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Insider tips and guides to Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, written by local guides: beaches, favelas, carnival, food, shopping and independent trip ideas for an unforgettable visit.

What Travelling in Rio and Brazil Is Actually Like Now

Updated August 8, 2026

What Travelling in Rio and Brazil Is Actually Like Now

Is Rio safe? Is it expensive? When should I come, and what is going to surprise me? I live here all year round, so here is the honest answer to the questions I get asked every single week.

5 Things Worth Buying in Rio de Janeiro

Updated August 8, 2026

5 Things Worth Buying in Rio de Janeiro

Do you feel the pressure when you pass a shop window? Do you relate to the saying that there is no trip without shopping? If the answer is yes, then this article is probably for you.

The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro: RioTrip Sorts It Out for You

Updated August 8, 2026

The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro: RioTrip Sorts It Out for You

Rio de Janeiro is full of attractions, but of all of them the beach is probably the first place you will want to see. Here we tell you about every beach, what makes it special, and the details that only locals know, including what things actually cost on the sand.

An Independent Attractions Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Updated August 8, 2026

An Independent Attractions Tour in Rio de Janeiro

If you are planning a vacation in Brazil or coming to Rio de Janeiro for a few days, in this article we present a plan for three independent days of touring some of the main tourist attractions in Rio, traveling from site to site by Uber or bike, calmly and without stress. We have gone back over every ticket price and every opening hour so you know what to budget.

Favelas in Rio de Janeiro

Updated August 8, 2026

Favelas in Rio de Janeiro

In recent years poverty tourism has developed in shanty towns around the world, and alongside Rio's countless tourist attractions, a new one was born at the start of the millennium: the favelas, the famous poor neighborhoods of Rio and Brazil.

Sao Paulo for Beginners

Updated August 8, 2026

Sao Paulo for Beginners

The biggest city in Brazil and the most populated on the American continent. Many travelers wonder whether it is even worth stopping in the city, so we are here to sort things out for you: how to get in from the airport, where to sleep, what to eat and what it all costs.

Carnival in Brazil: Not What You Thought

Updated August 8, 2026

Carnival in Brazil: Not What You Thought

My name is Benny Klein, Israeli and Brazilian. I have more than 23 years in tourism, guiding travelers in Rio, and I own the company Rio Trip. This article deals with an important and central topic of any trip to Brazil: the Carnival.

A Local Food Guide in Brazil

Updated August 8, 2026

A Local Food Guide in Brazil

Brazilian cuisine is very diverse, from street food and stews of African and European origin to all kinds of desserts. We gathered for you the best known dishes you must taste to get to know the local culinary scene at its best. Bon appetit!

When to Visit Rio de Janeiro

Updated August 8, 2026

When to Visit Rio de Janeiro

About 6.2 million people live in Rio de Janeiro, and 2025 was the city's biggest tourism year on record. The truth is, there is no single best time of year to visit Rio.

Rio de Janeiro: Getting You Organized

Updated August 8, 2026

Rio de Janeiro: Getting You Organized

If you have reached this page, you are probably on your way to Rio de Janeiro or already here. So let us bring some order to your thoughts about the city every Brazilian dreams of reaching: how you get in from the airport, and how you move around once you are here.

An Independent Bicycle Tour in Rio

Updated August 8, 2026

An Independent Bicycle Tour in Rio

An article about the option of visiting stunning places in Rio independently. Suitable for an independent day trip by bike, or by another means of transportation if you prefer, with the current bike share, entrance fees and opening hours.

Iguazu Falls: Beyond the Obvious

Updated August 8, 2026

Iguazu Falls: Beyond the Obvious

In this article I will talk about the Iguazu Falls area in general and give some important advice about the lesser known trips in the area, including what the two parks now charge and how the money question in Argentina has changed.

Trips in Rio State: The Untouristed Regions

Updated August 8, 2026

Trips in Rio State: The Untouristed Regions

What most tourists who come to Rio de Janeiro do not know is that Rio is also a state, not just a city. The city has plenty to offer, but most travelers, even the fiercest backpackers, end up experiencing Rio and Brazil in a fairly European way.