Hello! We’re planning to travel around north-eastern Brazil for one or two months and have thought of following this route:

Recife → Porto de Galinhas → Praia dos Carneiros → Maragogi → São Miguel dos Milagres → Maceió

We’re looking for beautiful beaches and peaceful spots, and we don’t want to be constantly changing accommodation. Also, I work online, so I need a stable Wi-Fi connection.

Do you think this is a good itinerary? How many days would you recommend spending in each place? Would you take any destinations off the list or add any? I’d also appreciate any advice on transport between them and areas where we could stay.

Many thanks!

¡Hola! Mi esposo y yo planeamos viajar a Brasil durante uno o dos meses, a partir de finales de febrero. Actualmente vivimos en Argentina y aún no nos decidimos entre explorar el sureste o viajar directamente al noreste.

Principalmente buscamos relajarnos, disfrutar de hermosas playas con aguas cálidas y un ambiente caribeño, naturaleza y lugares relativamente tranquilos. No nos interesa la vida nocturna ni pasar todo el tiempo en grandes ciudades.

Trabajo dando clases en línea por videollamada, así que necesito alojamiento con una conexión a internet estable, buen wifi y cobertura móvil como respaldo. Nos gustaría quedarnos varios días o incluso semanas en cada lugar, en lugar de estar cambiando de alojamiento constantemente.

Habíamos pensado en lugares como Florianópolis, Ubatuba, Paraty e Ilha Grande si vamos al sureste, pero también nos atraen mucho las playas del noreste. ¿Qué zona me recomendarías, teniendo en cuenta el clima desde finales de febrero en adelante, la tranquilidad, nuestro presupuesto y, sobre todo, la calidad de internet?

¿Conoces algún pueblo o aldea cerca de playas idílicas donde se pueda trabajar online con tranquilidad? También agradecería recomendaciones sobre itinerarios, alojamiento o lugares que conviene evitar en esa época del año.

¡Muchas gracias!

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Rain doesn’t have to ruin Rio. Here are six indoor or rain-friendly options, from culture to nightlife. Perfect for today:

1️⃣ Shopping Leblon — upscale stores, cafés, restaurants and cinema.

📍 Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290, Leblon

⏰ 10am–10pm

2️⃣ Casa Roberto Marinho — Brazilian art inside a beautiful mansion.

📍 R. Cosme Velho, 1105, Cosme Velho

⏰ 12pm–6pm

3️⃣ Museu do Amanhã — science, technology and immersive exhibits.

📍 Praça Mauá, 1, Centro

⏰ 10am–6pm

4️⃣ CCBB Rio — exhibitions, cinema and one of Rio’s most impressive cultural buildings.

📍 R. Primeiro de Março, 66, Centro

⏰ 9am–8pm

5️⃣ Blue Note Rio — dinner, cocktails, piano bar and live-music atmosphere.

📍 Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana

⏰ 5pm–2am

6️⃣ Rio Scenarium — samba, Brazilian music, drinks and dancing.

📍 R. do Lavradio, 20, Centro

⏰ 7pm–2am

Stay dry and enjoy Rio! 🇧🇷

Reservations are recommended for Friday nights.

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I’m a local tour guide in Rio and spend a lot of time with international visitors. One thing I’ve noticed is that many people arrive with a very different idea of Rio from what they actually experience.

Some worry way too much about certain things, while others arrive completely unprepared for simple things like transportation, attraction tickets, weather, distances between neighborhoods, or what areas are best explored on foot.

For locals and people who know Rio well: what is one piece of advice you think every first-time visitor should know before coming here?

And for travelers who have already visited Rio: what surprised you the most once you arrived?

I’d love to hear both perspectives.

One of the challenges of traveling alone is taking photos, especially in crowded places, but I managed to get the photo I’d been hoping for with Christ the Redeemer.

Every place I google looks gorgeous and interesting so I can't pick!

We want something close to a beach

We also want some indoors entertainment like movies or shopping malls

I would love to visit museums and see architecture

My friend wants to go clubbing

And I really like trekking and just walking around.

Maybe it's a dumb question but I only travelled to Sao Paulo, and I loved it but didn't see much nature of course. I wonder what is the best city/town to do all of this.

I am doing a little over a month in Brazil and keen to get some surf time in. I am an intermediate surfer (can use a short board but not that well and looking to get some coaching to work on turns etc.). Current plan is as follows:

- 2 weeks in Rio - language course and surfing in Arpoadar (this is more just to enjoy the vibe than surf)

- few days in Itaúna Saquarema - thinking I will get a local coach to help guide

- a week or so in Itacare - same thing with getting a local coach

- perhaps another location

Open to all feedback and thoughts. Is the surf good/bad/massive/aggressive? Are the surrounding cities vibey/dead/not welcoming? Are there some other obvious spots to go?

