trip to the famous city. You’ll find all the Rio de Janeiro information right here to ensure you enjoy Rio to the fullest.