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Turismo Sustentável no Rio de Janeiro | Guia Completo

Engana-se quem pensa que o Rio de Janeiro existe a base de futebol, samba e praia. Esse também é o local certo para refletir sobre o seu engajamento socioambiental.

A cidade maravilhosa está recheada de passeios naturais e outros como o Museu do Amanhã que propõe uma discussão sobre o desenvolvimento de um mundo mais sustentável.

Pronto para descobrir tudo o que você precisa para ter uma maravilhosa estadia, aproveitar essa incrível capital e não desligar a consciência ecológica?

Saiba agora como realizar um turismo sustentável no Rio de Janeiro!

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Passeios sustentáveis no Rio de Janeiro

O Rio de Janeiro é um dos maiores destinos turísticos do Brasil. Dessa forma, a cidade é capaz de agradar a todos os públicos quando o assunto é o que fazer.

Sendo assim, separamos alguns destinos imperdíveis para todos aqueles procurando por passeios sustentáveis.

Muitos desses destinos foram selecionados pela ONU em sua iniciativa chamada Passaporte Verde que visa promover práticas sustentáveis no setor do turismo.

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Favela tour cabritos 360

Deseja ter uma experiência autêntica sobre o que realmente é o Rio de Janeiro? Então você não pode deixar de conhecer todas as comunidades, além das praias.

Sua aventura se inicia próximo a uma escadaria, logo no fim da Rua Santa Clara em Copacabana, ou mesmo pela Ladeira dos Tabajaras, caminhando pela comunidade até chegar ao C.T.J.V.F.C. (Centro de Treinamento Jaca Verde Futebol Clube).

Esse passeio é ótimo para imergir na cultura local e aproveitar algumas refeições caseiras de dar água na boca!

Recomendamos que utilize guias da própria comunidade e não tentem realizar este passeio sozinhos. Eles fornecem equipamentos de proteção para evitar acidentes nas subidas.

Essa é uma ótima forma de promover a sustentabilidade desse passeio. Você pode se informar mais e contratar um guia especializado no Ceesc Cultura & Cia, uma instituição criada com o objetivo de desenvolver a comunidade.

Essa instituição fica em Copacabana, na Rua Euclides da Rocha, nº760 casa 9A. Tel: (21) 99369-2844, falar com Gilmar Lopes.

Trilha do Parque Lage-Corcovado

Por que não conhecer uma das Maravilhas do Mundo de uma forma completamente inusitada?

A Trilha Parque Lage – Corcovado é uma subida de 3 horas(em média) que te coloca no meio da floresta nativa. Se você tiver um binóculo, é uma ótima oportunidade para observar a fauna local.

Mais uma vez é interessante contar com um guia e no final você vislumbrará a paisagem do mirante do Corcovado.

Roteiro Inclusivo: Caminho Dom Pedro Augusto

O Caminho Dom Pedro Augusto foi adaptado para que todos os públicos pudessem aproveitar as belezas naturais do Rio de Janeiro.

Indivíduos cegos, com mobilidade reduzida e cadeirantes podem se deparar com a fauna e flora em seu coração!

Essa trilha é gigante, cruzando a cidade por um percurso de praticamente 180 km.

Ela começa em Barra de Guaratiba e vai até o Morro da Urca, passando por incríveis pontos turísticos da Cidade Maravilhosa.

Esse roteiro não demanda a ajuda de um guia e podem ser encontrados no site da Transcarioca .

Um dia de Nativo

Nada melhor do que um dia como um nativo da zona da Mata Atlântica. Você poderá banhar-se nas cachoeiras da área, praticar exercícios ao ar livre e ainda jogar os esportes preferidos dos cariocas, como o frescobol e o futebol de areia.

Não somente, a cidade tem lindos parques e praias para serem exploradas. Então, a praia de Copacabana e Ipanema são obrigações de todos os viajantes e, a Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas também é lindíssima vista de perto!

Museu do Amanhã

Quem está realmente preocupado com o meio ambiente e turismo sustentável no Rio de Janeiro não pode deixar de visitar o Museu do Amanhã.

Mesmo com uma arquitetura inacreditável, a discussão que ele traz é a verdadeira estrela.

O museu coloca o passado e os próximos 50 anos lado a lado e nos evoca questionamentos sobre a sustentabilidade.

É uma ótima oportunidade para lembrarmos que somos indivíduos ativos na construção do futuro que desejamos.

Certamente um turismo sustentável não estará completo sem uma visita a esse museu.

Como se locomover no Rio de Janeiro

O Rio de Janeiro presenteia o viajante com inúmeras opções de transporte: metrô, ônibus, BRT, VLT, trem e bicicleta. Todos esses meios de transporte funcionam muito bem e você poderá abrir mão do Uber ou Táxi.

Como andar de ônibus

O nosso conselho é evite sempre o ônibus. Isso porque, como a maioria das metrópoles brasileiras, o trânsito do Rio de Janeiro também não é dos melhores.

Por mais que os bairros não sejam muito distantes um do outro, o trajeto é medido no tempo que você irá demorar.

Apesar de essa ainda ser uma das opções mais sustentáveis para viagens de longas distâncias, pode se preparar para perder muito tempo.

Contudo, há uma notícia boa, o transporte público é integrado. Basta ter o bilhete eletrônico RioCard e você poderá navegar pelo sistema público sem problemas.

Conseguir esse passe também não é um problema, basta acessar o Mapa RioCard e verificar onde adquirir o seu.

Como andar de metrô

Esse é o meio mais utilizado já que é o mais rápido de chegar em qualquer ponto coberto pela malha metroviária.

Você poderá acessar a Zona Sul, centro, parte da Zona Norte e a Barra da Tijuca. Confira abaixo mapa estações:

Isso tudo, por si só, já representa uma boa parte do turismo no Rio de Janeiro. Em horário de pico, as mulheres podem viajar despreocupadas em vagões exclusivos só para elas.

O metrô tem o cartão MetrôRio, contudo, prefira o RioCard, já que este vale em todos os transportes públicos.

Durante a semana o metrô funciona das 5h à 00h. No domingo e feriados funciona das 7h às 23h.

Como andar de BRT

O BRT no Rio conta com 3 linhas: Transoeste, Transcarioca e Transolímpica. Confira o mapa baixo de todas elas:

A primeira liga a Barra da Tijuca ao bairro de Santa Cruz; a Transcarioca vai da Barra da Tijuca ao Aeroporto Internacional Antônio Carlos Jobim e a Transolímpica que liga o Recreio ao Centro Olímpico e Sulacap.

Várias estações são integradas com o trem a linha de metrô, então fique atento para usar os privilégios da integração do transporte público.

Como andar de VLT

O VLT é um charme pois você se sente andando nos antigos bondinhos. Eles são especialmente úteis para se locomover na região central e descobrir as principais atrações turísticas! Confira abaixo o mapa das estações:

Como andar de bicicleta no Rio

O Rio é uma ótima cidade para se aproveitar ar livre e andar/se locomover de bicicleta. É possível assinar o plano mensal por R$20 e você poderá utilizá-la por 60 minutos, aguardar 15 e utilizar outra vez.

Basta ter um smartphone e tudo isso pode ser resolvido na palma da sua mão. É só baixar o aplicativo Bike Itaú e ver onde estão as estações e assinar o melhor plano para você.

Encontrar hospedagem sustentável no Rio não é uma tarefa simples, contudo, vamos te ajudar nessa empreitada também:

Hotel Arena Leme

O Arena Hotel é um empreendimento que visa reduzir o seu impacto no meio ambiente. Eles contam com:

• Mobília ecológica: toda madeira utilizada é certificada pelo FSC;
• Manejo do óleo: todo o óleo utilizado no nas cozinhas é devidamente armazenado e recolhido por uma empresa certificada;
• Sistema eficiente de consumo de água: todas as duchas utilizam um sistema especial a fim de diminuir o consumo;
• Eficiência energética: as luzes contam com detectores de movimentos para minimizar o consumo.

Não bastasse todas essas vantagens, o hotel está localizado em uma das áreas mais badaladas e charmosas do Rio.

Onde comprar

Depois de visitar todos os pontos turísticos, está na hora de comprar as lembrancinhas de todos os amigos e familiares. Separamos alguns locais para você considerar:

Esses são presentes bastante criativos para se dar a qualquer pessoa. É um clássico ponto turístico que vende mini esculturas de paisagens do Rio de Janeiro.

Trata-se de um produto artesanal feito com madeira de origem documentada, sendo sustentáveis e biodegradáveis.

Até as próprias embalagens tem a estampa impressa com tintas orgânicas e naturais.

São todas desmontáveis, o que facilita na hora de levar na mala.

Onde fica: Rua Senador Pompeu, 82, no bairro Saúde.

Tucum Brasil

Outra loja que você poderá comprar lindas lembranças considerando o turismo sustentável no Rio de Janeiro é a Tucum Brasil. Através de parcerias com diversas tribos indígenas, eles produzem peças artesanais sustentáveis.

São criações 100% brasileiras e que estimulam o negócio local, não há nada que combine mais com turismo sustentável que essa abordagem.

Onde fica: Rua Jardim Botânico, 414, no bairro do Jardim Botânico. Funciona todos os dias, das 12h às 19h.

Durante as pausas dos seus passeios, não deixe de visitar as maravilhosas opções sustentáveis no Rio de Janeiro:

Circuito Carioca de Feiras Orgânicas

Se você está cozinhando por si só nessa viagem, não pode deixar de fazer o circuito das feiras orgânicas.

Ele integra diversos bairros, o que já permite que você conheça bastante coisa no Rio de Janeiro, e também permite que você tenha acesso a alimentos frescos e saudáveis.

Todos eles cultivados sem o uso de agrotóxicos ou fertilizantes químicos, entrando em harmonia com o objetivo de proteger a Mata Atlântica.

Você encontrará frutas, verduras, legumes, sucos e outros itens incríveis para levar para sua hospedagem.

Um dos pontos mais legais é que esse é um passeio totalmente vegetariano e vegano friendly.

Assim, qualquer público poderá provar os sabores brasileiros sem precisar passar horas procurando pelo que comer.

Esse também é um ótimo local para encontrar os conhecidos eco-chefs e outros entusiastas por alimentação saudável e, o mais importante, sustentável.

Mas onde exatamente ficam as feiras orgânicas? Bem aqui estão algumas delas:

• Avenida Pasteur, Praça Medalha Milagrosa no bairro Urca. Todas as quintas-feiras das 7h00 às 13h00;
• Praça Edmundo Bittencourt, no bairro Copacabana. Todos os sábados;
• Praça Jardim Laranjeiras no bairro Laranjeiras. Rua General Glicério, 224. Todas as terças-feiras;

Restaurante Ibérico

Este restaurante, além de ser uma ótima opção para quem está procurando um bom local para comer, ainda tem inúmeras ações sustentáveis.

• Gestão eficiente de água;
• Eficiência energética;
• Telhado verde;
• Jardim com espécies nativas;
• Produção de água purificada no local;
• Piso drenante;
• Tinta ecológica;
• Itens de decoração reciclados;
• Mobiliário de procedência;
• Certificação como eco-chef.

Ademais, o restaurante também tem esforços para consumir produtos de origem local. Para o chefe, a gastronomia também é um importante motor de transformação social.

Onde fica: Rua Saturnino de Brito, 84, no bairro do Jardim Botânico. Funcionamento: Seg. à Sáb., das 19h às 00h.

Dicas de ações sustentáveis no Rio de Janeiro

Além da preferência por locais sustentáveis, também é possível optar por atitudes sustentáveis enquanto visitando o Rio de Janeiro.

Sendo assim, para encerrar nosso artigo vamos falar um pouco sobre o Turismo Sustentável e sua base.

Hoje em dia é muito fácil viajar pelo mundo, além dos aplicativos, existem inúmeras ferramentas que facilitam a compra de passagens de avião, por exemplo.

Contudo, um lado negativo é o impacto no planeta .

Dessa forma, qualquer pessoa que se preocupe com esse impacto deve também se atentar a esses 4 pilares do turismo sustentável no Rio de Janeiro:

• Redução de Impactos Socioeconômicos;
• Redução de Impactos Culturais;
• Redução de Impactos Ambientais;
• Investimento em Administração Responsável.

Como isso é algo ainda um pouco genérico, separamos algumas atitudes que garantirão que você não fuja desses pilares:

1. Preocupe-se com empresas de hospedagem e prestadoras de serviço

Sempre procure saber se existem ações de preservação do meio ambiente colocadas em prática.

Filiação com ONGs também é uma ótima forma de demonstrar consciência ambiental.

2. Considere destinos menos populares

Baixa temporada e destinos pouco procurados são ótimas formas de incentivar o comércio local, já que grandes empresas não atuam tanto nesses momentos e locais.

Assim como valorizar a cultura local é importantíssimo!

Dessa forma, comprar de lojas e restaurantes daquele povo faz toda diferença.

3. Cuide do seu lixo

Nunca esqueça o seu lixo. Sempre leve para os locais de descarte apropriados, preferencialmente em locais em que serão reciclados. A imagem abaixo reflete muito bem sobre isso.

4. Evite atrações de exploração animal

Nadar com golfinhos, andar de elefante são exemplos de passeios que exploram o animal para diversão humana. Evite esse tipo de “turismo”.

