Information about Rio de Janeiro

Rio Carnival is one of the world’s best known events. Its glittering costumes and samba inspire thousands of visitors to take a Rio de Janeiro vacation. Hotels host Rio Carnival balls and parties through the night.

Our Rio de Janeiro Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Brazil. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s...