Rio receives 1.2 million international tourists in 2026

The city of Rio received 1.2 million international tourists between January and May 2026, one increase of 17.4% over the same period of 2025 When the city recorded the arrival of 1 million foreign visitors. The data is from Prefeitura do Rio, through Riotur and Municipal Secretariat for Economic Development (SMDE)on the basis of information from Embratur.

Performance keeps the city as the main entrance door of international tourism in the country. Total 4.8 million foreign tourists who visited Brazil in the first five months of this year, 25.1% had Rio as their destination.

The growth of the international flow follows the consolidation of the city as one of the main tourist destinations in Latin America, driven by the realization of big events on the offer of cultural attractions, natural and entertainment, beyond expansion of actions to promote fate in the international market.

Besides strengthening the tourism sector, the increase in the number of visitors contributes to move the economy the city, benefiting segments such as hospitality, gastronomy, trade, transportation, culture and services.