Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro
Best time of year to visit Rio de Janeiro
Despite all the madding crowds and high prices during the carnival period, go hit adorable Brazilian beaches from December to March as it is considered the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro. Summer is perfect for swimming and tanning as days are hot. However, due to numerous celebrations from Christmas to Carnival, try to book in advance. Pack an umbrella with you as downpours are frequent. The period of April and May is generous with cheaper accommodation and famous for exotic fruits like cupuaçu, avocado, and jaboticaba. Even though room rates from June to November are significantly higher, winter and spring in Rio are mild and adorable for surfing and sightseeing. And what a terrible mistake not to visit an unforgettable Jardim Botânico in the midst of spring!
18 THINGS TO DO IN RIO DE JANEIRO (NOVEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 28)
Beach Season
The beaches of Rio are among the most famous in the world and there's a good reason for this
Lapa
Samba lessons for free at a Lapa street party
Capybara Watching (Breeding Season)
In Rio, capybaras live in parks so you'll have an opportunity to watch baby capybaras play and socialize right in the middle of the city
Watching the Sunset
The atmosphere and the magnificent landscape of the city make Rio a perfect place to enjoy the sunset
Tijuca Forest
Discover the wildlife inside the city
Blocos
Carnival street parties are a must-see!
Caipirinha
A strong drink for a hot summer night
Football at Maracanã Stadium
If football is a religion for Brazilians and Pele is a god, then Maracanã is a temple
Açaí Berry
A local favorite in Rio tastes like chocolate and wild berries
Feijoada
Taste Rio with the traditional nourishing stew of beans with beef or pork
Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico
A whole tropical ecosystem in one park
Kayaking
Get a different perspective of the city on a kayaking tour
Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird
Watching colourful Hummingbirds play and try to attract each other will make your day
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
The best way of traversing calm waters
Passionfruit or Maracujá
Try passionfruit and become as passionate as the Brazilians
Mango
There are so many ways to eat the delicious apple of the tropics
Papaya
A great fruit rich in vitamin C
Guava or Goiaba
The dessert called "Romeo and Juliette" made of guava will help you understand what a perfect combination really means
27 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Rio Carnival
out of rangeCarnival is an essential part of life and a deep-rooted tradition in Rio
Festa Junina
out of rangeTraditional Brazilian parties with local food, games, and dancing
ArtRio
out of rangeAn international Art Fair you should not miss while visiting Rio
Hiking
out of rangeRio with its hills and urban forests is a hiking paradise
New Year's Eve
out of rangeA mysterious celebration with candles, fireworks, and samba
Festa da Iemanjá
out of rangeThe festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda
Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival)
out of rangeOne of the best film festivals in South America
Blue Manakin Mating Dance Watching
out of rangeWatching one of worlds showiest birds trying to impress females is a lot of fun
Hang Gliding
out of rangeEnjoy a panoramic view of Rio while flying above it
Oi Rio Pro
unconfirmedA great surfing gathering and a presigious competition
Surfing
out of rangeConquer the wild winter waves of the Atlantic ocean
Jaboticaba
out of rangeWine can be made not only out of grapes!
Christmas Celebrations in Rio
out of rangeYears of colonization and thousands of immigrants from around the world make the Christmas traditions in Rio so special
Futevôlei or Footvolley
out of rangeA typical Brazilian game that will keep you having fun on the beach
Cycling
out of rangeA fast and economical way to explore Cidade Maravilhosa—the Marvellous City
Coffee Bean Harvesting
out of rangeTasting a cup of fragrant Arabica is a must in Brazil
St. Sebastian's Day
out of rangeRio has its holiday not on the day of foundation, but on the day of the patron—St. Sebastian
Carnival Street Food
out of rangeBrazil is famous for its cuisine just as much as for its football. Carnival street snacks are a great way to get a quick taste
Bacalhau
out of rangeA dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations
Cupuaçu
out of rangeA delicious fruit with a creamy pulp
Dia de São Jorge
out of rangeSaint George is the second most important saint for Cariocas and his holiday is celebrated with a lot of excitement
Brazil's Independence Day
out of rangeFreedom means a lot to Rio natives and they know how to celebrate it
Rock Climbing
out of rangeThe hills that surround the city offer a wide range of rock climbing routes of varying difficulties
Mango Trees in Bloom
out of rangeHuge mango trees are a truly beautiful sight while flowering
Rabanada
out of rangeFrench toast with a Brazilian flair, a 'must have' on any Christmas table
Avocado
out of rangeThe super nutritious avocado will not only upgrade any sandwich or salad but is great in desserts too
Three-Toed Sloth Mating Season
out of rangeThe usually solitary sloths gather only for mating and this is when they're most active
