Visiting Brazil

Beach in Brazil

Going to Angra dos Reis on a day trip from Rio de Janeiro is a great way to spend time when you are visiting Brazil.

Angra dos Reis is located on the Costa Verde, or Green Coast, an area to the west of Rio. It is a 2-hour-and-45-minute drive from the city, and the proximity makes it a great choice for a day trip. You can get to Angra dos Reis by car, taxi, or bus. Buses depart from Rio every hour and are run by a company called Costa Verde Transportation.

Angra dos Reis is known for the islands off its coast, and is popular as a luxury travel destination in Brazil. There are plenty of yachts off the shore, and many of the islands are frequented by the rich and famous.

People that go to Angra dos Reis on a day trip from Rio de Janeiro can explore the area’s beaches and waterfalls, participate in adventure sports, take cultural tours, and visit the historic city.

If you want to extend your day trip to Angra dos Reis, you can stay overnight or take a boat to the famous Ilha Grande, where there are also plenty of options accommodation.

Praia de Grumari

A Grumari Beach day trip from Rio is a great way to spend a day while visiting Brazil.

Grumari Beach is located just 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Rio de Janeiro, and is only an hour’s drive from the city center. Given that it is so easy to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Grumari Beach, it is a popular choice for a day trip.

Grumari Beach isn’t just sand and sea, either. The whole area around Grumari Beach is a nature reserve. If the beach isn’t your thing, there is still plenty to do in the area if you like the outdoors.

Whatever your taste in travel, Grumari Beach is a great place to go. Just make sure to get an early start on your Grumari Beach day trip from Rio, as the beach gets very crowded on sunny days.

Praca da Republica in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro has enough sights to keep you busy for weeks, but if you only have a few days to spend in Rio, there are some top things to do that you shouldn’t miss.

Here is my list of the top 10 things to do in Rio de Janeiro:

Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue

Spend an afternoon sunbathing at Ipanema Beach

Spend another afternoon sunbathing at Copacabana Beach

Take the funicular to the top of Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain) for gorgeous views of Rio

Take a ride through Rio on the Bonde de Santa Teresa cable car

Visit the Parque Nacional and Floresta da Tijuca and climb to the top of the Pico da Tijuca peak

Admire the modern and contemporary architecture in Barra da Tijuca

Visit the museums in Rio in the historic Centro

Go shopping in the boutiques of Ipanema and Leblon

Visit the Mordern Art Museum (MAM) in Rio