Visit Rio de Janeiro
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
Rio de Janeiro must surely be the party capital of the world. The huge seaside city in Brazil is famous for its extravagant street carnival held every spring, but for the rest of the year lively locals take every...
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
Visit Rio de Janeiro for a great short city holiday by the sea. The hip-swaying, curly-haired Brazilian beauty wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. She...
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
Part two of my weekend break from the UK to Rio... Compared with the spot of gardening and shopping I had planned at home, I certainly had an eventful three days in Rio de...
recommended by Andy Mossack
It was crazy. Wherever I looked there were people. Thousands and thousands of them. Some dancing to the fantastic rhythms, some watching the dancing, some drinking and watching the people watching the dancing...
recommended by Jenny Green
Christ the Redeemer is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world - and an absolute must-see in Rio de Janeiro.The 120ft high statue of Jesus Christ is perched on top of Corcovado...
recommended by Jenny Green
Standing proudly above Rio de Janeiro is Sugarloaf Mountain. This 1,299ft high rock got its name from the Victorian sugar loaf (which it apparently resembles) and its instantly recognisable shape gives Rio one...
recommended by Emma Field
I was relieved to see my hang gliding instructor, Mauro, had a generous sprinkling of grey hairs on his head. I wasn’t about to put my life in the hands of a...
recommended by Emma Field
Iconic Ipanema Beach is home to Rio de Janeiro’s elite. The sweep of soft, white sand is backed by skyscrapers, exclusive...
recommended by Jenny Green
Many tourists visit Rio de Janeiro to tick two things off their list -
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
Get a real taste of Rio life at this crazy beach resort hotel. This hotel sums up Rio. It’s infuriating, fabulous, crazy and right on the edge. I loved...
recommended by Jenny Green
Nestled amongst the hills and of San Telmo is the Rio Hostel. Surrounded by cobbled streets, palatial homes and the city’s only working tramline, this laid-back guesthouse is an absolute gem.
recommended by Andy Hayes
If you’re in Rio and longing for a more relaxed, off-beat setting or prefer a locale where you can have your choice of nearly 20 beaches, look no further than the coastal town of Buzios.
