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Airlines and Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2012

Getting to Rio from Europe or the Middle East is now easier than ever. Two of the world’s greatest cities, Dubai and Amsterdam, now have a daily connection to Rio through KLM (Air France group) and Air Emirates flights. And more: flights are nonstop! Both airlines are now part of many who decided to invest [...]

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Tips for Healthy Travel to Brazil: flying to Brazil

BEFORE TAKE OFF • Get a good night’s sleep before your trip. Adjust for crossing time zones by retiring earlier than normal if headed eastbound, and later if traveling west. • Dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. • Keep essentials in your carry-on bag for easy access. Pack medications in their original containers, and if you [...]

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Brazil International Airports – main brazilian international airports

São Paulo: International airport Governador André Franco Montoro Airport also know as Cumbica Airport or Guarulhos Airport Rod. Hélio Smidt s/n Ed. Interlagação São Paulo – SP CEP: 07143-970  PABX: +55 (11) 6445-2945 FAX: +55 (11) 6488-8476 Distance from downtown: 25 km Guarulhos/Cumbica International Airport All brazilian airports Rio de Janeiro: Aeroporto Internacional do Rio [...]

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Rio Bike – Bicycles and Surfboards Transportation in Metro

Rio Bike and Surfboards You can ride your bike to the subway and park it inside the station. The service is available from Monday to Saturday, from 5 am to midnight, and on Sundays and holidays, from 7 am to 11 am. Where to find the bicycle racks: Pavuna Station (100 spots) Colégio Station (20 [...]

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Rio Metro Map – Subway Stations Map in Rio

Rio Metro Map This map shall help you plan your trip and design any itinerary you want using subway stations in Rio de Janeiro. You are able to see an overview of subway lines 1 and 2 and the itinerary made by subway bus up to Gávea. Besides that, Metro Rio subway points out a [...]

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Tourism in Rio through the subway

The metro system in the Brazilian cities loses badly Metropoline systems of cities like Paris, New York and Berlin, yet it is still possible to soghtseeing in the maintourist points of the Rio de Janeiro using the subway as a means of transport. Morning Ipanema – General Osório Station Peace Terrace: Inaugurated a little over a year ago right at the access to the Cantagalo Slope, the Peace Terrace, in [...]

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Getting to your hotel, Taxi in Rio de Janeiro

Taxi in Rio de Janeiro - Just as New York taxis in Rio de Janeiro are yellow. Take a taxi in Rio de Janeiro is very simple. Upon arriving at the airport, just look for available cabin to take you to your hotel. Throughout your trip, you can rely on taxi service from the hotel to go to restaurants, beaches and sights of the city. Taxi companies in Rio Aerocoop: 2560-5428 / 3078-5050 Aerotaxi: 3398-3163 / 2467-7408 Central de Taxi: 2593-2598 [...]

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Getting the best deal on flights around Brazil

The Brazilian aviation has grown in recent years, thus more people are traveling by plane in the country. However, despite having increased demand for flights, in dispute of passengers, airlines often offer many promotions, which makes it possible to buy cheap airline tickets if you follow some tips that we will write below. A Day [...]

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Getting Around in Rio de Janeiro

By plane: Rio Airports Which one should I be choosing? All tourists who go to Rio de Janeiro for leisure or business have two main airports to get in the city. If you are comming from abroad you must land at Rio de Janeiro International Airport – Galeão. Now, if you are comming from somewhere [...]

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Bus Terminals to the Countryside of São Paulo State

Foreign tourists traveling in Brazil that do not enjoy the beach, swimming, heat, sun and summer, the hint that we offer is to extend your trip to Sao Paulo to the state. The rural life of São Paulo in the inner cities are a great option to rest, relax and enjoy a rich diverse nature of [...]

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