rio diaries ✦

your insider guide to Rio

Beaches, sunsets, bachelorettes and where to eat, from a girl who lives here.

Golden sunset over the sea with Dois Irmãos mountain in Rio de Janeiro
The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Rio de Janeiro
Rio takes its sunsets seriously. Every evening, people stop what they're doing, find a spot facing west, and watch the sky turn orange and pink behind the mountains. On a... Read more...
The Sugarloaf cable car above Rio de Janeiro and the bay
The Most Instagrammable Experiences in Rio That Are Also Actually Worth It
Let's be honest about Instagram travel. Sometimes a place is photogenic and worth visiting. Sometimes it's photogenic and empty. And sometimes the most photographable moment of your trip turns out... Read more...
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado seen from Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo, Rio: The Neighborhood You're Probably Not Staying In (But Should Be)
Most visitors to Rio de Janeiro stay in Ipanema or Copacabana. And honestly, fair enough — the beach is right there, the vibe is electric, and it all makes sense... Read more...
Four women holding up the custom bikinis they made at the Carioca Bikini Co workshop in Rio
Make Your Own Bikini in Rio: What to Expect at a Bikini-Making Workshop
There is a version of the classic Rio de Janeiro souvenir that involves a fridge magnet and a receipt you've already lost. And there is a version that involves spending... Read more...
The courtyard of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro, with Corcovado mountain above
10 Unique Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro Beyond the Tourist Traps
Everyone goes to Rio with the same list. Sugarloaf. Christ the Redeemer. Copacabana beach. A caipirinha somewhere. And look — those things are famous for a reason. But if you've... Read more...

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