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Rio de Janeiro

Eco-friendly travel guide to Rio de Janeiro advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to explore the attractions in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Air quality : 3 / 5
• Exploring by foot : 3.5 / 5
• Exploring by bicycle : 3.5 / 5
• Public transportation : 4 / 5
• Parks : 4 / 5
• Outdoor activities : 4 / 5
• Locals' English level : 2.5 / 5
• Safety : 2.5 / 5
• Accommodation : US$10 - $1000
• Budget per day : US$30 - $1500
• 1 Responsible Travel
• 2 Air Quality and Pollution
• 3 Respect the Culture
• 4 Top 10 Places to Visit
• 5.1 City Parks
• 5.2 National Parks
• 5.3 Beaches
• 5.4 Landmarks
• 5.5 Museums
• 6.1 Traditional Local Restaurants
• 6.2 Vegetarian and Vegan
• 6.3 Street Food
• 7.1 Tap-water
• 7.2 Organic Cafés
• 7.3 Breweries
• 8.1 Yoga and Retreats
• 9.1 Green Hotels
• 9.2 Hostels and Guest Houses
• 9.3 Apartments
• 9.4 Couchsurfing
• 9.5 Camping
• 10.4 Hitchhiking
• 10.5 Others
• 11.2 Bicycle
• 11.3 Electronic Vehicles
• 11.4 Public Bus
• 11.5 Tram, Train and Subway
• 12.1 Food Markets
• 12.2 Flea Markets
• 12.3 Second Hand Stores
• 12.4 Eco-Fashion
• 14.1 Exchange Student
• 14.2 Au Pair
• 14.3 Volunteering
• 15 See Also

Responsible Travel

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tourist destinations across the globe . The city may not be the capital of the country but it often attracts more tourists who visit the country. It is, however, the capital of the state which it shares its name with. The city is home to over 13 million people and this makes it the second most populous metropolitan region in the country. The city is a major urban centre and it is the seat of all developmental and tourism activities that take place. It is home to some of the largest and most iconic football stadiums in the world, these have hosted games of the 1950 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the city is also home to global attractions such as Christ the Redeemer which also serves to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Rio de Janeiro has some of the most popular and the most scenic beaches in the world, which see the carnivals pass by the city while celebrations continue right on the sands. The city is also a massive hub for all the oil and mining based activities of Brazil since Rio de Janeiro is home to Vale and Petrobras, both of which are the largest oil and mining conglomerates in the nation respectively. The city is also a solid hub for all the telecommunication activities that keep Brazil running. Thus, as a tourist, keeping in mind all of the above industrial and tourism-based activities it is not hard to imagine the pressure the local resources are under especially when the 13 million-strong population is also taken into account. While visiting the city there is an absolute necessity to fulfil your civic and environmental duties as a good tourist to fully qualify as a ‘responsible tourist”. Given in this section of the article are a few basic approaches that you must adopt to ensure that your trip is a nearly perfect eco-friendly one.

A basic bit of careful researching needs you to careful live for your target so that you utilise the neighbourhood resources in the best manner and one such course for you to do that as an explorer in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro is to stay in an eco-friendly hotel or any green lodging. This will help you in ensuring that you decrease your impact on the city, it's air and it's resources. While picking a respectable green housing will give you all the solaces and amenities that a 4 or 5-star hotel offers, it shall simply be in a generously more practical manner. In like manner, endeavour to investigate local food at key bistros and restaurants to devour the supreme Brazilian cooking. Avoid inexpensive fast food that is generic to all nations. The local gems including the bistros, coffeehouses, pubs and even food trucks will serve you irrefutably the most certifiable Brazilian dishes and essentially more in terms of an experience . In case you expect to set up your own local feast by cooking a few dishes, then you can be guaranteed that you get shall get the best fixings from local food markets and not supermarkets and hypermarkets. The freshest produce including vegetables, fish, and a wide degree of meats will be found at these business sectors, they will be assessed appropriately by the locals also and for the most part, serve to be the differentiation between a basic Brazilian dish and an artful culmination.

The neighbourhood markets are known to be a rarely explored zone, here you will find everything from antiques to unpretentiously crafted items that reflect the fine Brazilian craftsmanship. Moreover, this will help the nearby economy in an essential way as you will put money directly into the pockets of the craftsmen and possibly leap out the vendors . This will furthermore engage you to help these little affiliations that don't work out of insatiable greed and utilise the city's assets cautiously.

All in all, give a brave exertion and use public transportation as much as could sensibly be named as ordinary. There are a particularly huge number of decisions and the comfort of a private vehicle or a taxi is unquestionably furthermore overwhelming, it is proposed that you use the buses, and the other eco-friendly means of transport such as cycles, these are economical, eco-friendly, and they, in reality, help you with reducing your carbon impression. Similarly, Rio de Janeiro is a city with a wide assortment of decisions for transport and strolling around. It will nearly serve to be a superb experience as you can avoid the rush and move at your own discretion .

Air Quality and Pollution

The city exhibits a tropical savanna type of climate that intently serves to be resembling a tropical monsoon type and it is regularly portrayed by significant stretches of incessant downpour during the months of December to March. The city encounters blistering, sticky summers, and warm, bright winters. In inland regions of the city, temperatures over 40-degree centigrades are normal throughout the late spring, however seldom for significant stretches, while daily high temperatures over 27-degree centigrades can happen consistently. Along the coast, the breeze, blowing inland and seaward, directs the temperature. In view of its geographic circumstance, the city is regularly reached by chilly winds progressing from Antarctica, particularly during harvest time and winter, causing successive climate changes. In summer there can be solid downpours, which have, on certain events, incited calamitous landslides and floods too. The higher altitude territories register more prominent precipitation since they establish a hindrance to the damp breeze that comes from the Atlantic. The city has had uncommon snowfall before. A few zones inside Rio de Janeiro state sporadically experience hailstorms, with the pellets of ice prominently called Granizo locally. Thus as a visiting tourist, you are recommended to closely keep a track of the local weather before heading to Rio de Janeiro. The light clothing including the shorts, tank tops, vests, bikinis, trunks, sunscreen lotion and sunglasses are staples in every traveller's bag but the winter clothing or rain protection gear depends upon your season of visit.

The air quality in Rio de Janeiro is undoubtedly poor, the city is a major hub for all sorts of industrial activities and it is extremely common for the city’s inhabitants to experience an Air Quality Index rating of over 100. While this may seem catastrophically disastrous for many living in European nations, it is just an uncontrollable aspect of a polluted day for the people in the city. The major pollutant in Rio de Janeiro is PM 2.5, closely followed by PM 10. Thus, all tourists headed to the city need to take extra precaution especially if they suffer from pre-existing illnesses related to breathing. Those who have been prescribed medicines by their physicians should continue to take them without fail while touring the city. In addition to this, the tourists must also take further precautionary measures which include wearing masks and protective gear while roaming around the busy streets of Rio de Janeiro. However, there is a much-needed respite for the city when it rains and the air quality improves drastically then. Tourists can, however, enjoy the beaches in the city without any issues as the air is much cleaner there and damage to young individuals and babies is only possible when they are exposed to the pollution for years altogether. Thus, tourists need not worry too much while stepping out in Rio de Janeiro with their families either .

Respect the Culture

Going to any foreign nation whose culture you are alien to seems like an intimidating task more often than not . Especially if you are a tourist headed to the culturally rich and vibrant global city of Rio de Janeiro. The city is renowned for the diversity and lavish heritage it boasts of. As a tourist, though the locals might cut you some slack for some social faux pas, things would be better if you were familiar with the local etiquettes and customs to avoid unknowingly rubbing the people the wrong way and win their heart over by showing some respect. Hence, given in this section of the article are a few tips and tricks for the same.

Brazilian culture will in general be delineated by very particular socio-economical gatherings frequently identified with one's nationality. The overall example has seen those of darker skin to be all the more financially and socially burdened. In the interim, those of lighter complexion, ordinarily of European legacy, will, in general, be essential for the upper financial classes. Connections between social classes are normally temporary, happening for the most part through work environments, for example, a financial specialist associating with a house cleaner or driver.

A collectivistic demeanour and feeling of fortitude are normal for some Brazilian individuals. There is regularly a feeling of pride in their capacity to cooperate to shape their lived encounters as opposed to latently acknowledge business as usual. Another focal part of Brazilian culture is its 'soul' that shows through the outflow of specific feelings. 'Saudade' is a term that alludes to a mix of yearning, wistfulness and despairing. It mirrors the longing for a person or thing that is far away or impossible, just as thinking back about ancient history

Have the ability to be open and warm. This will help make a more grounded dynamic, as Brazilians will in general associate in a kind way. When conversing with a Brazilian partner, ask into the prosperity of their family, mate, youngsters, and so forth Everyday life is extensively critical to Brazilians. Show empathy for individuals' issues and needs. It exhibits a feeling of thought and warmth that is probably going to be extremely valued by your Brazilian friend . Take part in conversations on points, for example, football and the characteristic scenes of Brazil. These are welcome subjects of discussion. Be available to solicitations to participate in social exercises, for example, a round of football. It is an extraordinary method to connect with others and to construct more grounded connections.

The reason for supper solicitations or gatherings is fundamentally for mingling. Thus, individuals are not typically rushed to leave. Such solicitations generally incorporate time for talking previously, during and after dinner. Ordinarily, visitors won't leave before dessert and a cafezinho have been served. Since Brazilians are for the most part agreeable, the decorum for visiting their house is very easygoing and loose . Brazilians will in general completion all the food they put on their plate. Taking more food than one can eat and leaving incomplete food on one's plate is viewed as rude, recommending that the individual didn't appreciate the food. Whenever welcomed into a Brazilian home, bringing roses or a little present for the lady is a decent offer of appreciation . A present for the host's youngsters will likewise be extraordinarily refreshing.

Abstain from talking about or discussing governmental issues, neediness or religion. While these points are not a taboo, not every person is available to talking about them. Additionally, in the event that it comes up as a subject of discussion, try not to communicate sentiments as an evaluate. Despite the fact that Brazilians might be incredulous of their administration and cultural structure, analysis from an outsider might be deciphered as an affront. Try not to brag about your riches, class or progressive system. Brazilians like a feeling of modesty. Try not to allude to Brazilians as 'Latin Americans'. Normally, 'Latin America' is thought to allude to those nations that have associations with Spain. Try not to be outraged on the off chance that you are known as a 'gringo'. This term is, for the most part, utilised not as an affront, but rather as a moniker towards outsiders or unfamiliar things as a rule, paying little heed to what they look like .

By following most of the above, you shall be able to perfectly communicate your good intentions to any local Brazilian in the city of Rio de Janeiro, this shall not only help you win over the locals comprehensively but it shall also speak volumes about the kind of upbringing and culture that the people of your country tend to have, so think of yourself as a responsible ambassador of your nation.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Rio de Janeiro is an impressive place to visit and knowing about its rich history, culture, and heritage, one can be assured of having a long list of places to visit while in the city. Hence, given below are the top 10 places to visit in Rio de Janeiro:

• Catedral de São Sebastião : Designed by Edgar Fonseca, the famed architect of who planned Rio's new church building, took his motivation from Mayan pyramids, deciphering their taking off structures in a cutting edge setting. Worked somewhere in the range of 1964 and 1979 and frequently alluded to as the New Cathedral to recognise it from its nearby archetype, Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the congregation seats almost five-thousand people. Four stained glass windows rise sixty-four meters from the floor to light the inside with splendidly shaded sunlight. Around evening time, the congregation is lit from the inside, a brilliant attraction point in the horizon.
• Monte do Carmo and Nossa Senhora do Carmo: The ward church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo was the Capela Real (Royal Chapel) from 1808 to 1889 and the house of prayer until the advanced one supplanted it in 1976. Associated with it by a section is a subsequent Carmelite church, Monte do Carmo, started in 1755. Features are its Baroque façade, stone entryway, and the white and gold cutting by Mestre Valentim in the Chapel of the Novitiate. The 1761 previous house of God is lavishly enriched with cutting and has a silver high special stepped area. In a side road is the house of prayer of Nossa Senhora do Cabo da Boa Esperança (Our Lady of the Cape of Good Hope), the last enduring road rhetoric in the city.
• Quinta da Boa Vista : The nurseries, estates, and majestic castles of São Cristóvão are currently recreational areas and galleries, the first is Quinta da Boa Vista. From 1808 to 1889, the castle was the home of the regal and the supreme family and was later adjusted and modified as the Palácio de São Cristóvão. It houses the National Museum, which has the biggest zoological, organic, ethnographic, and antiquarianism assortments in the nation, adding up to in excess of 1,000,000 items. In the broad park are gardens with lakes, forests, and gives in, which you can reach by means of a little railroad. Likewise inside the recreation centre is a zoo with in excess of 2,000 types of animals, flying creatures, and reptiles from Brazil and around the globe.
• Teatro Municipal : The stupendous Municipal Theatre, constructed in the mid-twentieth century, was lead by the Paris Opera of Charles Garnier, and its inside is considerably more elaborate and rich than the sensational transcended façade. Features are the figures by Henrique Bernardelli and works of art by Rodolfo Amoedo and Eliseu Visconti, just as the drop blind, the proscenium frieze, and the roofs. There are guided visits, some in English, or you can go to old-style shows and expressive ballet dance exhibitions here.
• São Francisco da Penitência: The Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência is isolated into three areas with discrete doors, and the straightforward façade of this church gives a false representation of the wealth inside. The inside, which was started in 1657 and finished in 1773, is a mob of plated wood cutting. Among the individuals who added to the beautification of the inside were Manuel and Francisco Xavier de Brito, two driving Portuguese artists and woodcarvers. They had fundamentally the same as styles, known as Brito, utilizing enhancing structures that affected Aleijadinho and different bosses of Brazilian Baroque. The roof of the ensemble has the soonest optical illusion painting in Brazil, finished in 1736, crafted by Caetano da Costa Coelho, who later painted the roof of the nave in a similar style.
• São Bento : Over the slope simply on top of the harbour are the church and cloister of São Bento, one of the best Benedictine buildings in Brazil. The first 1617 church was without passageways until it was augmented in the second 50% of the seventeenth century by the expansion of eight side houses of prayer. The best specialists of the Benedictine request were associated with brightening the inside. The rich cutting that covers the dividers and roof was predominantly crafted by a priest named Domingos da Conceição, who was likewise liable for the figures of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica on the high special stepped area. The ensemble sanctuary has silver work by Mestre Valentim and 14 compositions by Ricardo do Pilar, a priest who was the principal Benedictine painter of provincial Brazil. His work of art, Senhor dos Martírios (Christ of the Passion), is in the sacristy of the religious community.
• Santa Tereza: A region of steep, calm roads and hundred-year-old houses, Santa Tereza is Rio's most climatic area. Its bistros and cafés are top picks of specialists and savvy people who add to the Bohemian air. Despite the fact that its most prominent charms are discovered simply meandering its roads, which regularly open out onto delightful perspectives, there are a few attractions and activities, among them the church and community of Santa Tereza, dating to 1720. The Museu Chácara do Céu has a workmanship assortment of basically present-day works, including those by Picasso, Miró, and Matisse, just as Chinese model from the seventeenth through nineteenth hundreds of years. The contiguous Parque das Ruínas is the shell of a socialite's house that fell into dilapidation and has become a living piece of workmanship, music and showcasing scene.
• Escadaria Selarón  : At the edge of Santa Tereza, where it joins the Lapa area, is one of Rio's freshest vacation spots, the Escadaria Selarón. From 1990 until his demise in 2013, The craftsman Jorge Selarón who was born in Chile covered a long trip of steps before his home with mosaics made of tiles, earthenware, and mirrors, numerous in blue, green, and yellow - shades of the Brazilian banner. Selarón started by utilising broken tiles that he rescued from building locales and tear-downs of old structures, yet as his means drew the consideration of vacationers, individuals started bringing him earthenware and tiles from everywhere the world. Presently pieces from in excess of 60 nations are spoken to in the 250 stages, which cover 125 meters of steps. The steps are a mainstream filming area nowadays.
• Largo do Boticário : It is one of Rio's most beautiful squares, encircled by frontier-style houses. From the pagoda-style structure at Morro da Vista Chinesa, 380 meters over the shore, are perspectives on the Municipal Park, the Botanic Garden, and an extended length of the south coast. There are more perspectives from Mirante Dona Marta, a perspective on a prod of rock above Botafogo Bay. A few cascades drop from the woodland springs, including the 30-meter Cascatinha Taunay. Set in broad nurseries close to the recreation centre is the Museu do Açude, with the important porcelain assortments of the West India Company; old perspectives on Rio de Janeiro by Brazilian and unfamiliar craftsmen; and azulejos, customary Portuguese tiles from the seventeenth through nineteenth hundreds of years.
• Carnaval : Rio de Janeiro is known to most people across the globe because of two reasons and one of them is the annual carnival that takes place here and is ever so often portrayed in media and various forms of pop culture. One of the world's most renowned pre-Lenten festivals happens each winter season in Rio de Janeiro. The festivals start not long after New Year, yet the vigour and large numbers of spectators arrive at its staggering peak in the four days before Ash Wednesday, pulling in countless onlookers to its road marches, samba gatherings, and shows. Other Brazilian urban communities observe Carnaval; it is likewise a significant vacationer occasion in Bahia and Recife, however, Rio's is the most extravagant. The most terrific occasions are the processions of the samba schools, which are held in an exceptional scene planned by prestigious Brazilian designer Oscar Niemeyer. The Sambódromo is a long motorcade course lined by arena style boxes planned so that up to 50,000 onlookers can watch the processions of splendidly costumed artists as they contend.

