Before travelling to Rio, you may want/need to contact the Brazilian diplomatic representation in your Country. Find here a compilation (.DOC format) of Brazilian Embassies addresses worldwide.
Once in Brazil, for any further help or assistance should you contact your consulate. Consulates in Rio
It also might be helpful if you take a look in a: Dictionary for common expressions
We have selected some links to web pages containing touristic information. We hope you'll be able to find everything you need to know about Rio de Janeiro. Should you find something you may find useful to be listed here, please contact us.The months of January and February are high season in Rio, so it is better to make your reservation as soon as you can.
www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur
RioTur - This is our official web page. In portuguese, english, spanish and french.
www.abasefortravelinfo.com/riodejaneirocity.html
Lots of other links.
www.ipanema.com
rio.de.janeiro.hotelguide.net
www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/rio_de_janeiro
Maps:www.apontador.com.br
An excellent reference. It has all Rio de Janeiro maps and how to get from point to point. Unfortunately, only available in Portuguese.
www.faperj.br/mapa_da_ciencia/f_cidade.html
A map with the science institutes in Rio.Pictures:
At the airport : You find easily
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