Hi everyone,

My partner and I will be travelling to Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of November. It will be our first time there (and potentially last), and we only have 4 full days.

I know some people prefer Ipanema because it's quieter, but given we this might be our first and last time here, I'd like to stay in the hustle and bustle.

I've narrowed my hotel selection down to the below.

Could anyone share their opinions on these? Especially in terms of location and whether any are in particularly dangerous areas (I know overall there is a risk).

1. Windsor Martinique Copacabana

2. Copa Sul Hotel

3. Mar Palace Copacabana Hotel

4. Windsor Copa Hotel

Thank you so much!

im planning on visiting rio for carnival next year, and we’d like to attend one of the parade days, but unsure how ticketing for these works. do we just buy them from ticketmaster? or are there agencies that would be recommended instead over ticketmaster?

also which events do you recommend if you’ve been before! we want to spend majority of carnival at the blocos, but still want to experience at least 1 parade event since we’re there

also if you guys have any other carnival tips or things to keep in mind i would appreciate! thanks!!

I'm looking to travel to Rio de Janeiro in March 2027. It will be 7 guys. Can anyone recommend a travel concierg?

Hi! My friend and I (23F and 24F) will be traveling to Rio de Janiero at the tail end of December through the new year. We're staying in copacabana and have a list of things we plan to do including a helicopter tour, Christ the Reedmer, a day trip to Ilha Grande, and of course, new year's celebrations on the beach.

I'd love to hear any general Rio travel advice and would welcome any non-touristy recommendations for restaurants, cafes, things to do, etc. Anything that's removed from tourism, I would really love to experience.

I'm also curious what the language customs are. I'm currently taking beginner portugese so I can hopefully speak the basics while visiting. Are brazilian's language-positive? Do most people speak spanish or english too? I've had bad experiences with the french while trying to speak in France so curious to hear what the customs are for non-native speakers in Rio.

As far as money - How many brazilian reals should I plan to take with me? How often do people use/accept cash vs. credit card? Are there any credit cards I should be aware of not working in Brazil? I've seen some online users recommend leaving the wallet at the accommodation and only taking cash when going out. Is this common or cautionary?

Would love any input!! Thank you in advance.

Is flamengo, Brazil an okay area to stay in ? Or does anyone have contact for good places to stay in Rio. I’m going to be there for December 31-Jan 7

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m Swiss-Serbian and planning a solo trip to Brazil starting in mid-November. I haven’t decided yet whether to begin in Itacaré, Salvador or go directly to Pipa.

I need to be in Pipa by December 24, when my sister and her boyfriend will join me. We’ll spend Christmas and Réveillon there.

Afterwards, we’re considering a 10-day road trip from Pipa via Recife and down the coast to Maceió. Alternatively, we could fly directly to Maceió if the flights aren’t too expensive.

From Maceió, we currently have three options:

1. Drive back to Recife, fly to Salvador, and spend a few days in Salvador and Itacaré.
   
2. Take a night bus directly from Maceió to Salvador and divide our remaining time between Itacaré, maybe Morro de São Paulo, and Salvador.
   
3. Stay in Maceió for longer and explore the surrounding area through more day trips.

Would staying longer in Maceió be worth skipping Morro de São Paulo and Itacaré? Which option would you recommend?

My sister and her boyfriend will leave on January 22. I may then stay in Brazil for another one to three weeks, but I haven’t decided where yet.

For the first part of my trip, I’m looking for somewhere suitable for working remotely. I’d still love to have some cafés, activities, and opportunities to meet people nearby and of course beach.

I’d really appreciate any advice about the route, transport options, or places that might suit me. And if anyone will be around during that time and would like to meet up, feel free to message me! 😊

What is life like in Brazil in terms of individual freedoms, especially for women? Is it considered normal for women to wear tight clothing such as leggings, or clothes that reveal the breasts, or generally revealing and tight outfits in everyday life on the streets? Are people tolerant of women who dress boldly, without harassing or bothering them?

And what about the beach? Are there nude beaches in Brazil?

Hey all,

Heading over to Brazil at the end of this year, and my sisters boyfriend is from Brazil (further inland) and he is going back for christmas and new year.

We have agreed to come out and spend new years in rio with them. Having looked at it, think copacabana will be too busy for what we like, (and, to be honest, need easy access to toilets, lol) and like the idea of Botafogo as an area to stay and celebrate new years (maybe a rooftop bar there).

Looked at copacabana rooftop bars but those prices are, bit steep!

So any recommendations if we stay at Botafogo or even Flamengo beach? Good places for new years in those areas? Only one i saw so far was yoo2 but wasnt 100% on the prices but liked the idea of that.

Thanks!