Rio de Janeiro is one of the biggest cities of the country, it is a very popular tourist destination in the world. You shall find that most of the tourists who are visiting the country often begin their journey by landing in the city itself. Rio de Janeiro is the primary attraction in the country and without a doubt it also is one of the most exciting places for tourists offering a wide variety of attractions to explore . Given in the sections below are a few such well-known attractions, so schedule your visits well enough, to ensure that you make the most of your stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro is a city which has quite a few beautiful parks and these serve to be perfect place for a quiet day, sometime off work, and even a good place to spend some time connecting with nature or indulge in sporting related activities. Given in this section of the article are a couple of the most prominent parks in the city of Rio de Janeiro:

• Flamengo Park : It is the ideal kick-back-and-loosen up sort of park. The park neglects Guanabara Bay and furnishes a view that comes total with Sugarloaf Mountain in the horizon before the water extends over towards Niteroi. The park is a local hotspot for sports, being similarly normal of seeing individuals strolling along gradually on their pushbikes. The youthful group typically skateboards or slacklines, or simply lounges around drinking and appreciating the safe house from the palms. The park is directly close to a beach so soak up the sunshine, take a plunge in the sea and discover a palm in the park to sit under and chill.
• Parque Lage : A dazzling house settled in the backwoods nearly appears to be a scene from Indiana Jones with its intriguing looks and dreamlike environment. Parque Lage is presently a craftsmanship school, yet is available to the general population for guests to come in, like the understudies' works of art and appreciate an espresso or light lunch at its bistro. The previous chateau is set in perhaps the most dazzling grounds in Rio, a tremendous park loaded with vegetation from the Tijuca rainforest and occupant untamed life, for example, brilliant winged animals and curious monkeys. Take a meander through the tight, twisting ways with no arrangement and appreciate the characteristic settings around you. Stop at the inlet in the centre; inside is an aquarium that features a portion of Brazil's strange yet magnificent river life, including piranhas.

National Parks

After enjoying the serenity of the city parks, the tourists who are visiting Rio de Janeiro can amp up the adventure by heading to some of the most prominent National Parks situated in and around. These are starkly different from the city parks as they give tourists an opportunity to completely dive into nature and admire the flora and fauna that is signature to the lands of Brazil. Hence, listed below are a couple of national parks that you must visit when you are in Rio de Janeiro:

• Tijuca park : It is the most exceptional park in Rio. The reality it's the biggest metropolitan woods on the planet is sufficiently noteworthy, yet it's additionally the home to a few unfathomable focal points, for example, Vista Chinesa, Corcovado (the heap of Christ the Redeemer), Pedra da Gavea, Pico da Tijuca (the biggest top in Rio) and various lovely cascades. Quite possibly the most available cascades is Cachoeiro do Horto that is only a short path away from the primary street that breezes through the woods and is adequately little to wash under. The woodland is consistently home to fauna and vegetation that is remarkable to this rainforest and is confronting danger; an outing with a trustworthy local escort is prescribed to guarantee you can encounter the best of what these backwoods has to bring to the table while securing its touchy untamed life. One of the world's biggest timberlands inside a city was planted in the later parts of the 1850s had been annihilated by espresso ranches, to shield the springs that provided Rio de Janeiro's water. The majority of the trees are local species and give natural surroundings to Capuchin monkeys, hawks, quatis (Brazilian raccoon), bright toucans, splendid blue butterflies, numerous different types of untamed life, which you may spot while investigating its paths.
• The Botanical Gardens : Located in the Jardim Botanico neighbourhood of Rio saves a portion of Brazil's most significant plant species, some of which are jeopardized. The park's rich variety is spread all through a zone of 1.5 squared kilometres and concentrates more than six and a half thousand types of plants, just as gives homes to more than almost one hundred and fifty types of winged animals, including a particular kind of toucan. Make certain to stroll along the Avenue of Royal Palms, a long way where a line of one hundred and thirty-four palms remains to consideration along the edge of the path. Features are the Orchidarium, an iron-and-glass nursery worked during the 1930s and loaded up with in excess of 2,000 types of orchids, and the Japanese Gardens with their cherry trees, wooden bridges, koi ponds, and Bonsai. Try not to miss the tangible nursery which mesmerised your sense of smell and contact as opposed to simply seeing. A Sensory Garden of fragrant plants and spices is endorsed in Braille. The nursery, which is a UNESCO biosphere save, contains in excess of 8,000 types of vegetation and the fowls and creatures that make this their living space, including Marmoset monkeys and toucans. You can stroll through the nurseries, under the taking off imperial palms and pau-brasil trees, or ride through on an electric truck visit.

Rio de Janeiro's renowned, energetic beaches are directly close to Rio's well known areas, while others are ideal for a confined escape. We gather together seven of Rio's most shocking beaches, recorded arranged by east to west along its shoreline. Given below are some of the most popular beaches of the city:

• Praia de Grumari : Settled in the wild and flourishing Atlantic Forest, it's generally very simple to envision being back in time in this untainted characteristic retreat where the bow of the sandy beach is outlined by wild lines of approaching trees. Families will in general support this beach for its quiet waters and a lot of room for youngsters and youthful toddlers; nonetheless, it is an ideal safe-haven for anybody needing to remove a break and unwind from the city. Shops and beach merchants are difficult to find, so ensure you bring food, drinks, and different arrangements.
• Praia de Abricó : It is one of those beaches which is nearly impossible to get to for those without any kind of private four wheeler transport and it is covered by thick vegetation and huge rocks, it's not hard to perceive any reason why Praia de Abricó has become Rio de Janeiro's just nudist beach. The beach was authoritatively proclaimed a nudist beach during the 1990s, and from that point forward, stands have sprung up giving beach bites and cooling beverages to the expanding number of nudist beachgoers. The beach is controlled by the ANABRICO (The Naturist Association of Abricó), which set top-notch of rules of lead at the beach entrance; they likewise keep watch of the beach to guarantee the security of nudists and to look after harmony. Don't hesitate to participate in a round of volley, and simply make sure to take the sun cream.
• Prainha : Wide waves with statures of up to three meters make Prainha a sweet spot for the further developed surfers who show up at the beginning of the day and possibly leave when either the waves evaporate, or the sun goes down. In any case, it likewise draws in the beachgoers who are upbeat relaxing on white sands with clear waters and a strikingly extensive horizon. Prainha sits at the edge of the Atlantic Forest which harbours unimaginable organic variety comparable to the Amazon and is viewed as a natural reserve that is furiously patrolled by activists and other vested parties.
• Praia do Arpoador : Arpoador is wrapped up at the furthest corner of Ipanema Beach, and its moving waves make it ideal for apprentice and experienced surfers the same. There are many beach booths that offer surf exercises, with most of the educators communicating in English and tolerant and inviting in evident Brazilian style. It's an ideal method to grasp the Carioca way of life. This beach is renowned for its stupendous dusks, so sit down among the other beachgoers on Arpoador Rock and make a point to participate with the brought together cheers and applauds as the remainder of the sun's beams vanish behind the rugged pinnacles of the Dois Irmãos.
• Copacabana : Being one of the world's wildly pursued beaches implies the Copacabana is crammed with lodgings, cafés and beach-side stands to take into account the yearly mass influx of sightseers rushing in. Ends of the week can become busy on radiant days, and local guests and vacationers frequently wind up bumping for space at peak season. In any case, the enthusiastic climate is infectious, and with different live samba acts playing on Copacabana's wave-designed promenade, this beach carries life and music to every one of its guests. Sports along the eight-kilometre stretch are a perpetual installation with football, volley, surfing and beach tennis being the most mainstream among locals.
• Praia Vermelha : With Pão de Açúcar, also known as Sugarloaf, as its background scenery and Morro da Urca next to it, this beach overflows with fascinating excellence with a lot of palms and other intriguing vegetation blooming and nurturing around. This bright beach is little and has less crowds at this point, thus it never turns out to be excessively packed. Encompassing rough stages and buckles transform the sea into a narrows, making it well known for kayaking and stand-up surf rowing on account of its quiet and tranquil waters. Others are upbeat just to snatch a cool coconut to drink and take in the view.

With tremendous historical significance and an extremely rich heritage and culture, the city of Rio de Janeiro does have a lot of globally renowned landmarks to offer to the tourists who are visiting. Given below are the cream of the crop landmarks that every tourist must visit on their trip to this lively city:

• Cristo Redentor : The monstrously huge sculpture of Christ sitting above the city from the 709-meter culmination of Corcovado is nearly as generally perceived an image of Rio as the particular shape of Sugarloaf. The world-acclaimed milestone was raised somewhere in the range of 1922 and 1931, financed for the most part by commitments from Brazilian Catholics. The Art Deco sculpture was made by Polish-French stone worker Paul Landowski and worked by the Brazilian specialist Heitor da Silva Costa, as a team with the French designer Albert Caquot. Made of fortified cement and soapstone, the figure itself is 30 meters tall with arms extending 28 meters; it weighs 635 metric tons. Inside its eight-meter-high base is a house of prayer, where it's normal to discover baptism ceremonies and marriage ceremonies occurring.
• Maracanã : An absolute necessity for football fans when a game is planned, Brazil's biggest arena was home to the opening and shutting functions of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. It was totally remodelled for the FIFA World Cup 2014 and holds in excess of 78,000 fans. The arena is utilised for matches between Rio's significant football clubs, the Flamengo, Botafogo, Fluminense, and Vasco da Gama, also it is used for shows of popular singers. The concise visit would hold any importance with energetic fans, yet others should give it a miss. The shore of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, close to Copacabana and Ipanema, where numerous other Olympic occasions occurred, is lined by parks and sports clubs, and its waters are famous for regattas and other water sports.
• Sugarloaf : One of Rio de Janeiro's most popular attractions is the stone pinnacle of Sugarloaf, transcending 394 meters over the harbour. It sits on a state of land that tasks out into the sound and folds over its harbour and is associated with the city by a low portion of land. You can take a streetcar from Praça General Tibúrcio to the highest point of the Morro da Urca, a lower top from which a second cableway races to the culmination of the Sugarloaf. From here, you can see the whole rocky coast that rings the sound and its islands. Beneath, the 100-meter Praia da Urca beach is close to the area of Rio's unique core, between the Morro Cara de Cão and the Sugarloaf. On Cara de Cão are three posts of which the sixteenth century, star-moulded Fort São João is available to people in general.

While most of the various sights and attractions around the popular parts of Ro de Janeiro do reflect upon the rich heritage and culture of the city, they do only provide a shallow view and if one wishes to delve in deeper, they can certainly

• National Museum of Fine Arts : It is an excellent museum that holds quite possibly the most significant and complete assortments of Brazilian art in Brazil, with a sum of around twenty-thousand distinct types of painting, models and prints out there for anyone to see. Brazilian paintings and models from the 19th century make up the greater part of the assortment, while more modest presentations are committed to Brazilian indigenous art and African art.
• Museu da Republica : It was previously the government house through the years 1897 to 1960. These days, its accentuation lies in educating guests about Brazilian political history through presentations, art and film. Furthermore, there are likewise different presentations with narratives, movies and discussions that are animating and instructive.
• National History Museum : It is quite possibly the most conspicuous of its sort in Brazil. With gigantic documents that length across two tremendous structures, huge presentations are out in plain view with around three hundred and fifty thousand unique artefacts. Notwithstanding lasting shows, the museum educates while engaging with new and impermanent presentations, as well. This one is an absolute necessity visit for history buffs all over.
• Museum of Telecommunications : It investigates the different methods of human interchanges through advanced presentations, pictures and intelligent showcases. More than a few stories, it unfurls correspondences of the past, present and fiddles with the future prospects. Given the museum's little size, guests can see and do everything inside a brief timeframe; be that as it may, the involved methodology of the showcases and a higher up bistro makes it a pleasant method to go through an hour or two.
• Museum of the Indian : It is little yet enlightening, permitting guests to investigate the different native societies all through Brazil. This museum investigates how parts of the cutting edge culture have created from the native social orders and how their traditions are reflected in contemporary life, making it a noteworthy display into Brazil's general public and culture.
• Museum of Tomorrow : It has immediately transformed into one of the city's go-to attractions. Portrayed by a fairly capturing natural structure with a prolonged rooftop sticking out over Praca Maua, this science museum centres around manageability through thoughts instead of items. The fundamental presentation space is to a great extent computerised and drives guests down a lobby that investigates our origins and likely future. One of Rio's most illuminating museums, the Museu de Amanhã comes strongly suggested.

