Your ultimate Rio travel itinerary
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why you should visit Rio
World-famous beaches, iconic attractions and incredible food, welcome to Rio! And then there’s the epic party scene should you choose to indulge!
However, whilst they are certainly compelling reasons to visit, the vibrant Brazilian city of Rio offers so much more than just its colourful carnival and dazzling white-sand beaches.
Thinking of planning a trip to Rio, let Pogo be your guide! Why not start by setting up a Pinboard to add on all the cool things to see and do, ideas for where to stay and the hundreds of restaurants, bars and clubs that you simply have to visit!
From taking the famed cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain to marvel at those far-reaching 360 views of the city below to relaxing on two of Brazil’s world-famous beaches - Copacabana and Ipanema, has to be top of your travel itinerary for Rio, but we would also recommend this hidden gem too!
If you are wanting to add an authentic, off-the-beaten-track experience to the ‘See & Do’ section of your Rio Pinboard, then why not book a jeep tour to Tijuca National Park, where you can get an up-close look at waterfalls, wildlife and more deep within the forest.
Where to stay in Rio
The PortoBay Rio de Janeiro is a great all-round hotel to suit families, couples and friends. Its elegant rooftop bar and pool, its stunning beachside location and chilled vibes go a long way to providing a tranquil escape from one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Copacabana.
It’s a mere five minute cab ride away from the world-renowned Sugarloaf Mountain and there’s an abundance of cool bars and restaurants that are aching to be added to the ‘Eat & Drink’ section of your Pogo Rio Pinboard!
Book a five night stay from just £631 with Pogo and with flights from just £869 from London, you can enjoy your very own Brazilian adventure and explore this vibrant city!
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top three travel tips when planning a trip to Rio:
Plan your way around the city - whilst you can walk from place to place (why not plot your travel plans out with Pogo Magic, your AI-powered travel itinerary - just upgrade your Pogo experience to Pogo Plus!) In most instances, the subway and Ubers are the best and safest ways to get around Rio de Janeiro.
When it comes to visiting those big name attractions, plan your time wisely and use Pogo Magic to help identify when is the best time to visit certain places. For example, at the weekend, the top attractions like Christ the Redeemer can attract the crowds, so if you can visit on a weekday, you should be able to save yourself some stress and make your experience a little better.
Some hotels will give you a pair for free, but if you want to channel your inner Brazilian, why not treat yourself to a pair of Havaianas? Not only are they super comfortable, but they look awesome too and whilst visiting Rio you can get them at a great price!
