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A carioca official tour guide based in Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Quintella, known to friends as Carioca, guides in English, Portuguese and Spanish. He shows Rio through architecture, history, culture and the city’s beaches, and also covers Angra dos Reis, Balneario Camboriu and Petrópolis. Expect a friendly local pace, with car transport in a KIA CARENS when practical, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf to downtown walks and carnival rhythms. Guests mention how much he helps them enjoy the city he was born in and loves, turning Rio into an experience you can really feel.
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Start from Rio de Janeiro on a 12-hour cruise experience to the beaches of Búzios. Enjoy the natural beauty of this small and sophisticated paradise, with cryst...
Visit the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and ride the rack railway through the lush greenery of the Tijuca Rain Forest. Ascend Corcovado Mountain to behold...
Sail around graceful coves, sandy beaches, and little islands on crystal-clear waters in Angra dos Reis. Swim in enticing turquoise blue waters while...
Take in the beauty of Rio de Janeiro to the west and the municipal district of Niterói to the east on a schooner tour across Guanabara Bay. Admire sev...
Get a feel for the legends and stories behind old historic buildings as you explore the Portuguese colonial heart of the city. See major attractions i...
Ride a cable car to Morro de Urca and Sugar Loaf Mountain, with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral for photo opportunities and a brief history lesso...
Enjoy a panoramic tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro, passing landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square before heading to Urca f...
Explore Petrópolis, the Imperial City located 60 km from Rio, on a historical tour through some of its most emblematic landmarks. Visit the Imperial M...
Watch a Carnival show by professional dancers, complete with live Samba music from 10 pm to 12 am, with 'Show + Dinner' and 'Show Only' options availa...