What to do
Postcard views, scenic trails, museums and boat trips around Guanabara Bay.
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What to do, where to eat and where to stay
Three ways to plan your trip. Use the quick filters and get straight to the point.
Where to eat
From century-old bars to fine dining with sea views, plus the Saturday feijoada.
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Where to stay
Beachfront hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema, mansions in Santa Teresa and options in Barra.
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Our team's picks for those just arriving in the city.
Rio all year round
There is always a reason to be in Rio
January
Summer and packed beaches
February
Carnival on the streets and at Sapucaí
March
The city in cultural mode
April
Trails and nature
May
Museums and exhibitions
June
June festivals and samba
July
School break and sport
August
Food season
September
Big concerts
October
Spring and lookouts
November
Art and neighbourhood circuits
December
New Year's Eve in Copacabana
Discover by neighbourhood
Every corner of Rio has its own rhythm.
In the Rio mood
The Rio mood is beach, music, culture, sport and food, all at once
Pick the territory that matches your trip and see what's happening in the city right now.
MusicInternational concerts, roots samba, choro circles and festivals that keep Rio on stage all year.Culture and theatreExhibitions, theatre, cinema and the programme of cultural centres across the city.SportsFootball at Maracanã, street races, beach volleyball and the competitions that move the city.Food and drinkFood festivals, feijoada, restaurant weeks and bar gatherings all over the city.Popular festivitiesStreet bands, June festivals and open-air celebrations for friends or the whole family.Major eventsNew Year's Eve in Copacabana, Carnival and the milestones that put Rio on the world stage.
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