Samba, Sun, Sand, Soccer (football) = Sensational South American Destination. What are we talking about Rio de Janeiro of course!
Pop quiz: What is the capital city of Brazil?
Brasilia, not Rio de Janeiro. But don’t feel bad if you got this wrong because Rio de Janeiro was the capital until 1960!
Must see attractions
- Ipanema Beach – Gorgeous beach located between Leblon and Arpoador
- Cristo Redentor – an icon of Rio de Janeiro, it is 120 feet tall from the pedestal.
- Lapa – it is famous for its Arcos da Lapa an aqueduct built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from Carioca river.
- Pão de Açúcar – also known as Sugar Loaf Mountain it is 1299 feet above sea level.
- Maracanã - this football stadium was built for when Brazil hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Soccer/Football
Over in Brazil, soccer is a religion and a visit to Maracanã is a must see. Catch the latest matches played by rival teams Flamengo, Vasco, Fluminense, Botafogo
Essential Football Phrases
Uma cerveja – A beer
Desculpe, onde fica o estádio? – Excuse me, where is the stadium
Este é o meu lugar – That’s my seat
Que golo! – What a goal!
Que jogo – What a game!
Local Tips!
Looking for an excellent market full of alternative trinkets be sure to visit Praça General Osório in Ipanema every Sunday.
I have been advised by a local that it important to haggle whenever possible. Especially if you are buying a drink on the beach. Make sure that you ask how much before you buy. As a rough guideline I have been told that you should not pay more than R$3.00 for a beer, no more than R$6.00 for a Caipirinha, though apparently if you play your cards right you can get one for R$3.00! Or so I am told.
Basic Portuguese
Sim – Yes
Não – No
Muito prazer em conhecer – Pleased to meet you
Olá – Hello
Adeus – Good bye
Orbrigado (male) Obrigada (female) – Thank you.
O meu nome é – My name is
Fala inglês? – Do you speak english?
Desculpe, não falo português – I’m sorry, I don’t speak Portugese
Preciso de ajuda – I need help.
Onde é o lavabo, faz favor? – Where is the toilet please?
How to get there
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