Where to Fly
GIG: the international airport of Rio is located about ~30min from Copacabana/ Leblon / Ipanema.
SDU: domestic airport which you can fly into if connecting from another major Brazilian airport.
To check VISA requirements to Brazil, check https://cibtvisas.co.uk/
Where to Stay
We recommend staying in “Zona Sul” of Rio,
in the neighbourhoods of Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana:
HOTELS
Copacabana Palace
Discount available by referencing Ursula&Matt’s wedding when booking.
Janeiro Hotel - Leblon
Discount code: UrsulaandMatt2023
Fairmont - Copacabana
Fasano Hotel
Hotel Arpoador
Sol Ipanema
Where to Eat
RESTAURANTS
Assador - www.assador.com.br
Sushi Leblon - www.sushileblon.com
Esplanada Grill - www.esplanadagrill.com.br
Posi Mozza & Mare - www.facebook.com/posimozzaemare
Rubaiyat - www.gruporubaiyat.com
Zaza Bistro - www.zazabistro.com.br
Nido - www.nidoristorante.com.br
Gajos d’Ouro - www.gajosdouro.com.br
Nino Cucina - www.instagram.com/ninocucina
Spicy Fish - www.spicyfishaf.com.br
BREAKFAST PLACES
Confeitaria Colombo at Forte de Copacabana
Emporio Jardim - www.emporiojardimrio.com.br
Parque Lage - www.plagecafe.com.br
Jobi - www.jobileblon.com.br
Belmonte - www.facebook.com/botecobelmonte
Fasano Rooftop - www.fasano.com.br
Bar Cedilha Hotel Janeiro - www.janeirohotel.rio
Bar Urca - www.barurca.com.br
BEACH QUIOSQUES
De Lamare - Ipanema/Arpoador
Azur - Leblon
What to do
Sugar Loaf
Corcovado (Christ)
Ipanema or Leblon beach: the best beaches
Hike Pedra Bonita or Pedra da Gavea
Paraglide from Pedra Bonita
Praia da Joatinga
WEATHER
April is the start of Autumn in Rio – temperatures ranging from 21 to 28 ° C
SAFETY
While Rio is wonderful, we ask that you please be conscious of your surroundings,
and recommend to avoid wearing flashy/ expensive jewellery and watches.
LANGUAGE
Portuguese; most people don’t speak good English,
but Brazilians are friendly enough and will make the effort to understand tourists.
GETTING AROUND
We recommend Uber-Black or asking the hotel to call a taxi company for you.
