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Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, where stunning beaches meet dramatic mountains and Brazilian culture comes alive with samba rhythms and carnival spirit. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer to beautiful beaches, from vibrant neighborhoods to cultural experiences, this marvelous city offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, culture, and Brazilian joie de vivre. Let our AI-powered planner help you discover the best experiences this incredible destination has to offer.

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Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival spirit, and natural wonders — Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's iconic heart.

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Plan & get around

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Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfers

Planning your trip to Rio de Janeiro? Arrive smoothly by comparing airport transfer options from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport. You can book shared or private transfers to various destinations across the city and surrounding areas. Explore available options to find the best transfer for your travel needs.

Planning your trip to Rio de Janeiro? Arrive smoothly by comparing airport transfer options from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport. You can book shared or private transfers to various destinations across the ci…

Rio de Janeiro Bus Tour Guide

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with convenient and informative bus tours.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with convenient and informative bus tours.

Rio de Janeiro Port Pickup Tours

Enjoy seamless transfers from your cruise ship to explore Rio's iconic sights.

Enjoy seamless transfers from your cruise ship to explore Rio's iconic sights.

Rio's Public Transit Tours

Discover Rio de Janeiro like a local using the city's diverse public transportation.

Discover Rio de Janeiro like a local using the city's diverse public transportation.

Rio Shore Excursions: Explore from the Port

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with exciting shore excursions tailored for cruisers.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with exciting shore excursions tailored for cruisers.

Water, beaches & boats

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Rio de Janeiro Beach Tours

Experience Rio's world-famous beaches, from Copacabana to Ipanema, discovering the iconic beach culture that defines the Cidade Maravilhosa

Experience Rio's world-famous beaches, from Copacabana to Ipanema, discovering the iconic beach culture that defines the Cidade Maravilhosa

Jet Boat Rentals: Rio's Thrilling Rides

Experience the stunning Rio coastline with a high-speed jet boat adventure.

Experience the stunning Rio coastline with a high-speed jet boat adventure.

Rio Port Transfers: Smooth Sailing

Ensure a seamless arrival or departure with reliable port transfer services in Rio.

Ensure a seamless arrival or departure with reliable port transfer services in Rio.

Adventure & nature

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Climbing Adventures in Rio

Scale iconic peaks and enjoy breathtaking views on climbing tours in Rio.

Scale iconic peaks and enjoy breathtaking views on climbing tours in Rio.

Rio de Janeiro Day Trip Adventures

Explore beyond the city with amazing day trips from Rio de Janeiro.

Explore beyond the city with amazing day trips from Rio de Janeiro.

Rio's Thrilling Extreme Adventures

Experience the adrenaline rush with exciting extreme sports adventures in Rio de Janeiro!

Experience the adrenaline rush with exciting extreme sports adventures in Rio de Janeiro!

Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Adventures

Explore Rio's iconic sights and hidden gems with convenient half-day excursions.

Explore Rio's iconic sights and hidden gems with convenient half-day excursions.

Rio Hiking: Adventure Awaits!

Explore Rio's stunning natural beauty on unforgettable hiking adventures.

Explore Rio's stunning natural beauty on unforgettable hiking adventures.

Rio Layover Tours: Quick City Adventures

Maximize your layover in Rio with exciting, curated tours that showcase the city's highlights.

Maximize your layover in Rio with exciting, curated tours that showcase the city's highlights.

Rio's Nature & Wildlife Adventures

Explore stunning landscapes and spot unique wildlife on these unforgettable tours.

Explore stunning landscapes and spot unique wildlife on these unforgettable tours.

Soar Above Rio: Paragliding Adventures

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro from a paragliding perspective!

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro from a paragliding perspective!

Rio Photo Shoots: Capture Your Memories

Professional photo shoots in Rio de Janeiro will provide stunning pictures and lasting memories.

Professional photo shoots in Rio de Janeiro will provide stunning pictures and lasting memories.

Capture Rio: Photography Tours

Discover Rio's beauty through the lens with guided photography experiences.

Discover Rio's beauty through the lens with guided photography experiences.

Small Group Adventures in Rio

Explore Rio de Janeiro with intimate, shared experiences, creating lasting memories.

Explore Rio de Janeiro with intimate, shared experiences, creating lasting memories.

Eco-Friendly Adventures in Rio

Discover Rio de Janeiro's beauty while supporting responsible and ethical tourism.

Discover Rio de Janeiro's beauty while supporting responsible and ethical tourism.

Culture, food & city

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Rio's Best Cocktail Tasting Tours

Discover the vibrant flavors of Rio de Janeiro with expert-led cocktail tasting experiences.

Discover the vibrant flavors of Rio de Janeiro with expert-led cocktail tasting experiences.

Rio de Janeiro Cultural Tours

Discover Rio's rich Brazilian culture, from samba rhythms to vibrant neighborhoods, experiencing the cultural heritage that defines the Cidade Maravilhosa

Discover Rio's rich Brazilian culture, from samba rhythms to vibrant neighborhoods, experiencing the cultural heritage that defines the Cidade Maravilhosa

Rio's Delicious Food & Drink Scene

Explore Rio de Janeiro's vibrant culinary world with amazing food and drink experiences.

