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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is not one single event. It is a month-long mood that builds gradually and then explodes into the streets. Some people spend it dancing in massive crowds, others treat it like a week of beach days, and many Cariocas simply enjoy having the city vibrate around them while keeping their own rhythm. If this is your first Carnival in Rio, it helps to understand how it actually works, what is worth your time, and how to avoid common mistakes. This guide i

Botafogo is not the part of Rio that ends up on most postcards, and that is exactly why we love it, and why it works so well for travelers. It sits in the middle of the city, close to everything, but still feels like a real neighbourhood where people actually live. You can spend a full day here without rushing, without crowds, and without feeling like you are just ticking things off a list. This is what a good day in Botafogo can look like. Early morning at Praia de Botafogo

When people plan a trip to Rio de Janeiro, they usually think of Copacabana’s long beach or Ipanema’s famous sunset. But just a few metro...