Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
See the Rio de Janeiro pageRio de Janeiro or São Paulo?
Brazil’s two largest cities: Rio for its beaches and mountains, São Paulo for its museums and food.
Brazil
São Paulo
South America's largest metropolis: museums, food, street art and nightlife.
See the São Paulo pageOur advice
Rather Rio de Janeiro for: beach and sunshine, nature and the great outdoors.
Rather São Paulo for: cities and culture.
| Rio de Janeiro | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | February, December | — |
| Atmosphere | Beach and sunshine, Nature and the great outdoors, Nightlife and fun | Cities and culture, Nightlife and fun |
| First visit: where to stay | Copacabana | Avenida Paulista |
| Neighbourhoods | Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, Santa Teresa, Botafogo | Avenida Paulista, Jardins, Vila Madalena and Pinheiros |
| Languages | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real (BRL) | Brazilian Real (BRL) |
| Power plugs | C, N | C, N |
| Driving | On the right | On the right |
| Time | Rio and São Paulo: UTC−3, no daylight saving | Rio and São Paulo: UTC−3, no daylight saving |
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