Rio de Janeiro Travel Forum

Hey,

I am gonna be in rio for one week in february. Havent decided if gonna do it independent or join a 1 week tour. Just wondering if anyone had any advice on whether there is a particularly good hostel to stay in as a lone traveller(i.e.one that runs day tours etc. and is lively socially). Alternatively does anyone know any companies that run good, reasonably priced 1 week tours in rio? All advice appreciated

Toch

Hi there ,I was in Rio in Nov `07 for 3 days and stayed in the Premier Copacabana on Rua Tonelero and the rate was $US 85 per day breakfast included.It is about 10 minutes walk from the beach.The staff spoke good English and there was a safe in the room ,so you can lok all your valuables in it and not walk around with bulging pockets.

Heinrich

Here's a relatively recent thread on hoStels in Rio where you can meet other travelers to hang out with:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1457206

A good site for info on things to do/sights to see/neighborhoods is:
www.ipanema.com

Hello, I am not tourist guide but I work on a french restaurant and I am english student, Would like practise my english with you,I will have vacation on february if you want it send me a email alexsanderrj@hotmail.com .

I can be your free guide here just to learn more english.