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It’s hard to describe Rio de Janeiro in a few words, but we’ll give it a shot: Beaches, samba and energy! Whether you love adventure, culture or just a good party, no one is immune to the attraction of the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City). Put on your thongs and book flights to Rio de Janeiro—you’ll soon be basking in the sun.

Getting Around Rio de Janeiro

Taxis and pre-booked shuttles are the easiest ways to get from Galeao International Airport (GIG) to hotels in Rio de Janeiro, but if you’d rather save your reals for caipirinhas on the beach, there are several bus routes connecting with the Metro and beaches. Once you’re settled, the Metro-and-taxi combination is your new best friend, especially during rush hour.

When You Land…

Early birds are on to something: Watching Rio come alive should be on every bucket list. Take a morning cable car ride 395m up to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain for a 360-degree view of the city, mountains and sea.

If you’ve got an afternoon flight to Rio de Janeiro, your plan is obvious: Hit the beach! Copacabana, Ipanema, Vermelha…or all of them! Evening arrivals are just in time to samba. Whether you want to keep it classy in Ipanema or party with the cariocas (locals) in Lapa, you can always count on samba.

Live Like a Local

To hang out with the Cariocas (Rio natives), get to Travessa do Comercio for happy hour. Drink some chopps (small beers), eat some petiscos (snacks), then join the artsy crowd at the Centro Cultural for local theatre, concerts and art shows—and possibly more snacks, if you hit the right night.The phrase “joie de vivre” may be French, but no one captures it better than Cariocas. You’ll be feeling it yourself when you book cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro on Wotif. Once you return from your holiday, you’ll really know its true meaning.