Some of the most common and popular dishes of Brazilian cuisine can be found in its most authentic form in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Given below is a list of these amazing dishes that you must try on your trip to the city:

• Coxinha de Galinha
• Pão de queijo with Requeijao
• Churrascaria

Traditional Local Restaurants

Being the hottest tourist destination in the country, Rio de Janeiro does have plenty of restaurants that serve authentic Brazilian cuisine and these shall help you truly get a glimpse into the local culture. Given below is a list of options for you that you can choose from to enjoy a great meal:

• Sud O Passaro Verde
• Fogo de Chão
• Estrelas da Babilonia
• Confeitaria Colombo
• Feira Nordestina

Vegetarian and Vegan

Despite being a meat-loving city, it is also a major global city and this has ensured that the city evolves with time and takes into consideration the choices of every individual. This has led to the rise of vegan and vegetarian restaurants here and as an eco-friendly tourist, you shall have plenty of options to consider from, a few of which are listed below:

• Magna Cozinha Vegana
• Vida Bistro
• Refeitorio Organico

Street Food

Brisk, fresh, and nutritious are the characteristics of food in Rio de Janeiro, at least in most cases, for a significant portion of the time. Part of the best food around the city is found in either handcarts or corner lunch rooms and reach from a definitive post-exercise nibble to a southern style heap of deviousness. However, everybody merits a treat in some cases, particularly one who is looking to uncover the genuine taste of Rio de Janeiro. Given below are some of the most popular street food dishes of Rio de Janeiro:

• Chicken hearts
• Fried sardines with lime

The people of Brazil are renowned across the globe for their undying party spirit and keeping up with much of that, the drinks that you can enjoy in a party destination such as Rio de Janeiro shall certainly surpass all expectations and get you right into the mood with the perfect blend of flavours and spirits, so given below are a few such popular drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, that you must try on your visit to the city:

• Caldo de Cana

There isn’t a lot of scientific data available in public domain about the exact status of tap water quality in Rio de Janeiro, however, the water is known to be generally safe for consumption . The local people seldom have any issues and they often advocate tap water to the tourists as well. However, the filtration processes adopted here are known to be widely different and as a result of this, the taste is quite different, this does put off a few tourists, so if you want to avoid unusual taste and be assured of the quality, then it is recommended that you stick to bottled mineral water.

Organic Cafés

Organic cafes are becoming increasingly popular globally, especially amongst eco-friendly crusaders, as it not only provides a wholesome meal but also ensures minimum wastage and maximum use of the ingredients. Hence, to help you make an informed dining choice, given below are some of the most popular organic cafes that you can visit:

• Dona Vegana
• Vegetariano Social Clube
• Reino Vegetal

The sun shining brightly on Rio de Janeiro and its sandy beaches with the magnificent sea around does make it one of the most ideal places in the world to laze around with a pint of beer. The local people have always loved their brews but in the past few decades they have developed a special liking for fresh brews and some of the popular breweries in town to enjoy a few pints are:

• Three Monkeys
• Hocus Pocus

When you visit a destination such as Rio de Janeiro, you shall never fall short of any kind of activities to indulge in. Right from running or lounging on the beaches to swimming in the ocean or even partaking in the various water-sports such as parasailing, boating, jet-skiing, surfing, and much more. Tourists could also go for hiking or simply pull out their cameras and walk into the botanical gardens or forests around to snap the shrubbery, trees, and exotic birds . Those who are completely into sports could simply meet a few friendly locals and play some football to strike an effortless connection.

Yoga and Retreats

Yoga is a way of life that has been adopted all across the globe and even in Rio de Janeiro you shall find a great opportunity to indulge in some yoga especially with some suitable company at some of the following yoga studios:

• The Museum of Yoga
• Yoga Svadharma
• Hot Yoga One
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
• Shiva Shankara Yoga Center

Accommodation

While visiting Rio de Janeiro, the last thing that a tourist needs to worry about is accommodation. The city offers a wide variety of places to live in right from budget hotels, to hostels, homestays, resorts, five-star hotels, villas and so on. D epending upon your budget and necessities, pick any kind of accommodation that appeals to you. Given in the sections below are the different kinds of accommodation worth considering to stay in while you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro.

Green Hotels

There are a good number of eco-friendly hotels in the city of Rio de Janeiro and they shall all cater to the wants of every tourist. They avoid/minimise the use of plastics, they ensure no wastage of of resources, they use appropriate methods of recycling, and always have efficient appliances, some of the best hotels to consider in the city are:

• Arena Copacabana
• Belmond Copacabana Palace
• Arena Ipanema
• Pestana Rio Atlȃntica

Hostels and Guest Houses

Hostels are always a great choice for most travellers who are looking to explore a city on a budget. The extra benefit here is that many of the hostels are known to be quite eco-friendly, they have great views, they are economical and they help a single tourist expand his/her social circle in a relatively safe environment as well, thus the best hostels in Rio de Janeiro are:

• Books Hostel
• Lemon Spirit Hostel
• Bonita Ipanema
• Che Lagarto Suite Copacabana Santa Clara
• Mambembe Hostel
• Aquarela do Leme
• Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema
• Discovery Hostel

Rio de Janeiro is a nearly perfect destination to rent and live in an apartment on the off chance that you are visiting the city for a long span of time or in the event that you are wanting to go there with a couple of companions or associates and don't wish to overpay at hotels and be limited by their constraints. Airbnb and other such sites are amazingly mainstream and you can search these for appropriate apartments to lease, it is respectably protected and solid in the event that you book through reliable sites and applications.

Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing in Rio de Janeiro is a typical practice and as a traveller you also could consider it on the off chance that you are voyaging alone. The famous sites have thousands of postings and you can locate an appropriate host contingent upon your necessities. There may be a little monetary exchange required for fundamental necessities however that shouldn't be an issue. In the event that you are permitted to remain for nothing by your host, you can give back in kind with a little blessing or by purchasing a supper while assisting with the house errands sometimes. However, safety might be an issue so pick your accommodation and host after due consideration and checks.

Camping is decently popular in and around Brazil however most of the local people do not head to the wilderness for a camping experience rather much of it is executed on secluded sandy beaches where they can party and skinny dip in the ocean as well.

How to Get There

Travelling to the city of Rio de Janeiro is quite easy as the city is a major global destination with great connectivity overall. The different ways by which you can travel to the city are listed in the sections below.

The city is served by the Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport which handles both the international and domestic loads and is just 12 miles away from the city centre. Additionally, it is well connected to the city by almost all forms of local transportation.

Travelling to the city via buses is a great option worth considering as you have a host of options including premium buses, private buses, and regular municipal run buses as well. The city is well connected with most major cities and town in the entire country.

Reaching Rio de Janeiro via trains is not a feasible option as even the majestic Central Station only caters to domestic journeys and travels.

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking to Rio de Janeiro is a means of transport that one can certainly consider but the risks attached are considerable as many of the local people are known to target gringos and looting is common, so it is best avoided unless you are well connected with local friends.

Beyond the above listed means of transport it is recommended that tourists reach Rio de Janeiro via private vehicles or rental cabs.

Moving Around

Moving around a large city such as Rio de Janeiro can not only be confusing but also difficult, given below are the different options available to you as a tourist.

Walking around Rio de Janeiro is possibly one of the best ways to explore the city, not only is it entertaining and enjoyable, it also allows you to explore at your own pace but the major issue is safety as certain parts of the city are unreliable and you will have to stay extra vigilant post sunset.

Cycling around Rio de Janeiro is extremely fun and eco-friendly. It is always suggested that you find a partner to execute the cycling plans as it doesn’t make the whole day monotonous. Cycle lanes are well structures and are spread 400 kilometres around the city.

Electronic Vehicles

Electric vehicles have slowly made their way to Brazil and Rio de Janeiro being on one of the key markets you can see a few plying on the roads but these cannot be easily found on rent and neither is the charging infrastructure adequate.

Buses are as yet the least expensive and most advantageous approach to get around the city because of the high frequencies and recurrence of lines going through the region. There are assigned bus paths on many roads that make travel times more limited. For the gutsy or spending voyager, it merits asking your inn or lodging representatives how to explore the framework or which courses to take to show up at explicit areas.

Tram, Train and Subway

In Rio de Janeiro you have everything from trams to trains and even a subway system. Thus, depending upon your time and destination, choose the most suitable mode of transport to explore the city.

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping is a vital bit of each eco-obliging explorers' excursion and even more so when you are visiting a city like Rio de Janeiro. This is basic as you can clearly add to the more humble economy and that too with no additional monetary help by just purchasing from small stores and helping the local community.

Food Markets

For the freshest of local produce in Rio de Janeiro, head to the food markets listed below:

• Hortifruti e Food Service
• Carioca Fruit
• Municipal Market RJ - CADEG
• Veggienopote

Flea Markets

To pick up local craftsmanship and rare items at a bargain, head to the following flea markets in Rio de Janeiro:

• Feira do Lavradio
• Mercado uruguaiana
• Feira Hippie de Ipanema
• Market Carlão

Second Hand Stores

To purchase some worthy second hand goods in Rio de Janeiro, it is suggested that you head to the following stores:

• Fast Fashion
• Brechó o Cacareco
• Brechiceatelie
• Mining Carioca Flea

Eco-Fashion

The local fashion trends in Brazil do incorporate a few indigenous methods of weaving and dyeing, these are truly eco-friendly and the brands that empower such crafts can be considered as eco-fashion brands worthy to shop from.

Recycling in Rio de Janeiro is known to be extremely poor as the city does not even come close to the needed standards. Most plastics are never recycled and are dumped into landfills or burnt at times as well.

Garbage collection in hotels and posh neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro is exceptional but otherwise for most parts of the city especially the favelas, the waste isn’t even segregated and this not only creates a challenge for composting and recycling but also eventually harms the environment.

Work and Study Abroad

Working and studying in Rio de Janeiro is a dream for many, especially in South America as people flock from different countries looking for opportunities.

Exchange Student

Exchange students can often be seen in Rio de Janeiro, much of this is attributed to the good quality of life, government and university aid provided, and the high level of education available here.

With many rich expats living in town, there are plenty of Au Pair openings as many do not trust the locals living around them. All you have to do is look for the right opportunity and grab it.

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Volunteering is the perfect way of giving back to society without using money. If you wish to do so in Rio de Janeiro, you shall have plenty of opportunities as the city struggles on various fronts right from cleanliness, to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, sexual awareness and much more.

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5 Best Sustainable Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Updated: March 26, 2024

Rio de Janeiro is an electric city well-known for its friendly locals, tropical setting, stunning beaches, and buzzing year-round nightlife and festivals. With a mix of settlers over time, including Portuguese, Indians, Japanese, and Germans, Rio is a cosmopolitan blend and a very exciting destination for travelers.

Rio de Janeiro has it all in many ways, from huge mountains for hiking, to international cuisine and great shopping. With famous landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corcovado, the mosaic stairway Santa Teresa, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Feira Hippie de Ipanema market, and so much more, you’ll have plenty to fulfill your sightseeing desires. When you want to sunbathe and relax, you can head to the white-sanded Ipanema and Copacabana beaches or Tijuca National Park, the largest urban rainforest.

The best time to visit is December–March because the weather is perfect for beach days. For milder temperatures, visit during other times of the year. Additionally, if you go in February, you can experience the one-of-a-kind Carnival, a four-day festival that leads up to Fat Tuesday and is full of massive parties and parades.

As one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Rio has a massive tourism industry. With that comes a wide variety of hotels, tours, and more that travelers can choose from. This article will focus on the most sustainable hotels in Rio for those looking to be the most responsible travelers possible.

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Arena Leme Hotel

Let’s start with Arena Leme Hotel , located in a serene neighborhood. The hotel faces the beach, and you’re very close to many cafés, restaurants, and kiosks along a beautiful and quiet stretch of Copacabana beach. It’s a very quick walk to the water, so if you’re going to Rio to sunbathe all day, this hotel is a great option. Additionally, although you’re not in the city center, you can easily take a car and get to the most popular attractions in just a few minutes, including Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains.

This hotel gets excellent ratings for its luxury amenities, comfy rooms, and amazing view. Most rooms have awesome views of the ocean and are thoughtfully decorated. There is free WiFi, 24-hour room service, a fridge, a flat-screen TV, and bathroom amenities in each room. Additionally, there is an in-house sauna, rooftop pool and bar, and fitness center. Otaviana, the hotel’s restaurant, has a daily complimentary breakfast buffet; you can also enjoy international and Brazilian cuisine for lunch or dinner if you don’t feel like going out.

What makes Arena Leme Hotel sustainable

What exactly makes Arena Leme Hotel one of the most sustainable hotels in Rio? For starters, the hotel partners with Zero Waste Movement to collect and properly separate waste. Bathrooms have an advanced shower system to save as much water as possible—shower water is treated and recycled. LED lighting is used throughout, and many use motion sensors, so they aren’t being used all the time.

Hotel details

Address:  Av. Atlântica, 324 – Leme, Leme, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22010-010, Brazil.

Guest rating: 4.4 out of 5

Price per night: From $105

Belmond Copacabana Palace

Next up is Belmond Copacabana Palace which boasts direct access to Copacabana Beach. Of course, the beachside location is awesome, but you’re also close to plenty of other stuff. As it is right along Avenida Atlantica, you can enjoy nearby restaurants, shopping, and public transportation to get into other neighborhoods of the city easily. You’ll also be pretty close to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is.

This 5-star hotel spares no luxury. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with unique artwork and antique furniture. Many rooms have private balconies overlooking the sea. As far as eating options, you can dine at the Michelin-rated restaurant Mee, which serves Asian cuisine, Michelin-rated Italian joint Ristorante Hotel Cipriani, or experience authentic South American dishes at Pérugla. Finish off any night at the buzzing Piano Bar. Belmond also has a great spa, pool, indoor tennis court, fitness center, and beachfront facilities such as lounge chairs. Overall, guests are pampered at this high-end beachfront resort—in fact, celebrities and other A-listers are known to frequent the place.

