Do you need a Visa ???
by dvideira
Travelers coming from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and other neighboring countries can enter with a simple photo I.D.
If you are coming from a country which requires Visas from brazilian people, you will probably need to get one to. This is not a revenge... just what is called "reciprocity rules" in the world of diplomacy. That is not supposed to be a big deal. Just make sure you apply for it.
Most people go for the regular tourist visa, which allows you to stay for as long as three months (you can renew if necessary). There is also a transit visa, good for ten days only. Both are easy to get.
There is a link when you can check if you need it or not.
List of Countries
In case you are going to need it, there is a list of things you will need to get it:
. passport valid for at least an additional 6 months
. copy of round-trip ticket
. 1 recent passport-size photo (color or B&W)
. some kind of proof you have spending money to bring
. certificate proving you took the right vaccines, depending on where you are coming from, or going to
. a visa application form (available at the Brazilian consulate or embassy).
Life´s a beach
by skullcrusher
What I enjoy most about Rio is relaxing on the beaches, sipping water from a big coconut in one hand, and spending time talking with and playing a round of fresco-ball with the Cariocas. Plus, meeting fellow travelers who've come from all over the world to do the same thing.
I visit Copacabana quite a bit because I know some great locals who hangout there. But for actually jumping in the water I like the beaches at Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca much better. At these places the water is calmer (though they can have a viscious undertow) and for some reason the water at Barra & Ipa always feel a few degrees warmer than at Copa.
As I've mentioned in other posts, you can get a pretty good workout for free at the many exercise stations along Rio's beaches. Assuming you don't mind mixing it up with the locals, the best fitness station I've found so far is located on Praia do Diabo (Devil Beach). It is a small beach located between Copacabana and Arpoador beaches, ..... beside Arpoador rock. The Academia here has improvished free weights and at times the "views" can be very nice indeed.
A big misconception that many people seem to have is the belief that you will see many naked people on the beaches. This is simply not true - nude beaches are not that popular in Brazil and the few women you see hanging out on the beaches in Copacabana or Ipanema will either be European tourists or Brazilian ``Garotas de Programas´´ (ie, hookers). For your average Brazilian, skimpy beach-wear is much more the norm - it is said that Rio is where the string bikini was born ...... and those outfits leave very little for the imagination.
Que vista linda!!
IN RIO EVERY ONE LIKES RELAXING
by RafaelTheSecond
Not only people love lying under the sun....sun bathing is also famous among the turtles in the Botanic Gardens. the place is full of life and you should not miss one of the most interesting attractions in the city. A visit to the Botanic Garden, which in Portuguese we say, Jardim Botanico will really impress you!
May 27th, 2006
Accomodation
by Groentje
People tend to live in appartments in Zona Sul, the richer part of Rio. Please note that I'm not talking about the favelas here!
I noticed that houses are quite small, and that there are guards at every house or parking. Seriously, there really are guards everywhere! The houses are very well protected (with gates and fences surrounding each house), also very isolated, which guarantees a lot of privacy. It may be a bit sad to be isolated like that, but I guess that's just the way it goes over there.
A WONDERFUL FRIEND FROM JAMAICA
by RafaelTheSecond
She is gorgeous, tons and tons of happiness makes that woman one of the most interesting and funnier human being in the world...She is fantastic with her inteliggent comments about everything, and I am really proud to have a friend like her!
Sonia came here to vist his brother's house in Niteroi and we spend a great time together, of course I shown her everything in my city, and for sure she is back to Brooklyn, New York, telling great stories to her friends!
Sonia, you are very special and that is why you deserve to be here, not only in my VT Pages but in my heart!
April 2005
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The small yatch harbout
One of the islands
Igreja Santa Margarida Maria
M Cir - Very Nice people here!
