Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

You will probably not run out things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It all depends on your personal preferences and needs. Mainly, there are popular beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana. In Ipanema, post nine is where most tourists gather. It is a famous spot where you can rent a plastic chair and an umbrella. You can also buy vodka, juice and other drinks like fresh coconut juice. Volleyball, fresco ball and soccer are often played on the beach by both Brazilians and tourists. While some beachgoers just sit on their chairs or towels, others take advantage of the waves and skimboard or boogie board. There are spacious sidewalks and bike lanes for joggers and cyclists on Atlantic avenue, which is the street at the end of the beach. The avenue has become the main road for the neighborhood. Light snacks or drinks of fresh squeezed juice can be found for affordable prices in countless places in the city. Mobilization is also not a problem because for only one dollar, you can rent a van or a bus that can take you to any location on the avenue.

You can take advantage of planned activities provided by most hostels in Rio de Janeiro. An all inclusive tour of Rio including the Christ statue and Sugarloaf can be taken for example. For just three US dollars, one can visit the very amazing botanical gardens in Rio. There’s also a lake where you can rent a small boat as late as 1 in the morning. Another great site is the Selaron Steps, which is a long staircase that a local artist decorated with tiles. This staircase has been a famous shooting spot for commercials, music videos and photography.