What makes Copacabana Palace sustainable

As one of Rio’s more eco-friendly hotels, Copacabana Palace has a number of green initiatives. For example, the hotel runs completely on renewable energy, purchases food from sustainable suppliers, and supports different local charities through fundraisers. Belmond has also opted to undergo a UK-based Sustainable Restaurant Association test. If you’re looking for an all-in-one luxury Rio experience that has an eco-friendly philosophy, Belmond is your place.

Address:  Av. Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22021-001, Brazil.

Guest rating: 4.7 out of 5

Price per night: From $245

Arena Ipanema

Arena Ipanema is in a super trendy area of Rio, only 100 meters from the shore of Ipanema Beach. If you want to admire the surrounding natural beauty, check out the Garota de Ipanema Park and the Praia do Diabo Park, which is just a few minutes’ walk away. You’re also fairly close to nearby Copacabana Beach. Finish off the day by watching the sunset from the nearby sport Arpoador rock before heading out to a lively nearby bar!

This hotel has plenty of amenities at a more affordable price and a fantastic location. The rooms are chic and have flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, and all units either have a view of Garota de Ipanema Park or Francisco Otaviano Street. On the rooftop (which is actually split into two levels), there is a pool, fitness center, and sauna. Additionally, the hotel offers a free delicious breakfast and room service. You’ll have everything you need while you’re at the hotel and will enjoy a vibe of laid-back elegance. Of course, chances are you will spend a ton of time at the beach since you’re just steps away from it!

What makes Arena Ipanema sustainable

This is another Arena hotel and therefore has similar sustainable initiatives as the Arena Leme Hotel mentioned above. This property also partners with Zero Waste Movement, which aims to reduce waste to zero. Additionally, the showers have water-saving features, and water is treated for reuse. It also controls the consumption of laundry and only uses LED technology. This hotel gives you serious bang for your buck while still having all the Rio staples—rooftop pool, good breakfast, and proximity to the beach—plus all the eco-friendly perks.

Address:  R. Francisco Otaviano, 131, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22080-040, Brazil.

Guest rating: 4.3 out of 5

Price per night: From $118

Next up on our list of most sustainable hotels is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro , located in the historic city center Bairro da Lapa quarter. Outside the hotel, you’ll be immersed in a bohemian atmosphere with musicians and artists. For sightseeing, stroll up to the Arcos da Lapa and the Escadaria Selarón steps. You’re also close to the stunning São Sebastão Cathedral, the Museum of Image and Sound, and the Municipal Theater. Make sure to venture outside the hotel, especially in the evening, as you’re close to countless busy bars, including the famous Rio Scenarium.

Vila Galé is a unique place to stay as it has two distinct wings. The Collection Wing is in a restored 19th-century palace, and the Lapa Towers Wing is a 13-floor tower decorated in a more modern aesthetic. Overall, the hotel embraces Portuguese-Brazilian culture through its decor. On top of its charm, guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, relax in the Satsanga spa, or hit the gym. Additionally, the rooms are very comfortable with free WiFi, a bathroom stocked with personal care products, a minibar, and 24-hour room service. Although you’re in a great spot to go out, you can also enjoy the Massa Fina Restaurant, the Versatil Restaurant, the in-house bar, and the pool bar.

What makes Vila Gale sustainable

What makes this one of the best eco-friendly hotels? First, it invests some of its revenue into the community through sustainability-focused projects. Single-use plastic containers are not used, including shampoo and conditioner bottles, plates, forks and knives, cups, and straws. Showers and toilets are water efficient. There is also a robust recycling program, and the property makes efforts to reduce food waste.

Address:  Rua do Riachuelo,124, Downtown Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20230-014, Brazil.

Guest rating: 4.5 out of 5

Price per night: From $67

Windsor Leme

Sitting along the beautiful Leme Beach is Windsor Leme , one of Rio’s eco-friendly hotels. It’s conveniently located on Avenida Atlantica, right across from the Copacabana shore, so you get the best of both worlds. Right outside the hotel you’ll find a lot of restaurants, shops, and bars. Additionally, nearby landmarks such as Forte Duque de Caxias, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Leme Palace.

The rooms have a modern vibe—think wooden accessories and contemporary style—and many offer stunning ocean views. There is a delicious breakfast buffet as well as an in-house restaurant, Bistrot du Leme, which serves both local and international cuisine. One of the best parts of this hotel is its stunning rooftop pool, which overlooks the ocean. Lastly, while many hotels have fitness centers, Windsor Leme gets especially good reviews for its gym amenities.

What makes Windsor Leme sustainable

Let’s talk about sustainability at the Windsor Leme hotel. First, you’re located in a great place on the map for walking, so you can avoid taking a car. They don’t use any single-use plastic stirrers, straws, drink packaging, or plates. Additionally, there are water fountains throughout the hotel and convenient recycling stations. On top of just serving yummy meals, Bistrot du Leme also primarily uses local ingredients. Make sure to pick Windsor Leme or one of the other great sustainable hotels in Rio for your awesome trip!

Address:  Avenida Atlântica, 656, Leme, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22010-000, Brazil.

Price per night: From $81

How we select the best eco-friendly hotels in Rio de Janeiro

We are a travel research company. We check a lot of details and guest reviews before making a selection. First, we check which hotels follow  eco-travel  principles. Are they recycling their waste? Do they work with local communities? Are they using renewable energy? Are they not using single-using plastics?

Secondly, we check guest reviews across multiple websites and only list hotels with an aggregated review rating of at least 4 out of 5. So you can be confident you will stay at an excellent eco-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Sustainable travel is becoming increasingly popular and essential as we strive to reduce our carbon footprints. There are many easy ways to reduce your impact while traveling, from choosing eco-friendly accommodations to respecting the local wildlife. Here are some of the essential  tips for sustainable travel .

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Museum of Tomorrow: a captivating invitation to imagine a sustainable world

Rio de Janeiro’s new museum, focusing on ideas rather than objects, ecology more than technology, is a little trippy, a little hippy, very worthy but rarely dull

Jutting diagonally into the sky from the old port of Rio de Janeiro is an other-worldly edifice that looks like a cross between a solar-powered dinosaur and a giant air conditioning unit.

The Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow), which opens Thursday, must already rank as one of the world’s most extraordinary buildings. But once the public starts to visit this weekend, it may soon also become known for one of the planet’s most powerful arguments for sustainability.

Mixing science and art, the 230m reais (£40m/$59m) institution devotes itself to a topic that is divisive and often depressing: the need for change if mankind is to avoid climate disaster, environmental degradation and social collapse.

For Mayor Eduardo Paes – who will inaugurate the building at a ceremony with President Dilma Rousseff – the museum is the most striking example yet of the regeneration and gentrification of Rio’s port district.

Ten years ago this was one of the city’s poorest and most crime-ridden areas. Today it is in the midst of a vast redevelopment that should make it one of the most desirable areas in Rio. The overhead expressway – the Perimetral – has been demolished, new plazas have opened up, the poor have been driven out and the wealthy corporate residents, including Trump Tower developers, are being invited in.

To attract them, a new Museum of Art was completed here two years ago. It is impressive, but the Museum of Tomorrow is on another scale altogether.

The structure – which was supposed to have opened before last year’s World Cup – looks set to be one of Rio’s most famous tourist sights. With solar spines that bristle above and a fan-like skylight below, it is designed to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Catalan architect Santiago Calatrava says he was inspired by the bromeliads in Rio’s Botanical Gardens. Inside, however, the whitewashed curves are more reminiscent of the 1960s concrete modernism of Oscar Niemeyer.

Funded by the Rio city government with support from sponsors, the building attempts to set new standards of sustainability in the municipality. Compared with conventional buildings, designers say it uses 40% less energy (including the 9% of its power it derives from the sun), and the cooling system taps deep water from nearby Guanabara Bay.

Hugo Barreto, the head director of content, said the museum aimed to set itself apart from other science museums by editorialising about the near-term need for sustainability.

“When people think of the ‘Future’, it usually seems very far away. That’s why we called the museum ‘Tomorrow’. It’s closer. It depends on what we do today,” he said.

The main exhibition is almost entirely digital, focusing on ideas rather than objects. Asking questions about where we come from, where we are and where we are heading, it leads visitors along the 200-metre-long hall through displays ranging from the origins of the planet to our possible futures.

The journey is a little trippy, a little hippy, very worthy but almost never dull. The entrance is a “cosmic portal” containing a film co-directed by City of God director Fernando Meirelles that compresses 13.7bn years of geological change and natural evolution into eight minutes of sensory overload projected by nine projectors inside an egg-shaped cinema.

This contrasts with the next three displays, which are more elegant and thoughtful, each housed within a giant cube with commentary in three languages (Portuguese, Spanish and English). The first is an ethereal installation commissioned from US artist Daniel Wurzel that conveys the flux of matter. This is followed by an immersion into biology, DNA and the connectedness of life within and without our bodies. The final cube takes us into the nervous system, human relationships and culture with 1,200 images arranged as pillars of prayer, sensation, relationships, home life and other themes.

Next is the heart of the museum and its message – a Stonehenge-like cluster of 10-metre tall digital totems that literally overwhelm the visitor with data and images about where we are now: the Anthropocene, an era in which mankind has become a geological force. Standing in the centre of these huge screens and loudspeakers is an impressively discomfiting experience. Clips of burning forests, melting glaciers, dense traffic and Brazil’s recent toxic mudslide flash by, along with a real-time counter of global births and deaths, hockey stick graphs of ocean acidification, ozone depletion and greenhouse gas emissions, and the latest figures on consumption of energy, water and beef.

If that is not enough to convince the viewer, a dark and urgent soundtrack booms out as giant letters flash up in three languages: “We have lived on earth for 200,000 years … Since 1950 we have modified the planet more than in our whole existence … We are more … We consume more … More … More … More.”

“We hope people will come out feeling disturbed or inspired but not indifferent,” the curator Alberto Oliveira says. “If they feel pessimistic, it’s not because of us; it’s because of reality … This is all based on the best available science.”

The museum has partnerships with Brazil’s leading universities, global science institutions and collects real-time data on climate and population from space agencies and the United Nations. It has also hired consultants from a range of related fields, including astronauts, social scientists and climate experts.

Projecting current trends 50 years into the future, the next three exhibits in the Tomorrows area feature interactive games that allow visitors to shape different futures. One measures the visitor’s ecological footprint and then calculates how many planets would be needed to support mankind if everyone on Earth had the same standard of living. Another is a collective Sims-type exercise in which four visitors make decisions – on energy sources, finance, land usage – that can enhance or diminish the survival prospects of humanity.

Given its name, many will come to this museum expecting a sci-fi fantasy future of lasers, robots and space travel. They will be disappointed. There is no technology on display.

The lives of coming generations will undoubtedly be influenced by nanotechnology, robotics, droids, artificial intelligence, geoengineering, hive minds, nuclear fusion and other staples of the commercially imagined future. The absence of any substantive exhibitions on these innovations underplays the role that industry will surely continue to have on our society. Yet it also allows for a sharper focus on human behaviour and a vision of the future that is different from those usually presented by wealthy, industrialised countries.

The world already has plenty of gadget parks, science labs and electric dreamlands. Some are commercial showcases by corporations like Matsushita or Toyota. Others are state-funded patriotic reminders of the host nation’s history of innovation (London’s Science Museum or Paris’s City of Science and Industry and Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry ) or commercial showcases of national corporations (Tokyo’s Miraikan )

So it is refreshing to find something different in Brazil, a country that is largely on the receiving end of innovation. Like other emerging economies with huge, fast-urbanising populations, the consequences are often environmental and social pain as much as economic gain. Fittingly, the displays concentrate on ecology more than technology, impact more than innovation.

Given this outlook, the final exhibit is unsurprisingly not about travel to a galaxy far, far away, but instead a back-to-the-pre-modern-basics appeal for sustainable values. It is a wooden structure based on an indigenous house of knowledge where communities share stories. In the centre is the only physical object in the main hall – an ancient Australian aboriginal tjurunga , which is a symbol of learning, fertility, ritual power and the ability to cope with change. Sensors embedded in the structure around it adjust the lights and sounds in the hall according to the movement of visitors – another reminder of how individuals affect the world around them.

From there, visitors exit via the rear of the building, where the glass walls look out over a “reflecting pool” on to one of the world’s most stunning and complex views – distant mountains, the polluted waters of Guanabara Bay, oil tankers, a warship, a plane flying into Santos Dumont airport, the vast span of Niterói bridge and the higgle-piggle of a city of 6 million people.

In this all-too-real today, the museum’s vision of a better tomorrow feels both anomalous and important.

As with the sustainability agenda as a whole, detractors will argue that the museum is filled with contradictions. It is reliant on sponsorship from conglomerates, such as British Gas, Santander Bank and the Roberto Marinho Foundation (which is part of the huge Globo media group) and it is at the forefront of a development that has forced many poor people from their homes.

But for anyone who believes the biggest challenges facing our species are environmental rather than economic and that the most likely solutions are behavioural rather than technological, Rio’s Museu do Amanhã may come to stand out as one of the most engaged museums in the world.

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Sustainable Travel & Ecotourism in Brazil

A standard return flight from New York to São Paulo has a carbon footprint of some 3.75 global hectares (gha). Further domestic flights around Brazil, for example, from São Paulo to Rio, Rio to Salvador, Salvador to Manaus, and Manaus back to São Paulo, add another 1.75 gha, for a total carbon footprint for the trip of about 5.5gha. Carbon offsets, which balance the carbon released by a particular activity, either through reforestation or avoided deforestation, or investment in energy efficiency or carbon trading projects, can be purchased through the NGO Carbon Fund (www.carbonfund.org). They will offset the 24,000km (40,000 miles) of flights involved in a trip to Brazil for an astonishingly cheap US$75. Never was environmental expiation purchased so cheaply.