Explore Rio de Janeiro's vibrant culinary world with amazing food and drink experiences.

Rio's Best Walking Tours

Discover the vibrant heart of Rio de Janeiro on foot with captivating guided walks.

Discover the vibrant heart of Rio de Janeiro on foot with captivating guided walks.

Private & luxury

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Rio: Private & Luxury Experiences

Indulge in exclusive, personalized tours of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic sights.

Indulge in exclusive, personalized tours of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic sights.

Private Rio Sightseeing Tours

Explore Rio de Janeiro your way with personalized, private sightseeing experiences.

Explore Rio de Janeiro your way with personalized, private sightseeing experiences.

Curated picks & deals

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Rio: Premium Experiences

Discover Rio de Janeiro with unparalleled quality and unforgettable memories.

Discover Rio de Janeiro with unparalleled quality and unforgettable memories.

Rio: Low Cancellation Tours

Explore Rio de Janeiro with confidence, knowing your tour is unlikely to be cancelled.

Explore Rio de Janeiro with confidence, knowing your tour is unlikely to be cancelled.

Rio: Worry-Free Tours

Explore Rio de Janeiro with confidence, knowing your tour has a low cancellation risk.

Explore Rio de Janeiro with confidence, knowing your tour has a low cancellation risk.

Explore Rio with New Tours!

Discover exciting new experiences and adventures in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.

Discover exciting new experiences and adventures in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio's Best: Top-Rated Tours

Discover Rio de Janeiro's highlights with the most popular and highly-rated experiences.

Discover Rio de Janeiro's highlights with the most popular and highly-rated experiences.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Tours

Experience Rio's world-famous Carnival, from samba school parades to street parties, discovering the spectacular festival that defines Brazil

Experience Rio's world-famous Carnival, from samba school parades to street parties, discovering the spectacular festival that defines Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer Tours

Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, experiencing this symbol of Rio and its spectacular views

Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, experiencing this symbol of Rio and its spectacular views

Rio de Janeiro Favela Tours

Visit Rio's favelas with responsible community-led tours, understanding this complex aspect of the city while supporting local communities

Visit Rio's favelas with responsible community-led tours, understanding this complex aspect of the city while supporting local communities

Rio's Animal Encounters

Discover the wild side of Rio de Janeiro with amazing animal encounters.

Discover the wild side of Rio de Janeiro with amazing animal encounters.

Rio: Tours That Might Sell Out

Discover the best experiences in Rio before they're gone, from iconic sights to hidden gems.

Discover the best experiences in Rio before they're gone, from iconic sights to hidden gems.

Rio's Rhythms: Music Tours

Discover Rio de Janeiro's vibrant music scene with immersive and unforgettable experiences.

Discover Rio de Janeiro's vibrant music scene with immersive and unforgettable experiences.

Rio's Best Nature Walks

Discover the lush landscapes and hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro on scenic nature walks.

Discover the lush landscapes and hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro on scenic nature walks.

Rio de Janeiro Segway Tours

Glide effortlessly through Rio's iconic landmarks and stunning scenery on a Segway tour.

Glide effortlessly through Rio's iconic landmarks and stunning scenery on a Segway tour.

Rio de Janeiro: Short-Term Tours

Explore Rio's best attractions with tours that have short-term availability.

Explore Rio's best attractions with tours that have short-term availability.

Rio de Janeiro Sugarloaf Mountain Tours

Ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoying spectacular panoramic views of Rio and experiencing one of the world's most scenic viewpoints

Ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoying spectacular panoramic views of Rio and experiencing one of the world's most scenic viewpoints

Rio Trolley Tours: A Scenic Ride

Explore Rio de Janeiro's iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods in a classic trolley.

Explore Rio de Janeiro's iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods in a classic trolley.

Zombie Tours in Rio!

Explore Rio de Janeiro with a unique, thrilling zombie-themed experience.

Explore Rio de Janeiro with a unique, thrilling zombie-themed experience.

Planning Guides

Packing lists, itineraries, comparisons & planning tips

Best Time to Visit Brazil: Festivals, Beaches, and Weather

Discover the best time to visit Brazil with our comprehensive guide covering festivals, beaches, and weather. Plan your perfect Brazilian adventure from Rio Carnival to Amazon expeditions and coastal getaways.

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Why Visit Rio de Janeiro?

Iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Beautiful beaches from Copacabana to Ipanema

Dramatic Sugarloaf Mountain views

Vibrant carnival culture and samba

Rich Brazilian culture and traditions

Perfect blend of natural beauty and urban life

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Rio de Janeiro enjoys a tropical climate with hot, humid weather year-round. Average temperatures range from 70°F (21°C) to 85°F (29°C).

Best Months

March to May and September to November offer the best weather with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

Peak Season

December to March brings peak tourist season with hot weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

June to August offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cooler temperatures.

Getting Around Rio de Janeiro

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