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Most Important tips for Rio de Janeiro
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 03:50:54 (via www.travelpost.com)
With 6 million people occupying an area of 485 square miles, Rio is the second largest city in Brazil. Take a look at this useful information about Rio.
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Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 03:52:18
Interesting article!!! I am planning to visit Rio =) And i have question: Is it safe to use taxi in Rio? My Friend told me that taxi drivers are crazy in Rio %)
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Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 05:48:15
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil with certainty is a place of warm and friendly people, I live here and even with a reputation of being a violent city, I believe so in every major city ... there is safe anywhere in the mundo.Quem is visiting Brazil give a hint, visit Arraial do Cabo in the region of lakes, a small town, but of incomparable beauty, with beaches, crystalline waters and calm.
 
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 07:58:50
It is safe to use taxi in Rio, i live in Rio and I love my city !! Rio de Janeiro is so beautiful !!
I don't change my city for nothing !!!
Rio de Janeiro is the best and beautiful city in Brazil !!!
Enjoy your travel !!!
 
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 13:10:33
Posted by: Elisa

I believe it's as safe to take a taxi in Rio as anywhere in the world (except, of course, those messy places in Middle East).
The worse that can happen is the driver decide to try a longer way than what's necessary, only to get some more money. And as tourists usually aren't familiar with the city, they would never realize if the driver is playing or not this little trick. Besides this, everything is OK.
 
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 17:42:09
Yes, it is safe to use taxi here, actually it´s one of the safest ways to know the city. But be careful with the ones you catch on the airport ou bus station, they can be expensiver. Always prefer radio taxis.
The subway information of this article is old! Now the Metro costs R$2,60, the single ticket. You can buy the integrated ticket too, it´s a little bit expensiver, like R$3,10, but you can get the subway and a integrated bus too, and these buses are better than the regular one and they have a route map. The metro operates now from mon-sat from 5am to midnight, and Sundays and holidays from 7am to 11pm.
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-11 16:03:40
Rio de Janeiro is an amazing place and have special people!! The people here are so friendly and receptive. You have many options to have fun and have good cities (Buzios, Angra dos Reis, Petropolis...)around here to visit. So welcome to Rio de Janeiro and enjoy your trip! =)
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Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-22 13:50:26
My name is bianca I live in Rio de Janeiro and love this city, there is no place more beautiful, and people who know how to enjoy life to making the most !!!!!!
I have always lived in Rio de Janeiro (already has 22 years) and never change the quiz I assure city and invite everyone to come visit me !!!!!!!

Desculpas by my written in English!
Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-18 19:55:35
Rio de Janeiro is a very warm and hospitable city that loves to receive affection and dedication with all their tourists.
Visit the city of Rio and the Lakes region as Buzios and Arraial do Cabo. There has beautiful beach. Have fun and good trip!
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Submitted by Anonymous on 2008-08-18 19:56:20
Rio de Janeiro is a very warm and hospitable city that loves to receive affection and dedication with all their tourists.
Visit the city of Rio and the Lakes region as Buzios and Arraial do Cabo. There has beautiful beach. Have fun and good trip!
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