But how can you try to mitigate your local impact once you arrive? First and foremost, live like the locals. Brazilian cities are already far less energy-intensive and resource-hungry than most North American ones. Brazilians -- even the middle class -- tend to live in high-rise apartments in dense urban neighborhoods, and navigate their cities by public transport or small fuel-efficient car. Do as they do, stay in a high-rise near the beach, take the Metrô or a bus or even cabs, and your ecological impact for the weeks you're here will drop some 90% -- from the U.S. average of 37.02 gha to the Brazil average of 3.04 gha.

Beyond that though, your options are somewhat limited. Brazilian resorts and tour operators do advertise "eco-tourism," but in Brazil this means anything that takes place in the outdoors, be it leave-only-footprints nature hikes or churn-up-the-wildlife ATV expeditions. It does not signify lodges or hotels with solar heating or clever ways of dealing with wastewater, or even outdoor operators that take particular care of their local ecosystems. "Eco-tourism" in Brazil is a term that has been stretched to and beyond the bounds of any useful meaning.

In Brazil's two most vulnerable remaining ecosystems -- the Pantanal and the Amazon -- there are tourism operators who strive to protect their local ecosystems. In the Pantanal the Araras Eco Lodge and the Jaguar Ecological Reserve have helped to popularize the private ecological reserve, a Brazilian program through which the government provides tax breaks in return for a landowner committing to preserving a portion of his in perpetuity. The presence of eco-tourism operators in the Pantanal -- particularly Araras -- has also provided a lobby to counter certain ill-advised development schemes, including the paving of the Transpantaneira highway, and the widening, straightening, and deepening of the Rio Paraguay, the better to transport soybeans to the coast.

In the Amazon, the Pousada Uakarí serves as an integral part of the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Institute (www.mamiraua.org.br), a project designed to preserve the habitat of the Uakarí monkey while improving the living standards of local human populations living in and around the Uakarí reserve. Other Amazon lodges come nowhere near this standard, though they do provide some local employment for guides and other lodge staff. Unfortunately, the minuscule scale of eco-tourism operations in comparison with the employment and revenues generated by the timber and cattle industries has rendered eco-tourism a nonplayer in the debate over preserving the Amazon.

However, one could argue that those who experience the Amazon become more likely to lobby to save it. Certainly, awareness of the importance of the Amazon, both globally and in Brazil, has lead to the passage in Brazil of a range of reasonably stringent preservation measures, including parks, reserves, Indian reservations, national forestlands, and restrictions on deforestation on private landholdings. The problem in Brazil is that these regulations are often not respected, while enforcement on the ground remains weak. Still, rates of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon have declined, from a 2004 peak of 27,400 sq. km (an area somewhat larger than Vermont) to 12,911 sq. km (an area somewhat smaller than Connecticut) in 2008.

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Cities100: Rio de Janeiro has aligned sustainable development and climate action

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Rio de Janeiro is integrating and aligning its multitude of climate action and sustainable development efforts through their City for Climate Program. The programme integrates the city’s Sustainable Development Plan with its Climate Action Plan . The city is linking the governance structures of the planning initiatives, aligning actions to support both the city’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and its work on the Sustainable Development Goals.

This is one of the 100 solutions highlighted in the 2019 edition of Cities100 . Now in its fourth year, Cities100 provides recognition for 100 of the boldest projects from cities around the world which are working to address climate change and build a better, greener future. The publication highlights solutions that are replicable and scalable, and which reduce emissions and address the issues that cities face as a result of climate change. Read the Cities100 report, by C40 and Nordic Sustainability, for full details.

In 2015, Brazil signed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, setting the country’s commitment to take action on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rio de Janeiro’s Sustainable Development Plan was created to ensure that the city’s policies, strategies, and short-term plans are aligned with the long-term goals of the SDGs.

To ensure the city’s efforts to address the SDGs also support its work to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, Rio de Janeiro’s City for Climate Program will define ways to implement and monitor the guidelines and actions defined in the Sustainable Development Plan in the context of actions related to climate change. The programme will integrate the execution of projects with a view to the development of low-carbon solutions that mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, as well as establish a monitoring strategy for the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. The project will also create a new governance structure at City Hall engaged and committed not only to climate change issues, but also to sustainable development as a whole.

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Give citizens a platform to participate Key to the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Sustainable Development Plan was citizen participation, which was enabled via an online platform. The website was launched for the Sustainable Development Plan, but will continue to serve as a medium to gain citizen feedback on future projects. The first round of participation about the SDGs included 937 participants, and other topics of participation included gathering insights on city challenges and the city’s vision for 2050.

Ensure alignment to ensure success When cities have a wide array of sustainability projects and initiatives across many departments, it can be easy to miss out on collaborative opportunities or avoid conflicting projects. By ensuring that the city's overall climate planning initiatives are aligned with sustainable development efforts, Rio de Janeiro can benefit from synergies and new opportunities.

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Social: A welcoming and inclusive society is envisioned in Rio de Janeiro’s plans, one with less social inequality and more respect for diversity. The vision includes increasing access to cultural facilities and public services.

Health: Rio de Janeiro’s vision is to be a city that provides conditions for a long, healthy, and active life via increased active mobility and more accessible public spaces. In addition, the city aims to support sustainable local food production and ensure the population's access to healthy food by shrinking the distance between producers and consumers.

Economic: In planning for a carbon-neutral future, the city foresees the growth of markets relating to the adoption of clean energy, low-carbon technologies, and construction. The city aims to excel in innovation and create an attractive business environment.

Environmental: The city aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and to be in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Rio de Janeiro envisions itself as a leader in mitigating and adapting to climate change through planning, technological innovation, and citizen engagement.

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Top 4 Environmental Issues In Rio De Janeiro: How To Solve Them With Circular Economy?

Every day an estimated  150 metric tons  of industrial wastewater flows into the bay of Rio de Janeiro—enough to fill about 7 large tanker trucks.

Urban runoff and industrial wastewater are major sources of pollution. Regardless of these horrifying facts, Rio de Janeiro continues to retain its status as one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere due to its beautiful natural settings and tourist attractions.

Ipanema beach is a popular tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro (TripAdvisor)

Being a huge city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has a vast population of approximately  13 million people.

However, housing shortage along with rising concerns of pollution have long plagued Rio de Janeiro.  Recently with the 2016 Olympics, many of these concerning issues have been exposed and brought to light. Environmental issues, such as air pollution, wastewater pollution, and trash pollution all pose a major threat to the safety of Rio de Janeiro’s citizens.

1. NOT ENOUGH HOUSES!

As the population in Rio de Janeiro expands, housing shortage also intensifies, leading to severe crowding, segregated neighborhoods, rising numbers of homelessness, and increased poverty.

More than 50 million Brazilians live in inadequate housing, this led to a proliferation of slum housing over time .

Due to housing shortage, millions of families often find themselves forced to construct their own homes from scrap materials. These shantytowns develop into  favelas , which are low-income slum neighborhoods often located on the outskirts of a large city.

• Rocinha , the largest  favela  in Brazil located in Rio de Janeiro, is home to between 6,000 to 15,000 people.  Favelas  often house high rates of diseases, crime, gang violence, and unemployment.

Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil (Wikipedia)

• In Rio de Janeiro, more than  1.2 million people  live in the favelas on less than US$1.31.

People earning less than US$1,000 per month account for about  90 percent  of this deficit.

2. THE FATAL AIR POLLUTION

The air pollution in Rio de Janeiro is responsible for thousands of deaths (Global Citizen)

• People exposed to pollution have higher risks of lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and other diseases.
• In 2014, based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) methodology on estimating mortality, an estimate of  5,400  people died in Rio due to air pollution.

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The Effects of Sustainable Tourism on Poor and Vulnerable Communities: Evidence From Rio de Janeiro

2021, Proceedings of the global conference on services and retail management

Tourism should contribute to address the needs and interests of the poor and vulnerable local communities (Boluk, Cavaliere, & Higgins-Desbiolles, 2019). The study aims at analyzing how sustainable tourism is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and whether sustainable tourism has an impact on the living standards of poor and vulnerable local communities. Rio de Janeiro was chosen as the applied case since it is plagued with widespread urban poverty, greater income inequality, and high criminality levels (Motte-Baumvol and Nassi, 2012; Frisch, 2012; Imas and Weston, 2011; Riccio et al. 2013; Oosterbaan and van Wijk, 2015; Kerstenetzky and Santos, 2009; Lacerda, 2014; Szwarcwald, Andrade, and Bastos, 2002). The research is part of a large study about sustainable tourism in developing countries (Goffi, Cucculelli, and Masiero, 2019). Tourism stakeholders including hotel managers, tourism scholars, travel agency managers, tour guides and public tourism managers were surveyed in Rio de Janeiro. A total of 306 valid questionnaires were received. Respondents were asked to rate on a 5-point Likert scale more than twenty attributes related to the sustainability of local tourism development, and four indicators useful to measure the socioeconomic impact of tourism on poor and vulnerable communities (improvement of living standards, social impacts, effects on local businesses and on local employment). Mean values and standard deviations were determined for each attribute. Subsequently, a principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to reduce the number of attributes, and the resulting components were used as independent variables in an ordered logit model. The four indicators mentioned above were used as dependent variables. The results show that all the sustainability attributes were low rated by the respondents and, among them, the ones related to clean and efficient public administration received the lowest rating (2 or below). The attributes associated with sustainable tourism policy, destination management and environmental sustainability also received a low rating (<3). Moreover, the findings show that all the components resulting from the PCA have a positive impact on the four indicators measuring the socioeconomic impact of tourism on poor and vulnerable communities in Rio de Janeiro. The results indicate that the tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro is not sufficiently focused on sustainability, and that sustainable tourism has a role in improving the living standards of the poor and vulnerable local communities. Empirical evidence suggests that it is no longer possible to continue carrying out isolated policies on tourism sustainability, and that a new model of sustainable tourism that favorably affects the local socioeconomic development should be implemented.

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RIO DE JANEIRO SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCE

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A Package to Rio de Janeiro from Nattrip is the perfect opportunity for you to discover the main postcard of Brazil in a totally exclusive experience!

In Rio de Janeiro, you will find a bit of everything: mountains, ocean, and city.

Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City! A perfect adjective to describe this destination: home to one of the world’s most famous carnivals , rich history , countless natural landscapes , and warm people.

The destination offers visitors incredible places, such as: Christ the Redeemer , the famous Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car , and the vast Tijuca Forest , one of the largest urban forests in the world. In Rio, there are hikes and various natural attractions worth visiting. In Rio, there is also history and Carioca culture , where you can learn about Brazil’s history and even enjoy the summer on the famous beaches of the Marvelous City.

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EXPERIENCES OF THE RIO DE JANEIRO SUSTAINABLE

Highlights of the rio de janeiro sustainable experience.

• Visit the stage of one of the world’s biggest carnivals;
• Discover the urban and natural beauties of the Marvelous City;
• Enjoy the beach, the waterfall, and the nightlife of Rio;
• Experience the Pedra do Telégrafo.

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Itinerary of the Package for Rio de Janeiro

7-day itinerary of the package for rio de janeiro, arrival in rio de janeiro, getting to know rio de janeiro.

Breakfast included

Ecological tour

Telegraph stone.

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Day 1 - Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

Rio de Janeiro Package

We will pick you up from the Rio de Janeiro airport/bus station (SDU or GIG) and take you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city as you wish!

Day 2 - The City of Rio de Janeiro!

Meals included: Breakfast

We start the day visiting Corcovado, where the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is located. We will enter through areas of the Tijuca National Park forest, a place with rich natural beauty.

We’ll take a break to visit the outside of Maracanã to learn a bit about the history of the stadium that hosted the World Cup finals in 1950 and 2014.

The tour continues towards the Sambadrome, the stage for the Rio de Janeiro Carnival Samba School Parades, with a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of the city.

Lunch will be at one of the most prestigious steakhouses in Rio de Janeiro.

Our tour continues to the Sugarloaf Mountain complex, where we will board the world’s most famous cable car, the Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car. We will also visit the Morro da Urca Trail, Red Beach, and the old Casino da Urca.

We conclude our tour of Rio de Janeiro by visiting the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon.

Note: All activities are conducted in groups. If you wish for a private tour, please contact us to check availability.

Day 3 - Ecological City Tour

We will start our ecological tour heading to the base of Pedra Bonita , where the Hang Gliding and Paragliding launch ramp of Rio de Janeiro is located. With a privileged location, the delta wing and paragliding launch ramp offers us a stunning view, including the Morro Dois Irmãos , São Conrado Beach, and Rocinha Favela. We proceed to the Pedra Bonita hike, a hike considered light and lasting an average of 40 minutes to reach its summit. From the summit of Pedra Bonita, it’s possible to see Pedra da Gávea , the beaches of Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado, with the vastness of the Tijuca Forest around us. It’s a beautiful natural viewpoint and one of the best views to photograph the city of Rio de Janeiro.

After descending from the Pedra Bonita hike, the Ecological Tour continues through the Tijuca National Park towards Vista Chinesa, an oriental-style pavilion that was built between 1902 and 1906 to honor the Chinese who brought tea cultivation to Brazil. The “pagoda,” the original name of the structure made of bamboo and cement, is strategically positioned, from where there’s an incredible panoramic view. It’s possible to see various tourist spots from this angle, such as Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon.

To conclude our Ecological Tour on a high note, we will take a refreshing bath at the Horto Waterfall. The trail there is considered light difficulty with some obstacles along the way and is located within the limits of the Tijuca National Park.

Day 4 - Free Day to Enjoy at Your Own Pace

Optional: Bike Tour Through Rio de Janeiro

On this tour, we will explore the city of Rio de Janeiro through its beautiful bike paths. We’ll start from the beginning of Leme Beach, the first open sea beach in the south zone, to the shoreline of the world’s most famous beach, Copacabana. We’ll pass by the Copacabana Palace Hotel and the Copacabana Fort before arriving at the shore of Ipanema, immortalized by the song “Girl from Ipanema” by Tom Jobim. We’ll cycle along the beach bike path until we reach the Jardim de Alah channel, which connects the Lagoon to the sea and divides the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon.

Then we arrive at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, surrounded by the most popular neighborhoods in Rio, framed by mountains, and embraced by Christ the Redeemer. The Lagoon impresses with its visuals and the reflection of the sun in its calm and quiet waters.

We’ll make a stop at Catacumba Park, where we’ll learn a bit about the typical vegetation of Rio de Janeiro, and you’ll also have the option to engage in some extra adventure activities, such as Tree Climbing, Zip Lining, and Wall Climbing (for an additional fee).

