If you’re interested in traveling to an exotic locale in order to escape frigid winter temperatures then there’s no better time to travel to Rio de Janeiro. Located along the coast of Brazil, Rio embraces a balmy temperature almost all year. In fact, that temperature rarely goes below 68 degrees. While the weather can best be described as mild, the city does see its fair share of rain in the summer so it’s a good idea to pack a rain coat when packing for your travel to Rio. Beyond that, packing for your trip to this fascinating city is easy-throw in some good quality sunblock, a pair of shades, a swimsuit and you’re set to go.
For those who like to party and have a good time, there is no better time to travel to Rio than during Carnaval. The city shifts into full party gear and just walking along the streets of this vibrant city and you can easily feel the excitement pulsing through the natives and tourists alike. While Carnaval can be very excited and is definitely a time of year to be savored when you travel to Rio, you should also be prepared for the fact that prices on just about everything begin to climb during Carnaval; easily the peak tourist season. Due to the fact that more people are thronging to this Brazilian coastal city than any other time of the year you should also anticipate the fact that there are almost naturally more issues with safety.
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en planning your travel to Rio, keep in mind that Carnaval lasts for five days beginning on midnight the Friday before Ash Wednesday. This is definitely not a time to travel to Rio for those who are easily embarrassed or for those who are even the least bit shy. While there are plenty of good times, dancing and laughing to go around during Carnaval; one must also keep in mind that liquor and nudity tend to be a large portion of the parades and other spectacles one will see in Rio during Carnaval. You may want to reconsider bringing the young ones if you plan to travel to Rio during Carnaval.
If Carnaval sounds a little too risqu? for your tastes, not to worry because there are plenty of other opportunities to have a good time in Rio throughout the year. The Festas Juninas takes place in June and is easily the most important folklore festival in the country. Besides the festivals, there is also plenty to do just about any time of the year you choose to travel to Rio. Consider such activities as hiking, rock climbing, surfing or just lounging on the beach. Also, don’t forget to catch some of the breathtaking sights while you’re in Rio that you will never forget. Be sure to put the Ilha Fiscal, lime-green neogothic palace, and the Museu de Folcl?rico Edson Carneiro; home to some of Brazil’s most beautiful folkart, to your list of must-do activities when you travel to Rio.
