Rio de Janeiro — the city’s name alone conjures up images of pristine beaches, lush forests, and thrilling celebrations. Sitting on top of the Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer watches over the two-faced party capital of Latin America, split between a bustling urban landscape and an outstanding natural environment. Rio is a city like no other, known worldwide for its magnificent New Year firework display on Copacabana beach, its explosive carnival, its joyful people, and its exquisite multicultural cuisine.
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Facts| Population: | Metro area: 13.5 million (2021) |
| Currency: | Brazilian Real R$ = 100 centavos |
| Emergency Numbers: | Firefighters: 193
Ambulance: 192
Police: 190
Hospital de Ipanema: +55 21 3111 2334
Hospital Copa D'Or: +55 21 2545 3600 |
| Newspapers: | O Globo — oglobo.globo.com
Jornal do Brasil — www.jb.com.br
O Dia — www.odia.ig.com.br |
| Opening Hours: | Most shops and offices are generally open from 9am to 6pm during weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Some of the main shopping centres stay open until 10pm during the week and from 1pm to 9pm on Sundays: BarraShopping is one of them. Tourist areas are home to many small shops which often stay open longer. In case of late-night hunger, corner shops are scattered everywhere in Rio and open 24/7. Banks are open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays. |
| Tourist Information: | RioTur
Avenida Princesa Isabel, 183, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat & Sun 9am–5pm
+55 21 2298 7890
Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rua Guilhermina Guinle, 272, 3rd floor, Rio de Janeiro
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
+55 21 2266 9750 |
