Culture & Lifestyle
-
December 2 20166 Tips for a Perfect New Year's Eve in Rio
New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro is an exuberant celebration that everyone should experience once in their lifetime. We tell you how to prepare for it all.
-
September 30 2016
A Celebration of Culture from Northeast Brazil
The Feira de São Cristovão in Rio de Janeiro is a celebration of all things Northeast Brazil – food, dance, music, culture. Daytours4u maps it out.
-
September 7 2016
5 Artisanal Cachaças to Taste in Brazil
You can't travel to Rio de Janeiro and not taste the iconic Brazilian sugarcane spirit: cachaça. Here are 5 artisanal cachaças to try while you're there.
-
November 12 2015
Carioca Fashion: What to Wear in Rio De Janeiro
Check out our guide on what to wear in Rio de Janeiro and make sure you don't overpack for your trip.
-
September 29 2015
The Carioca Guide to Cachaça: What, How and Where to Drink It
Cachaça is a Brazilian distilled spirit and something you must try on your travels to Brazil. This national alcohol and the key ingredient in a caipirinha deserves a detailed look at the different types, how to drink it and where to...
-
July 16 2015
The classic drink of Brazil: all you need to know about Caipirinha
Caipirinha is an easy-to-make drink that has become the classic drink of Brazil. Traditionally prepared with cachaça (rum from sugar cane fermentation), raw sugar, crushed lemons or limes, and ice, the caipirinha is served in every bar in Brazil. Caipirinha...
-
June 22 2015
Winter in Rio de Janeiro: How to spend an unforgettable vacation
Winter in Rio de Janeiro: As the new season approaches, Rio de Janeiro citizens are all getting out their umbrellas and dusting off their coats. Because it is a tropical city, Rio de Janeiro's winter has temperatures much warmer than...
-
April 17 2015
How to stay safe in Rio: tips and recommendations
As much we love Rio de Janeiro, let's face it: it doesn't have the best reputation in the world when it comes to safety. But before you freak out and imagine the whole city feels like a scene from City...
-
March 11 2015
How to Get Around Rio de Janeiro
At some point during your time in Rio de Janeiro you're going to want to leave the beach (hard to believe, isn't it!). The city is large and spread over a vast distance, so using public transport is inevitable. Luckily...
-
December 26 2014
How To Survive Summer in Rio de Janeiro
Summer in Rio de Janeiro is hot, and we're not just talking about the beautiful people and the electric nightlife. The first official day of summer hit 39ºC, with a real feel reaching closer to 50ºC. So if you're heading to...
-
November 14 2014
Beer & Botecos: How to Act Like a Carioca at a Bar
The carioca way of life usually amazes tourists who visit Rio for the first time. Cariocas (Rio locals) are really easy-going, have the beach as their back garden and – above all – are super sociable. This attitude extends to the nightlife...
-
November 5 2014
Boteco Food: What to Eat and Drink
Botecos are carioca’s answer to bars and boteco food is their answer to late night beer induced hunger. At some point on your trip, you will find yourself stopping at Boteco for a beer, snack, or both. So what would...