We’ll cycle around Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to the Leblon Viewpoint, a strategic stop with a view of the entire South Zone shoreline. On our way back to Leme, we’ll visit the Arpoador Rock, a natural viewpoint known for Rio de Janeiro’s most beautiful sunset. It’s common to find people applauding the sunset. The return journey is all made along the shoreline.

The route has bike paths for almost the entire way, without obstacles and no uphill climbs. Our team will always be available in case you decide to stop or rest a bit.

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and is a great opportunity to venture out cycling with Nattrip and enjoy the charms of the marvelous city!

Includes: Water and snack during the tour

Day 5 - Telegraph Stone

During the Telegraph Stone tour, we have a lush view of Perigoso Beach, Meio Beach, and Grumari, the “Wild Beaches Circuit.” The contact with nature brings us a feeling of freedom and peace that can only be found in places like the wild beaches region. It’s also possible to see Pontal do Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea, and the entire Marambaia Sandbank (one of the longest beaches on our coastline). We can also observe a good portion of the mountains of the Pedra Branca State Park and, a bit further away, the Tijuca National Park.

In private groups with transportation, we will make some stops for photos at the beautiful beaches of Prainha, Grumari, and Secret Beach.

Day 6 - Free Day

Enjoy your day at your own pace, relishing the beaches of Rio de Janeiro!

Day 7 - See you next time!

Today, our reception service will take you back to the airport/bus station (SDU or GIG), according to your schedule.

What is included in the 7-day Package for Rio de Janeiro?

• Airport/bus station to hotel and hotel to airport/bus station transfers;
• 7 days and 6 nights accommodation (Hotel Olinda Rio Hotel or similar);
• Breakfast on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7;
• Guided City Tour of the main points of Rio de Janeiro with a guide and private transport;
• Guided Ecological Tour through the natural beauties of Rio de Janeiro, with a guide trained in photography and specialized in Trails and Hiking, transport, and personal accident insurance;
• Private tour with transportation to Telegraph Stone.
• Tickets: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Does not include:

• Air and/or bus tickets;
• Other optional tours;
• Drinks and meals not described as included;
• Travel insurance;
• Any item not described as included.

What to bring for the 7-day Package to Rio de Janeiro?

• Light clothing
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Pants for hiking
• Waterproof boots or rain boots
• Flip-flops/Sandals
• Insect repellent
• Hand sanitizer
• Protective mask

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Faq travel to rio de janeiro, important information:.

• Before making any reservations, check the involved risks, what’s included, what to bring, and the FAQ. If you still have any questions, please contact us.
• By making a reservation, the tourist acknowledges awareness of the natural risks inherent to ecotourism and adventure activities, as well as the risks of the activity. If you want to know more about this, please contact us.
• Not allowed: Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, use of drugs, and carrying weapons of any kind before or during the duration of the trip, under penalty of exclusion of the participant.
• The itinerary and order of activities may be changed according to the weather and/or adverse conditions to the practice of ecotourism and adventure tourism.

Online support for your trip:

Our Travel Specialists will be attentive before and throughout your stay to answer any questions, give suggestions, and assist you in any situation.

Do I need a visa?

As a Brazilian, just an up-to-date ID allows you to cross the border to Argentina and Paraguay. Please check the requirements before traveling, as this is the tourist’s responsibility.

How to get to Rio de Janeiro?

Plane: There are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro. There are two airports, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), with the former located in the city center and the latter further away. Although we do not handle the purchase of airline tickets, our team is available to help you find the best flight options to Rio de Janeiro at the time of purchase. Contact us for more information.

By car: If you are coming from São Paulo, take the Ayrton Senna/Carvalho Pinto (SP 070) and Via Dutra (BR 116). You will reach the Linha Vermelha after approximately 430km. Coming from Belo Horizonte, follow the BR 040, which will take you to the Linha Vermelha. You will arrive from Belo Horizonte to the Ipanema shoreline after approximately 450km. Coming via Rio-Santos (BR 101), there won’t be much mystery. The highway becomes Avenida Brasil upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. From Paraty to Copacabana is around 250km. Coming from Bahia, Espírito Santo, and the Lakes Region, just take the BR 101 and check the GPS for the least traffic route. Copacabana shoreline is about 520km from Vitória.

By bus: The Rio de Janeiro Bus Station is located in the Port Area, between the center and the Rio-Niterói Bridge. It is 4km from the city center and 12km from Copacabana. It has public transportation nearby (buses and VLT)

Is there a minimum age?

The Bike Tour through the beaches depends on the child’s height and fitness, however, we can change the activity according to your needs. Just get in touch.

What is the physical effort involved?

Some of the activities of the Trip to Rio de Janeiro involve physical effort, such as the trails and the bike tour. However, these are not very difficult. Considering this, as long as you do not have reduced mobility, you will enjoy 100%. Remember that we can adapt the program according to your needs.

Do I need to train to perform the activities?

There is no need at all, after all, our guides will be there to provide all the support.

Where will we sleep?

You will sleep in hotels.

Will my cellphone work?

Yes, and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi service.

What are the luggage restrictions?

Please check the airlines’ restrictions!

Any tips for packing?

Backpacks are recommended for comfort, but you can use any type of luggage.

Who will I travel with?

Accommodations are exclusive for you, your family, and/or friends. Some of the tours and activities will be done in a group. Private activities are available upon request (the price may change in this case).

Climate and meteorology: The itinerary and the order of excursions may be subject to changes due to weather and/or adverse conditions for tourism. If necessary, Nattrip will postpone the activity to a compatible date at no additional cost.

Cancellations for personal reasons of the client: According to normative resolution number 161 of August 9, 1985, from EMBRATUR, refunds will be made by the following distribution:

Cancellation up to 30 days from the start of the activity: 90% refund of the total value; Cancellation between 29 and 21 days from the start of the activity: 80% of the total value; Cancellation with less than 21 days from the start of the activity: no refund;

No-show situations: In the case of “no-show” situations, when the client does not notify the postponement or cancellation with minimum advance notice and/or does not participate in the activity, Nattrip reserves the right not to refund any amount to the client.

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• For reservations for more than 5 people, please contact us.
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Sustainable Practices in the Tourism Industry of Rio de Janeiro

by admin | Jan 5, 2024 | Eco-Friendly Destinations | 0 comments

As a writer specializing in climate change and sustainable living, I am excited to share with you some innovative practices in the tourism industry of Rio de Janeiro that promote sustainability, eco-tourism, and renewable energy. With a focus on green products, climate change activism, and improving sleep quality, let’s explore how sustainable practices are transforming the tourism sector in this vibrant city.

1. Eco-friendly Accommodations for Restful Sleep

When visiting Rio de Janeiro, consider staying in one of the many eco-friendly accommodations available. These establishments prioritize sustainability by implementing energy-efficient practices, using organic and locally sourced materials, and promoting recycling and waste reduction. By choosing such accommodations, you not only contribute to the environment but also ensure a restful sleep in a peaceful and sustainable environment.

2. Renewable Energy in Tourism

Rio de Janeiro is taking significant strides towards a greener future by embracing renewable energy sources. Many hotels and resorts have adopted solar panels to generate clean energy, reducing their carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, these establishments not only contribute to combating climate change but also provide a tranquil atmosphere for guests to enjoy a good night’s sleep.

3. Eco-Tourism in the Tijuca Forest

The Tijuca Forest, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, offers a unique eco-tourism experience. This protected area is home to diverse wildlife and lush vegetation. Visitors can participate in guided hikes, bird-watching tours, and educational programs that promote conservation and sustainable practices. Exploring this natural wonder will not only rejuvenate your body and mind but also deepen your understanding of the importance of preserving our planet.

4. Green Products and Souvenirs

When shopping for souvenirs in Rio de Janeiro, consider purchasing green products that support local artisans and sustainable initiatives. Look for items made from recycled materials, organic fabrics, or sustainably harvested wood. By choosing eco-friendly souvenirs, you contribute to the local economy while promoting sustainable practices and reducing waste.

5. Climate Change Activism

Rio de Janeiro is a hub for climate change activism, with numerous organizations dedicated to raising awareness and promoting sustainable living. Consider joining a local group or participating in eco-friendly events and activities during your visit. Engaging in climate change activism not only allows you to make a positive impact but also fosters a sense of fulfillment that can greatly improve your sleep quality.

6. Sustainable Transportation Options

When exploring Rio de Janeiro, opt for sustainable transportation options to minimize your carbon footprint. Make use of the city’s extensive bike-sharing program or choose electric-powered vehicles for your travels. By reducing emissions and embracing sustainable transportation, you contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment, ensuring a more restful sleep for everyone.

7. Local Cuisine and Sustainable Farming

Experience the vibrant flavors of Rio de Janeiro’s local cuisine while supporting sustainable farming practices. Many restaurants and food markets in the city prioritize organic and locally sourced ingredients. By choosing these establishments, you not only enjoy delicious meals but also contribute to the preservation of the environment and the well-being of local communities.

Summary and Invitation

Rio de Janeiro offers a wealth of sustainable practices in its tourism industry. From eco-friendly accommodations and renewable energy sources to eco-tourism experiences and climate change activism, the city is committed to creating a more sustainable future. By embracing these practices, you not only contribute to the preservation of the environment but also improve your sleep quality by enjoying a restful and guilt-free experience. Explore the other articles on our website to discover more ways to live a sustainable and fulfilling life.

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4 Inspirations for Sustainable Transport from Rio de Janeiro

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Known for its beautiful natural landscapes , Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro is an iconic city. Citizens’ ability to access these and local opportunities, though, has been limited due to increased reliance on individual cars that create traffic congestion.

Low-income communities lacked access to reliable, affordable public transit. Commuters face atrociously long travel times due to intense traffic congestion exacerbated by the geography of the city. One study showed that congestion cost Rio and São Paulo $43 billion in 2013 alone.

But Rio’s transport system may be starting to switch gears. Over the past few years, city leaders have started pursuing low-carbon solutions for urban mobility. And now, in celebration of its 450th anniversary this year and as the host city of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the city is following up with concrete actions to begin transforming its image into one of a global leader in sustainable mobility.

Let’s take a look at a few of the ways in which Rio and Mayor Eduardo Paes (who is also chair of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Alliance ) are building sustainable urban solutions that can inspire.

An Operations Control Center for Better Management

Rio built its integrated control center in 2010, which allows more than 30 city agencies to monitor what’s happening across the city in real time. In the past four years, the control center has reduced emergency response time by 30 percent . The center’s capabilities come from both the technologies involved—30 kilometers of optic fiber connect 560 cameras around the city, and 100 rainfall gauges operate 24/7—and the advantages of centralization. Additionally, approximately 8,800 buses and municipal vehicles are monitored via GPS to track traffic and provide rapid response to traffic incidents.

The control center allows the city to respond more effectively to natural hazards, accidents and other events in order to keep citizens safe. "The biggest benefits are the bad things that don't happen, that won't come to reality because of it," said Mayor Paes in an interview with CNN.

A BRT Network to Serve Both Daily Commuters and Tourists

Rio’s network of high-quality bus rapid transit (BRT) serves 9 million people and saves 7.7 million hours of travel every month. Each bus on the two corridors already in place—TransOeste (56 km) and TransCarioca (39 km)—replaces 126 cars on average , resulting in a 38 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions on those corridors. The city aspires to make its BRT system the best in Brazil by 2018, and will launch the new TransOlimpica corridor in 2016 to support key locations for the Olympics and provide connectivity to the existing corridors.

A Cable Car System for Once-Isolated Communities

Rio’s hilly, low-income communities used to be only accessible by foot and informal transport. In an effort to make these communities more connected and accessible to the city center, leaders built the Teleférico do Alemão in 2011, the first mass transport cable car of its kind in Brazil. Each resident is entitled to a free roundtrip pass per day. The network spans 3.2 kilometers, with 152 cable cars that can transport 10 people each. A single trip takes only 16 minutes to connect riders to Rio’s commuter rail network, greatly expanding residents’ access to jobs, healthcare and other social resources in the region.

Creating a World-Class Cycling Network

As a part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Rio has announced its “Rio Biking Capital” ( Rio Capital da Bicicleta ) program, an initiative to develop 300 km of cycling infrastructure by 2016. The investment includes bikeways , bike paths, shared streetspace with cars and pedestrians and bike-parking infrastructure. Between 2009 and 2012, the city created 152 km of new cycling pathways along the beachfront and connected the city’s lake to the bustling Botafogo neighborhood.

Future phases of the plan will improve connectivity to both existing and future BRT and metro corridors in several neighborhoods—not just beachfront areas that rely on bike infrastructure for tourism. In 2015, the city will increase its bike share program from 60 to 260 stations, adding 2,600 new bikes. While this system remains smaller than those in leading bike-share cities like Paris, London or New York, Rio's is the second-largest in Latin America.

Building Momentum for Local and Regional Action

While the city will likely continue to face significant infrastructural and social challenges for years to come, it’s encouraging to see Rio’s leadership taking action on several fronts. These steps have the potential to influence other city leaders in Brazil, Latin America and beyond.

As the chair of C40, Mayor Eduardo Paes is already spreading the gospel. Paes will join other city leaders and experts from EMBARQ , WRI’s sustainable mobility initiative, for a Mayor’s Summit on September 9, 2015, and the International Congress on Cities and Transport conference from September 10-11, 2015 to help spread information about best practices and inspire mayoral leadership across the globe.

As for Rio, the city is only just getting started on the road towards a sustainable future.

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Tourism in Rio De Janeiro

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Tourism in Rio De Janeiro is big business, but what? And what are the most important things that we should know about tourism here? Read on to find out!

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Nestled between towering mountains and the vast Atlantic, Rio de Janeiro stands as a vibrant fusion of cultural dynamism and natural splendour. Renowned for its iconic landmarks, from the statue of Christ the Redeemer to the bustling Copacabana beach, this city represents the heart of Brazilian tourism. This article offers a succinct and comprehensive examination of Rio’s touristic highlights, appealing to both first-time visitors and experienced travellers.

Rio de Janeiro is a city located in the southeastern region of Brazil, and it is the second most populous city in the country after São Paulo. The city is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is known for its natural beauty, including its beaches, mountains, and forests.

