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Rio Awaits: Why this Iconic City Should Be on Your Must-Travel List

Rio Basics · 06/09/2024

Welcome fellow travelers, vagabonds, wanderers, and nomads to my very first Let’s Rio blog post! Rio isn’t a place, so much as a feeling…Rio is a whole vibe. I grew up in the heart of Rio and have traveled the world — never finding a place Read the Post

Santa Teresa where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Liberate Your Inner Flower Child in the Bohemian District of Santa Teresa + 4 Other Vibrant Areas in Rio to Stay

Rio Basics, Where to Stay in Rio · 06/09/2024

Rio is a city that pulses with energy, beauty, and a unique cultural rhythm that charms travelers from all walks of life. Whether you're a budget backpacker, a luxury seeker, a family adventurer, a solo explorer, a romantic couple, and/or part of the Read the Post

Chasing Sunsets: 9 of the most iconic sunset locations in Rio

Chasing Sunsets: 9 of Rio’s most stunning views

Rio Basics · 04/02/2022

“Rio de Janeiro is a city that enchants you, seduces you, and never lets you go.”~ Rubem Braga Rubem Braga was certainly swayed by the sound of samba music and a stunning vibrant sunset when he wrote that quote.  From iconic landmarks to Read the Post

11 Essential Phrases for Rio de Janeiro

Speak Like a Carioca: 11 Essential Phrases to Enhance Your Rio Experience! 

Rio Culture · 16/06/2019

Visiting Rio de Janeiro is not just about enjoying its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, but also about connecting with the locals, called Carioca. To truly immerse yourself in the Carioca lifestyle, it helps to know some key phrases in Read the Post

20 Brazilian Slang words to use in Rio

Get Hip in Rio: 20 Brazilian Slang Words That Will Make You Sound Like a Carioca

Rio Culture · 16/05/2019

Learning a foreign language in a class or online is great…until you’re there and no one is saying phrases like “the cat is on the chair” or the “the mouse is under the table” (shout out to Eddie/Suzy Izzard). Learn what “legal” and “Sinistro” really Read the Post

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Unlock the Best of Rio with These Must-Have Apps

Rio Basics · 16/05/2019

Tap into the right tools in Rio. Hungry, lost or just looking for an event? These 10 must-have apps will help you explore and experience Rio with ease:  1. Google Maps Download the local map before you leave. Access the downloaded map Read the Post

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Weird, Creepy Rio: 10 Odd Things to Do in Rio

Alternative Rio · 01/04/2019

Discover the Strange Side of Rio with These Unusual Activities Rio has vibe for everyone…and if your vibe is creepy, strange, and maybe a little spooky, we’ve got you:   1. Visit the Catacombs of São João Batista Cemetery Explore Read the Post

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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.

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