rio diaries ✦

your insider guide to Rio

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

A sunny beachfront avenue in Rio de Janeiro with palm trees and Dois Irmãos in the distance
Is Rio de Janeiro Safe? An Honest Safety Guide for Visitors
Before almost every trip to Rio, there's a moment where someone — a parent, a well-meaning friend, a coworker — sends you an article with a headline that makes the... Leia mais...
A woman traveling alone, looking out over a city from a hilltop
Rio de Janeiro for Solo Female Travelers: What to Actually Know Before You Go
Let's be honest about something: when you tell people you're going to Rio de Janeiro alone, at least one of them will look worried. Rio has a reputation. Some of... Leia mais...
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... Leia mais...

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