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We know that going to Brazil can involve some constraints. We prepared this guide to help you plan. We hope seeing you there!
Last update: 02 jan 2025.

A quick word from us!

Going to Brazil is always an amazing experience. Good weather, friendly people, good food, loads of nature, and more. Is breath taking! We want to share this moment with you. For many of you this might be the first time in the country and we hope you enjoy it at its maximum.

Have you ever taught about going to Rio de Janeiro for a wedding and stay in a private island?  We neither, but it is happening. We are excited to share this moment with you!

We recommend at least one week trip. You could arrive in Rio 1 or 2 days before the wedding, and stay 3 or 4 days after. Note that on Sunday night we are also going to Rio de Janeiro. Samba, food, beaches and lots of fun are in the radar. Let’s go together. It is about the experience. Nothing else.

Check out in this page flights information and accommodation in Rio. A 12-month planning of saving can be super efficient to make it real!

 

With love, 

Laura & Isaias

Flying to Brazil

We strongly recommend landing in Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG). You will have several direct flights every day from Europe, UK and Colombia.
You can also fly to São Paulo from Portugal or from Bogotá. 
*The prices below are for 2024. For 2025 it will likely change

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Flying from the UK

Several airlines operate the route London - Rio and prices are around £700 return.

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Flying from Colombia

Avianca and Latam are the airlines that operates Bogotá - Rio. It is a direct flight and costs around 600 USD return.

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Flying from France

Several airlines operate this route and the prices vary from 600€ to 900€ return with 1 connection or direct flights.

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Visas

Visa is not required for Europeans, British or Colombians. Colombias can fly to Brazil using only the ID card.

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Accomodation in Brazil

As anywhere in the world, hotels and Airbnb are the most common ways to find a place to stay. Hotels tend to be more secure, but Airbnb flats more affordable. It depends on what you prefer.

In Rio de Janeiro we recommend staying between Ipanema and the city centre. Avoid other areas which are more distant from touristic points. We recommend asking us before booking a place.

Costs of stay

Usually the price of 2 people in an hotel is between 50 USD and 80 USD per night.
In a quick search, we can find hotels like the Hotel Astoria Copacabana which looks good, is well located and affordable. Search on Booking.com for many more options.

Useful links

The following links can help you with ideas and better understanding the areas and attractions in Rio. Use the translator from Google to read in other languages.

 

Coupons discount if you are staying in hotels:


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Alright, let's see a trip example.

The following example would be for a couple for 6-days trip in Brazil. 

We got a hotel with breakfast as an example and we considered that everything would be done by Uber. Also, an estimation of USD 50 for food per person per day. Tickets to access some touristic places are not included. *Note that all price are estimated.

Total cost for a couple

  • 6 nights at same hotel presented previously: USD 378
  • Flights for 2 people from Paris to Rio de Janeiro: USD 1400
  • Local transport (Uber): USD 150
  • Food + drinks + parties: USD 600
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  • Total: USD 2528 for two. USD 1264 per person.

If you plan a year ahead...

  • Considering that you would plan for 12 months, you would need to save about USD 105 per month. * If this seems impossible, there are ways to make the trip more affordable, this is intended to be a reference.

Activities we could do in Rio

Samba at Piedra do Sal
You'll be walking through the birthplace of samba, created by the slave community that once lived there. Live bands draw crowds of music lovers from near and far – especially for the free Monday night street parties. 


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Walking tour around Santa Teresa Neighborhood and Bar do Gomez
Santa Teresa is a bohemian region of Rio de Janeiro showcasing the work of the artists, writers and musicians who live there and have transformed ageing mansions into creative studios and artistic hotspots. Bar do Gomes was originally a grocery store setup by Spanish immigrants at the start of the 20th Century, with over sixty types of cachaça

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Visit Tijuca National Park and Christ redeemer
One of the largest urban forests in the world, was established in 1861 by Emperor Pedro II to reforest the area affected by deforestation caused by sugarcane and coffee cultivation.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is the most prominent symbol of faith in Jesus ever built in the world and is considered one of the Seven World Wonders.

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Visit Sugar Loaf

Landmark peak overlooking Rio de Janeiro and the entrance of Guanabara Bay. Named for its shape, the conical, granitic peak (395 metres) lies at the end of a short range between Rio de Janeiro and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ipanema and copacabana beaches

Among the city’s iconic attractions, southern Rio’s beaches stand out as some of the most beloved destinations.

Ready to sing Girl of Ipanema in Ipanema beach?

Night out in La Lapa

Lapa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.

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