The Rio de Janeiro City Guide for Gringos
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Iīm a Gringo, even though Iīve been living in Rio de Janeiro since 2003 nothing has changed; Iīm still a Gringo. The good part is that itīs not bad to be that here, the people here (or the Cariocas) will actually many times treat you better for being just that. The word Gringo applies to any non-Brazilian and has no negative meaning, itīs an affectionate way to label a foreigner.
Increasingly, Iīve felt that I should share my experiences and knowledge on the web because I have a perspective that is half from a local and half is from a Gringo. Iīve been working with hostels and Gringos ever since I came here and I have a good grasp on whatīs interesting for the visitor. In short; I know what you are looking for!
So here it is! My Rio de janeiro City Guide. You will find tips on nightlife, concerts and live music. What about cheap flights, hiking or Jiu-jitsu? You got it. I have tried to cover everything from shopping to surfing, from Tourist Police to Carnival, from Capoeira to Jazz. This city has so much to offer -- until now it has been impossible to find all the information you need in one place.
Hereīs me playing with some strawberries, my wife Nadia is on the right and to the left is her friend Grazi:
I will depend a lot on your feedback. Whatīs missing? Whatīs wrong? This city is such a thriving place that itīs always in a state of change -- I need your comments to keep Gringo-Rio as sharp and up to date as possible. If you have suggestions just go to the Contact Me page by clicking the button on the left.
You can also check out my blog by clicking the button Update Blog, there I have info on new material and updates. If you wish you can on some of my pages, like Contact Me, subscribe to my monthly newsletter, by doing that you will get that info about updates and new content and in addition some hot tips and news about Rio.
Bem Vindo!
Hakan
Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro Your guide to Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro. Best Nightclubs, biggest Street Parties, Live Music, Bars and Nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro.
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Activities in Rio; Pool, Bowling, Cinema, Darts and Go Kart Are you looking for Activities in Rio? Where you can play Pool? Bowling? Darts? Go Kart? Do you want to go the cinema? You have all the answers here.
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Carnival in Rio Your guide to the Carnival in Rio. Gives you information about tickets, Street Parties, Carnival dates and much more. All you need to know!
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New Years in Rio; Reveillon New Years in Rio de Janeiro. How to best enjoy this great party, tips and information about where to be at the right time!
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Accommodation in Rio; What are the options? What are the best options for accommodation in Rio? Apartment, hostel or hotel? What areas are best to stay in? All that info and more. Also about Love Motels.
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Rio de Janeiro Real Estate Although the prices for Rio de Janeiro Real Estate has gone up quite a bit the last few years the prices are still quite good. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.
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Rio de Janeiro Attractions; Christstatue, Sugarloaf and all the others This is your guide to all Rio de Janeiro attractions. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana, Botanical Gardens and lot´s more!
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Museums in Rio There are plenty of museums in Rio de Janeiro. Here is info and details about most of them.
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Sports in Rio Activities and sports in Rio are everywhere. Here you can find out how to practice most of them. Football, Gyms, Beach Volley and so on!
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Surf in Rio Kite Surfing and Surf in Rio de Janeiro. Explains about the different waves and how to get to them, where to buy surf boards, some history and Rio Surf slang as well.
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Capoeira in Rio Capoeira is nowadays practiced all around the world. This page has some history and some info on schools in Rio. Also with some capoeira videos.
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Climbing & Hiking in Rio To go climbing or hiking in Rio de Janeiro is spectacular. The high hills covered in Atlantic rainforest offer some great views and experiences. Here you have some info on where you can do it.
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Tourist Info Here is where you find all the tourist info for Rio you need. Where to change money and extend your visa. Also info on internet, phonecalls, hospitals, security, money exchange and lots more!
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Getting Around Rio Getting Around Rio de Janeiro. Explains about taxis, buses, subway, bicycle rental, walking and car rental. General info about the local transport options available in Rio.
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Rio de Janeiro Travel Information Rio de Janeiro Travel Information. All you need to know about getting to and from airports and the bus station. How to find the cheap airfares in Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro State; Buzios, Ilha Grande and lots more This is a guide to Rio de Janeiro State and all the places you can go. There are beach towns, mountain villages, historical places and nature reserves.
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Shopping in Rio; Anything from souvenirs to bikinis Are you going shopping in Rio? Here you can find good info about anything from buying hammocks to finding cigars. Anything from a good bikini to fruit markets.
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Beauty in Rio The focus on beauty in Rio de Janeiro is known around the world. This explains a bit about how it is and where you can get a haircut or your lip waxed.
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Volunteer Work in Rio This a page about the volunteer work in Rio. Information and possibilities. Hopefully useful for anyone interested working for an NGO.
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Neighbourhoods in Rio This is a guide about the different neighbourhoods in Rio. It has a little bit of history, info on sights and suggestions on what to do.
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Beaches in Rio de Janeiro; A Guide The Beaches in Rio de Janeiro are definitely a must if you come here. The beauty, the multitude and the relaxed atmosphere has made them famous around the world.
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Food in Rio What is the traditional food in Rio de Janeiro? Where do you best eat it and how do you cook it? All about fruits and drinks. An insiders view.
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Contact page www.gringo-rio.com This is the contact page for the site www.gringo-rio.com. Click here if you want to send feedback, talk business with responsible for the site www.gringo-rio.com.
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Update Blog for the site gringo-rio.com This is the update blog for gringo-rio.com. Here I announce new material and updates.
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