Getting Started

Where to Stay in Rio

For Classic Rio Vibes → Stay in Copacabana
For a Trendy, Upscale Beach Scene → Choose Ipanema or Leblon
For an Artsy, Bohemian Experience → Santa Teresa is your spot
For Culture & Budget-Friendly Stays → Centro is a good pick
For a Relaxed, Modern Beach Escape → Go for Barra da Tijuca
For the Next “In Trend” ‘Hood → Cosme Velho is delightful

Other Basics

Getting Around Rio: A Traveler’s Guide to Transportation
Stay Safe in Rio: Essential Travel Tips for a Worry-Free Trip
Unlock the Best of Rio with these Must-Have Apps
Rio Awaits: 10 Reasons and Seasons to visit Rio
Speak Like a Carioca: 11 Essential Phrases to Enhance Your Rio Experience!
Getting up-close & personal with Jesus: Christ the Redeemer — by train, vehicle or hiking

Olá! I’m Karina, a true Carioca!

Welcome to Let’s Rio — your ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro. Born and raised in Rio, I’m a proud Carioca. My journey has taken me around the world where I’ve tried to find a place as unique as Rio but I realized that nowhere else compares. Rio is more than just a city: it’s a feeling, a way of life — Rio is a whole vibe. I’m a seasoned travel professional and a passionate lover of my home city: I created this blog to share my own private Rio with you.