You’ll find a number of modes of transport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Anyone with a mate (acompanhante) are able to navigate around the city in a bus, van, cab as well as the metro. It’s also possible to rent a car yet we really do not recommend this unless you plan on leaving the city to go to areas such as Buzios. Even so, there are long-distance buses you can take which will make arriving there substantially less aggravating if you are not familiar with the roadways.
Walking may be the easiest, especially when both you and your acompanhante are renting Rio Apartments in Ipanema or Copacabana. If you’re lucky enough to get a beachfront apartment or perhaps better yet, a luxurious penthouse flat in front of the beach, you will do a great deal of walking along the beach. Rio apartments or condos are a good option for you if you intend on staying 7 nights or more. Rental flats offer better discounts than Ipanema or Copacabana hotels.
The Buses and vans are the most economical forms of moving about RJ. They are quite handy however complicated as well. Look for a range of the major destinations on the front of the bus or van. Frequently they don’t stop except if you wave them down therefore you will have to be aggressive, especially with the buses.
The Metro is definitely a efficient method of travelling about from Ipanema to Centro plus further out. It’s air-conditioned, tidy and safe. There are merely 4 stops amongst Ipanema and Copacabana therefore preferably your rio flat or hotel room is near one of the stations.
Taxi cabs tend to be the most convenient variety of travel however more pricey. Nonetheless, if you are with rio acompanhantes and make up a set of 4 persons, it can be a bargain. Of course, when your vacation in Rio is short, you want to maximize your time therefore speed and convenience could be more crucial rather than expense. As a general rule, be certain that the gauge is turned on Tariff 1 during the week. Tariff 2 is more costly and employed only after hours and during the weekends or holidays.



