Rio di Janeiro holidays rentals World class beaches, laid back atmosphere and family friendly
Rio de Janeiro needs no introduction being famous throughout the world for its Carnival, mind blowing beaches and spectacular scenery. Rio sits on Brazil's Atlantic coast and is the second largest city in Brazil with a population of 6.7m. It is blessed with pristine natural beauty starting with the majestic mountains that surround the city. The Tijuca National Park is home to the higest peak at 1,022m and is a very popular hiking route.
The nightlife can be as laid back or as vibrant as you want it to be making it appealing for everyone. Centro & Lapa are the places to head to for lively evening entertainment. Here, you will discover some of the best dance venues in Brazil and for live music, you won't find anything better than the Circo Voador (The 'Flying Circus').
| Key Facts | |
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| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
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| Couples | ✔ |
| Capital | Brasília, Central Plateau |
| Known for | Rio carnival (it runs from 20th to 30th April 2022 |
| Time difference | GMT -3 |
| Best time to visit | Nov to March with temperatures from 27°C to 33°C |
| Main international airport | Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport |
Featured holiday rentals in Rio
Staying in a villa or apartment for your holiday in Rio de Janeiro, gives you the flexibility to do what you want when you want. The self catering accommodation caters for all budgets and tastes from beautiful luxury villas in the mountains with private pools to chic, stylish apartments overlooking the spectacular beaches.
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Top things to see & do in and around Rio
Rio and the surrounding area is packed with things to see and do for the whole family starting with a relaxing day on its world famou Copacabana beach.
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| Take the 2-stage cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain - not to be missed | ✔ |
| Spend time on the famous Copacabana beach | ✔ |
| Tijuca National Park and Cristo Redentor and Corcovado | ✔ |
| Hiking around the Tijuca National Park | ✔ |
| Take a day trip and see the famous Iguaçu Falls | ✔ |
| Salvador's Pelourinho - UNESCO World Heritage site | ✔ |
| From Manaus, take a boat trip on the Rio Negro through the rain forest | ✔ |
Our view on vacation rentals in Rio de Janeiro
With an enviable tropical climate, superb sailing and diving and home to one of the “Top 10 Beaches in the World,” it is no wonder why Rio de Janeiro is one of the most revisited beach resorts in Brazil.
