![]() Luckily, taxis are in abundance in Rio and are pretty cheap. There are times when an Uber is much more appealing than pubic transport though. After a hard night partying in Lapa, you may not want to hang around waiting for a bus. ![]() Taxis and Ubers tend to have the same issue as Rio’s buses, with the main party areas being closes to traffic, meaning you will not be able to get close to the action. However, buses still run throughout the week of Carnival and with over 100 lines running and as long as you do some research on which bus to catch, you should be fine. The simplest way to travel throughout Rio de Janeiro during carnival is either on foot or via the city’s metro system. The train lines are far from extensive but there are stations close to the majority of the main sights. The trains are clean, air conditioned and reliable so at 5BRL per trip, it’s a steal.īuses on the other hand, are much more susceptible to the flurry of sudden road closures caused by parties, parades and blocos (more on these later). Plus, an apartment away from the cacophony of revellers will mean you can catch some sleep when it all gets too much. The pads in Copacobana and Ipanema fill up fast but it’s cheaper to easier to find somewhere to stay in a quiet neighbourhood such as Botafogo or Flamengo. Although again, the hosts become fully booked weeks in advance so make sure you’re organised.Ĭan’t find a couch to crash on? Chances are that it’ll be easier to find an apartment to rent on Airbnb. Not only will you have free digs, but you get the added benefit of a local to give you tips and show you the best parties. ![]() It’s worth noting that hostels & hotels will raise their prices 5-fold during the main week of carnival, with that the best ones filling up weeks or even months in advance so it is recommended that you book early.įor the budget traveller, To get round the extortionate dorm rates, the cheapest accommodation option is couchsurfing. They also have a couple of Rio de Janeiro’s best beaches, giving you a place to relax away from the mayhem if you should need to. Both of these neighbourhoods are relatively safe with a good tourist infrastructure, from easy-to-reach metro connections to a good selection of restauraunts, bars and accommodation. Although the parties take place throughout the city and the Sambadrobe is situated in downtown, I would recommend that you base yourself in either Ipanema or Copacabana. Rio de Janeiro is an enormous, sprawling metropolis so deciding on which area of the city to base yourself for Rio Carnival can be a little perplexing.
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