Rio
Rio de Janeiro, also known as "The Marvelous City," is a vibrant and exciting destination located in Brazil. It is famous for its stunning beaches, samba music, and vibrant culture, making it a top destination for travelers seeking a fun and lively vacation. Having being colonized by more than one nation and empire, this outstanding city had to dig deep into its heels to realize the amazing identity it has today. It is regarded as a "city of contrasts" where you can find the sea on one side, mountains on another and elsewhere lavish buildings mix with simpler neighborhoods. Travelers love coming to Rio for the awesome beaches, shopping malls, clubs and festivals that take place throughout the year. If you're thinking of devouring delicious food then the traditional food like churrasco (Brazilian BBQ) is just the ticket, not to mention the Caipirinha cocktails to wash it all down.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars - Generally, Tipping is not compulsory and also not expected from the local people. Service charges (around 10 %) are added to hotel or restaurant bills at the end.
Taxi- It is not obligatory to give tips to taxi drivers. However, taxi drivers round up the fare as a tip for their services. Special or radio taxis do not use typical taximeters and always charge more than the original amount.
Hotels- A tip of 1 reais per bag is always appreciated, especially when carrying your luggage to your room.
Lingo in Rio.
Welcome to Slang City! People born in Rio are known as “Cariocas” and when they speak they drive the point that when in Rio on vacation, knowing the slang is not an option. Chill, we at WKNDTRP are throwing you a lifeline here. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Hello (common forms of greeting) = Bom dia, boa tarde, etc.
Good morning (good afternoon) = Bom dia (boa tarde)
Good evening (good night) = Boa noite
How are you? = Como vai você?
Caraca = Oh my gosh (For example, ‘it is raining a lot/bucket loads’ would be está chovendo pra caraca)
Tchau = Goodbye (very informal and most used)
Maluco = Crazy, nuts. But as slang it can mean either “dude”, “guy”, or “girl”
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Saúde = Health! (the most common toast)
Com Colarinho = How to order beer in Brazil - Order yours com colarinho (with collar) for a thick layer of foam on top to keep the beer cool and creamy
Chopp Claro = Ask for chopp claro if you’d like a lager, or chopp escuro for a darker variety such as a malzbier or bock
Uma mesa para … pessoas, por favor = A table for… people, please
Oi, amigo! Pode pôr para viagem? = Hey buddy, can I have this to go?
Eu quero um bife bem/mal passado = I will have a well done/rare steak
A conta, por favor! = The check / bill, please!
Get your flirt on!
Brazilian Portuguese
Oi, sumido/sumida = Hey. Long time no see
Posso te pagar uma bebida?= Can I buy you a drink?
Podemos conversar um pouco?= Can we talk a bit?
Você quer dançar? =Do you want to dance?
Quer sair comigo? = Do you want to go out with me?
Quero te conhecer melhor = I would like to get to know you better
Você é muito bonita/bonito = You are very pretty/handsome
Posso te beijar? = Can I kiss you?
Quero te ver de novo = I want to see you again
Transport from Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG) Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Rio De Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG) to Rio city centre - by bus, taxi or metro.
Bus.
To reach the city by bus from the airport, you can take one of Expresso Recreio’s Frescão buses – lines 2145 and 2016 pass through the city. Another option is to take a BRT bus to the Vincente de Carvalho metro station from where you take the L2 metro into the city. Taking the bus is a slower method of transportation, and you may have to do some extra walking or take a short taxi ride to arrive your final destination. The buses are fairly comfortable and there is space for luggage.
Taxi.
Taking a taxi is the fastest and easiest way to reach the city centre from Rio de Janeiro airport as a taxi will take you directly from the airport to your final destination. You can hire either a taxi with a fixed rate inside the airport, or you can take a metered taxi from just outside the airport for a cheaper rate. A great alternative to the taxi is to book a transfer such as Welcome Pickups which provides professional English-speaking drivers for a competitive flat rate.
Bus + Metro.
The cheapest method of reaching the city airport is to take a combination of the BRT (bus rapid transit system) and the metro. This method is a bit trickier for travelers new to the region as it requires a couple of transfers. The BRT bus stops at both terminals of Rio de Janeiro airport. At Terminal 1, the bus stops at exit H, and at Terminal 2, it stops at exit D. You will make your transfer from the BRT bus to the L2 metro at the Vincente de Carvalho metro station.
Best time to travel.
Best times are between December and March, when the weather is warm and sunny enough to hit the beaches.
