There are a ton of activities available in Rio de Janeiro, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started!
Head to the famous Ipanema beach for an afternoon of sun, swimming, and some of the best people watching in the world! Add to that some of the best snacks you’ll have in Brazil, all brought directly to your sun chair….and you have the perfect day! Make sure to try the queijo coalho (cheese grilled on a charcoal grill), mate com limão (iced mate tea with lime-ade), and água de coco (coconut water). The entertainment and the food are cheap and satisfying and make for the perfect afternoon for the backpacker traveling Brazil on a budget!
This splurge in your budget will be one you’ll never forget. Jump from the Pedra Bonita (literally, “beautiful rock”) overlooking the beautiful São Conrado beach and glide for an amazing 15-25 minutes over the tropical forest-covered mountains, white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Rio de Janeiro. Pay the extra for the still photos, but skip the video if you’re on a tight budget.
Catch the bonde, one of the last remaining streetcars that transported Cariocas all over Rio, and travel into the Bohemian district of Santa Teresa. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time as the bonde winds its way up cobblestone streets, past historic mansions towards Largo do Guimarães or Largo das Neves. If you’re feeling particularly brave, ride it for free as the locals do, hanging off the sides!
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Allt jag säger är bara Rio, se Ipanema och mycket annat som finns i Rio, en självklarhet att uppleva är Karnevalen i Rio. Även den Brasilianska maten är ett under för sig.