Dotted throughout the archipelago and along the jagged coastline are hotels and resorts, but the place rarely gets too crowded ... Barely an hour away from Rio, the colonial, nay imperial, city of ...
From sexy Ipanema and Copacabana, to more secluded and slightly lesser-known stretches of sand, like Prainha Beach, Brazil's Rio de Janeiro is best known for its beaches. Grab your sunscreen and ...
In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep in mind that some tourists have been involved in armed robberies (in these cases, always hand over your belongings).