Rio de Janeiro and Surrounds

Best time to be there

Before you visit Brazil decide what you want to see: Brazil is a continental country, with large temperature variations from north to south. Visit the Pantanal from July to December, the Amazon Jungle from March to August, Rio de Janeiro from September to May and the Northeast year round.

Fly to

Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro (British Airways)

flying time

14 hours 15 minutes

time difference

GMT -3 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an infected area

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Highlights - Cities of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador; Wildlife of the Pantanal region; Golden beaches of the North East... Read more ...

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Rio de Janeiro is the Brazilian tourism capital, with a population of 6 million. Known by its inhabitants, the Cariocas, as the "Cidade Maravilhosa", its reputation precedes it. Images explode forth of stunning mountains, glittering carnival costumes, the statue of Christ's welcoming outspread arms, skimpy bikinis and the endless rhythm of samba. However, behind all the glitz and glamour, this wonderful city, located in the Southeast Region of Brazil, is also rich in history and culture. There are many fine buildings, historical neighbourhoods and museums from its time as the capital of Brazil.

The view of Rio from Corcovado Mountain is world famous. 710 metres high, Corcovado is crowned by the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is 30 metres high and has an 8 metre pedestal with a chapel in honour of the Lady of Aparecida, patron Saint of Brazil.

In Rio, the more you explore the more there is and the Cariocas are very friendly and welcoming people, guaranteeing to make your Brazil holiday a memorable one.

Suggested Rio de Janeiro and Surrounds Accommodation

Copacabana Palace

Opened in 1923, this stucco-fashioned Orient Express hotel is a glamorous icon of Brazil's most glamorous city. Ideally located on the famous Copacabana Beach, it is renowned for...

Fasano Rio

The Fasano Rio oozes the style and elegance synonymous across the Fasano Collection of hotels and restaurants. Philippe Starck has created a well located, fabulous, yet understated property...

Hotel Santa Teresa

Rio’s hippest new neighbourhood, the bohemian district of Santa Teresa boasts superb panoramic views over the city, harbour and bay of Rio and is close to Tijuca forest and the Statue of Christ...

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