Rio De Janeiro travel guides & articles
All 7 in-depth pieces we’ve published on Rio De Janeiro — newest first.
Rio's Choro Revival Is Playing Every Night of the Week
Samba gets the headlines, but Rio's older, faster instrumental music is filling bars from Copacabana to Gamboa in 2026. Here's where to actually find it.
Carnaval, Réveillon and Festa Junina Anchor Rio's Year
Rio de Janeiro's three fixed annual dates, Carnaval, Réveillon on Copacabana and Festa Junina, explained with real prices, dates and who each one actually suits.
Tijuca Forest: Rio's Jungle Above the City
A practical, honest route through the rainforest that rises directly above Rio de Janeiro, from an easy summit view to the mandatory-guide climb of Pedra da Gávea.
Rio's Favelas, Where Murals, Funk and Views Collide
A resident-led route through the hillside communities that shaped Rio's art, music and skyline — from the birthplace of the word 'favela' to a rooftop bar with the best sunset in the city.
The Republic of Sand: How Rio's Beaches Became Its Only True Democracy
In a city divided by hills and income, the beach is the one address where everyone holds an equal claim — a guide to Rio's democratic shoreline, from Arpoador's sunset to Prainha's wild break.
The Maracanã Match-Day Ritual: A Local's Guide to Game Day in Rio
The match is only the centre of the afternoon — here is how to spend a Maracanã game day like a Carioca, from the tiled boteco to the samba hall next door.
The best adventure experiences in Rio de Janeiro
From the Pedra Bonita hang-gliding ramp to a dawn scramble up Two Brothers and a baile funk that runs to sunrise — the definitive planner for an active group in Rio in 2026.