The city is divided into several distinct regions, including the historic downtown area, known as Centro, which is home to many colonial-era buildings and landmarks such as the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, and the Candelária Church. Another notable region is the South Zone, which includes the famous beach neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, as well as the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, located atop the Corcovado mountain.

To the west of the city lies the Tijuca Forest, which is one of the largest urban forests in the world, and features a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is also home to several attractions, including the Parque Lage, the Tijuca National Park, and the Vista Chinesa lookout point.

Rio de Janeiro is also known for its bay, Guanabara Bay, which is the largest bay in Brazil and features several islands, such as the Governor’s Island and the Paquetá Island. The bay is surrounded by mountains and provides a stunning backdrop for the city.

Overall, Rio de Janeiro’s geography is diverse and offers visitors a wide range of natural and cultural attractions to explore

The tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro is a major contributor to the city’s economy, providing jobs and generating revenue for local businesses. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil, and attracts millions of visitors each year from around the world.

Rio de Janeiro’s tourism industry is largely centered around its natural beauty, including its beaches, mountains, forests, and bay. The city’s most famous landmarks, such as the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, are also major draws for tourists.

In addition to its natural attractions, Rio de Janeiro is also known for its vibrant culture, including its music, dance, and cuisine. The city is home to several museums, theaters, and festivals that celebrate Brazilian art and culture, and its nightlife is renowned for its energy and diversity.

The tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro is supported by a range of businesses, including hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and transportation services. The city’s government has also invested in infrastructure and marketing campaigns to attract more visitors and improve the overall tourism experience.

Overall, the tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro plays a vital role in the city’s economy and cultural identity, and continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs and interests of travelers from around the world

Now that we know a little bit more about tourism in Rio De Janeiro, lets take a look at some of the key statistics about the tourism industry here:

• Rio de Janeiro is the second most visited city in Brazil, after São Paulo.
• In 2019, Rio de Janeiro received over 2.8 million international visitors.
• Tourism contributes over 9% to the city’s GDP.
• The city has over 1,000 hotels, with a total of more than 60,000 rooms.
• The average length of stay for international visitors in Rio de Janeiro is 6.5 days.
• In 2019, the city hosted over 2,200 events, including conferences, exhibitions, and festivals.
• The top five source countries for international visitors to Rio de Janeiro are Argentina, the United States, Chile, France, and Uruguay.
• The tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro employs over 300,000 people.
• The most visited attractions in Rio de Janeiro are Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
• In 2019, the tourism industry in Rio de Janeiro generated over $6 billion in revenue.

Rio de Janeiro is home to many popular tourist attractions, including:

• Christ the Redeemer: This iconic statue stands at the top of Corcovado Mountain and offers stunning panoramic views of the city.
• Sugarloaf Mountain: This granite peak rises 396 meters above Guanabara Bay and provides another excellent viewpoint of Rio de Janeiro.
• Copacabana Beach: One of the world’s most famous beaches, Copacabana is known for its wide stretch of sand, lively atmosphere, and numerous bars and restaurants.
• Ipanema Beach: Another popular beach, Ipanema is known for its upscale vibe and gorgeous views of the sunset.
• Lapa Steps: Also known as the Selarón Steps, this colorful staircase was created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón and features over 2000 tiles from around the world.
• Tijuca National Park: This urban park covers over 3,000 hectares and is home to many hiking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife.
• Maracanã Stadium: One of the world’s largest football stadiums, Maracanã has hosted many historic matches and events.
• Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: This 140-hectare garden features over 6,000 species of plants and is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city.
• The Museum of Tomorrow: This modern science museum explores the future of humanity and the planet through interactive exhibits and displays.
• Samba City: This complex of warehouses is where Rio’s top samba schools create and store their costumes and floats for the annual Carnival parade. It is open for visitors year-round.

There are many different types of tourism that occur in Rio De Janeiro. Here are some of the most common:

• Beach tourism: Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beautiful beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema, which attract visitors from around the world.
• Cultural tourism: Rio de Janeiro is rich in history and culture, with many museums, galleries, and historic sites to explore.
• Nature tourism: The city is home to many natural attractions, including Tijuca National Park, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beautiful botanical gardens.
• Sports tourism: Rio de Janeiro has a strong sporting culture and hosts major events such as the Rio Carnival, the Rio Open tennis tournament, and the Rio Half Marathon.
• Adventure tourism: The city offers many opportunities for adventure tourism, such as hang gliding, rock climbing, and hiking in the surrounding mountains.
• Food tourism: Brazilian cuisine is a fusion of different cultures, and Rio de Janeiro has a vibrant food scene, with many traditional and contemporary restaurants to explore.
• Nightlife tourism: Rio de Janeiro is known for its vibrant nightlife, with many bars, clubs, and live music venues offering a range of entertainment options.
• Shopping tourism: The city has many shopping options, from street markets and independent boutiques to large malls and luxury shopping centers.
• Medical tourism: Brazil is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for medical tourism, and Rio de Janeiro has many excellent hospitals and clinics offering a range of medical treatments.
• Ecotourism: With its many natural parks, beaches, and islands, Rio de Janeiro offers many opportunities for ecotourism, including birdwatching, whale watching, and exploring the Atlantic Forest ecosystem.

Tourism is a significant contributor to the economy of Rio de Janeiro, generating jobs and income for the city and the wider region. Here are some of the economic impacts of tourism in Rio de Janeiro:

• Employment: The tourism industry is a major employer in Rio de Janeiro, creating jobs in a variety of sectors, including accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, and entertainment.
• Revenue: Tourism generates significant revenue for the city, through taxes, fees, and other charges on tourism-related activities and services.
• Investment: Tourism attracts investment in infrastructure, including hotels, transportation, and other facilities, which supports economic growth and development.
• Trade: Tourism generates trade opportunities, as visitors purchase local goods and services, supporting local businesses and industries.
• Regional development: Tourism can support the development of regional economies, by providing a market for local products and services, and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Economic diversification: Tourism can contribute to economic diversification, by creating new opportunities in sectors beyond traditional industries such as manufacturing and finance.
• Foreign exchange: Tourism generates foreign exchange earnings, as visitors spend money in the local economy, which can help to strengthen the national economy and support currency stability.

Tourism plays an important role in the economy of Rio de Janeiro, contributing to employment, revenue, investment, and regional development, and supporting economic growth and diversification

Tourism can have a range of social impacts on the city of Rio de Janeiro and its communities. Here are some of the social impacts of tourism in Rio de Janeiro:

• Cultural exchange: Tourism in Rio De Janeiro can facilitate cultural exchange between visitors and local residents, providing opportunities for learning and understanding of different cultures.
• Employment opportunities: Tourism can create employment opportunities for local residents, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.
• Poverty reduction: Tourism can contribute to poverty reduction, by creating jobs and generating income for local communities.
• Infrastructure development: Tourism in Rio De Janeiro can support the development of infrastructure in local communities, by attracting investment in public facilities such as transportation, health care, and education.
• Social tension: Tourism can sometimes cause social tension between visitors and local residents, particularly if there are cultural or economic differences between the two groups.
• Gentrification: Tourism can contribute to gentrification, by increasing demand for housing and other amenities, and driving up prices, which can displace local residents.
• Environmental degradation: Tourism can have negative environmental impacts, such as pollution and habitat destruction, which can impact the quality of life for local residents.

The social impacts of tourism in Rio de Janeiro are complex and varied, with both positive and negative effects on the city and its communities. It is important for tourism to be managed in a way that balances the economic benefits of the industry with the social and environmental impacts.

Tourism can have significant environmental impacts in Rio de Janeiro, particularly as the city is located in a region of high biodiversity and natural beauty. Here are some of the environmental impacts of tourism in Rio de Janeiro:

• Habitat destruction: Tourism development can lead to the destruction of natural habitats, such as forests and wetlands, which can impact biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Pollution: Tourism in Rio De Janeiro can contribute to pollution of air, water, and soil, particularly if there is inadequate waste management and sewage treatment infrastructure.
• Resource depletion: Tourism can place pressure on natural resources, such as water and energy, particularly in areas of high demand such as hotels and resorts.
• Climate change: Tourism in Rio De Janeiro can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through air and road transport, which can contribute to climate change and impact the environment.
• Biodiversity loss: Tourism can contribute to biodiversity loss, through habitat destruction, fragmentation, and overexploitation of natural resources, such as wildlife and flora.
• Natural hazards: Tourism can expose visitors and local residents to natural hazards, such as hurricanes and floods, particularly in coastal areas.

The environmental impacts of tourism in Rio de Janeiro can be significant and have long-term effects on the natural environment and local communities. It is important for tourism to be managed in a sustainable way, which takes into account the environmental impacts and seeks to minimize them through best practices and innovative solutions.

Rio de Janeiro has a reputation for high levels of crime, particularly violent crime. However, it is important to note that crime rates can vary significantly depending on the location and time of day. Here are some key points to consider regarding crime and safety in Rio de Janeiro:

• Violent crime: Rio de Janeiro has a high level of violent crime, particularly in certain neighborhoods and favelas. Visitors should exercise caution and avoid high-risk areas.
• Street crime: Street crime, such as theft and robbery, is common in tourist areas, particularly at night. Visitors should be aware of their surroundings and take precautions to protect their belongings.
• Scams: Scams targeting tourists are common in Rio de Janeiro, particularly around popular attractions and areas with high tourist traffic. Visitors should be cautious of anyone offering unsolicited services or deals.
• Transportation safety: Public transportation in Rio de Janeiro can be unsafe, particularly at night. Visitors should take licensed taxis or use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.
• Beach safety: Rio de Janeiro’s beaches can be crowded and have strong currents. Visitors should only swim in designated areas and follow safety guidelines.
• Police presence: There is a significant police presence in Rio de Janeiro, particularly in high-tourist areas. Visitors should cooperate with police and follow their instructions.
• Emergency services: In case of an emergency, visitors can call the emergency number 190 for police, 192 for ambulance services, and 193 for the fire department.

Overall, visitors to Rio de Janeiro should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings. By taking appropriate safety measures and being mindful of potential risks, visitors can enjoy a safe and enjoyable trip to this vibrant and culturally-rich city.

Now that we know a bit more about tourism in Rio De Janeiro, lets answer some of the most common questions on this topic:

What are the most popular tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro?

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro include Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Tijuca Forest, and the Sambadrome.

When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is during the summer months from December to February when the weather is warm and sunny. However, this is also the peak tourist season, so expect larger crowds and higher prices.

What is the local currency in Rio de Janeiro?

The local currency in Rio de Janeiro is the Brazilian Real (BRL).

Is Rio de Janeiro a safe city for tourists?

Rio de Janeiro can be safe for tourists as long as certain precautions are taken, such as avoiding certain areas at night, not carrying large amounts of cash, and being aware of pickpocketing.

What is the main language spoken in Rio de Janeiro?

The main language spoken in Rio de Janeiro is Portuguese, but English and Spanish are also widely spoken in tourist areas.

Do I need a visa to visit Rio de Janeiro?

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of some countries are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Brazil, while citizens of others can stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

What is the transportation system like in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, subways, and trains. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also widely available.

What is the nightlife like in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a vibrant nightlife, with many bars, nightclubs, and live music venues. The Lapa neighborhood is particularly famous for its lively nightlife.

What is the food like in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is known for its diverse and flavorful cuisine, with influences from African, European, and Indigenous cultures. Popular dishes include feijoada, churrasco, and seafood.

What are some outdoor activities to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro offers many outdoor activities, including hiking in Tijuca Forest, surfing at the beaches, hang gliding over the city, and taking a boat tour of Guanabara Bay.

Rio de Janeiro, with its iconic landmarks and vibrant cultural landscape, is an integral epicentre of Brazilian tourism. As the city’s tourism dynamics evolve, a judicious balance between development and preservation is essential. Stakeholders and tourists alike are tasked with the responsibility of sustaining Rio’s rich heritage while accommodating modern growth.

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Constructing a sustainable ‘tomorrow’: iconic architecture and progressive neoliberal place-making in Rio de Janeiro’s ‘Little Africa’

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Rio de Janeiro’s long-marginalised, majority Afro-descendant old port area, home to the remains of the Americas’ largest slave disembarkation wharf and Brazil’s first favela , has been subjected to recurring elite-led ‘revitalisation’ projects. A contemporary plan, Porto Maravilha (Marvelous Port), seeks to address the region’s decline through a culture-led, public-private development scheme that refashions this space as a tourist and residential hub. Based on participant-observation, interviews with protagonists, and discursive analysis of official texts, this article analyses the most spectacular addition to Rio’s previously derelict waterfront—the grandiosely titled Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow)—to demonstrate how efforts to neoliberalise space, within this postcolonial and settler-colonial urban context and beyond, are increasingly given a progressive twist. Drawing from Leslie Sklair’s pathbreaking analysis of the political economy of architectural ‘iconicity’, I interrogate the socio-spatial dimensions of the Museum as a starchitect-designed and utopian site that promotes sustainability and community empowerment, but simultaneously cultivates a market-friendly ethos. Invoking Nancy Fraser, I argue that the Museum represents an emblematic case of ‘progressive neoliberal place-making.’ Through analysing global city-making processes in Rio’s ‘Little Africa’, this article addresses longstanding lacunae in IPE and IR related to the centrality of race and colonialism in global capitalism.

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This evokes Rio’s well-known nickname of the Cidade Maravilhosa (‘Marvelous City’).

See: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/web/guest/exibeconteudo?id=894708 (accessed 1 July 2020).

See: https://museudoamanha.org.br/en/main-exhibition (accessed 5 January 2023).

On the North-South divide and meaning of the term ‘Global South’, see Funk ( 2015 ).

On interpretive approaches in/and political science, see Funk ( 2019 ).

The acronym refers to the Companhia de Desenvolvimento Urbano da Região do Porto do Rio de Janeiro (Urban Development Company of the Port Region of Rio de Janeiro).

For important conceptualisations of quilombos by Black Brazilian thinkers, see Bispo dos Santos ( 2015 ) and Nascimento ( 2021 ).

Carioca is the common Portuguese demonym for Rio’s residents.

Per this interpretation, flows of capital into ever-riskier urban projects result from a ‘crisis’ of overaccumulation, which in turn generates further potential economic instability.

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