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5-Day Rio de Janeiro Itinerary: Costs & Safety Tips
Our 5-day Rio de Janeiro itinerary with real prices, the new Brazil e-Visa rule, current safety advice, and what we'd do again. Updated 2026....
Rio de Janeiro Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go
Rio de Janeiro is safe enough for most travelers who plan ahead, but it rewards preparation: you need an e-Visa as an American, you should use Uber at night, and you should pick your neighborhood carefully. Here's everything we'd want you to know before you land....
Mirante Dona Marta Sunrise: How to Visit & Is It Safe?
Planning to visit Mirante Dona Marta for sunrise? Here’s how to get there, when to go, safety tips, and whether it’s actually worth the early wake-up....
Escadaria Selarón, Rio de Janeiro: Is It Worth Visiting?
Is Escadaria Selarón worth the hype? Here's what the colorful Rio stairs are really like, plus safety tips, best times to visit, and how to get there....