I made 8 trips to Brasil with my (now ex) wife and (half Brazilian) son over ten years, mainly to Rio where she is from. Rio is pretty amazing. Like many cities you need to know where 'not to go', but much of it is great. I would recommend having a local with you or traveling in a group if possible. Be vigilant. This video does a great job of a quick intro. Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon are the primary Rio beaches. Reasonable hotels can be found easily. I am glad Buzios was covered - it is one of my favorite places in the world. (I recommend Praia Joao Fernandandes or Fernandinho beaches). Some people do speak English and it is as common as Spanish there. Learning English is big there. As the couple point out, Google translate and lens are great tools. (Ironically when she speaks about knowing no Portuguese they show a sign in Spanish). Two places not mentioned were Centro (Downtown) and Ilha Grande. Downtown has some pretty amazing buildings and colonial architecture. (Rio was founded the same year as St Augustine Fla). Ilha Grande is an island national park larger than Manhattan. It is spectacular. Located about 2 hours west of town - it has some of the most amazing coral reefs (as great as Hawaii, Caribbean, or Fla Keys) and tropical islands I have ever seen. Touristy things like Christo Redeentor (the Christ statue) and Pao da Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain - cable car) are once in a lifetime must-do places. Boa Viagem!

I'm glad you decided to post the video. These tips will be very helpful especially with the safety. Locals as well as employees at any hotel or hostel (and Airbnb hosts too) will have good information on where to go and where not to go. It would be cool to visit Brazil one of these days though! Great video!

Yeah, beach culture in Brazil is different. The beach for us is an active place. We go to do sports, to listen to music, to dance, to eat, and have fun in general. It's not a place to sit down and do nothing.

It’s on my bucket list I am so excited to go there with all informative info your share thanks 👌🏻❤️

Nice video, good observations and fantastic views of your brief first peak at a gigantic country. Brazil is bigger than the continental US, spanning across both hemispheres. It’s people (a mix of many cultures) and its immensity are waiting for you with open arms, just as the Cristo statue on Corcovado is trying to tell you. Always with open arms. Well done for seeing these several places in just 20 days. I know you guys will go back for more, many many times. Muito obrigado!!

You actually gave tips about Rio, not Brazil. Rio most famous urban beaches are not quiet, but Brazil has tons of quiet beaches to be explored. Search about Lençóis Maranhenses, Fernando de Noronha, Península de Maraú, Itacaré, and so many other places on the coast. Even in Rio city there are wild beaches that are not crowded, such as Praia do Perigoso and others. There's actually a tour that some ppl do to the wild beaches in Rio, it's called 'Wild beaches hiking'.

Great video! Helpful disclaimer! Glad to hear your perspective!

Great video and very informative. We are going there next year and we will try all the places you mentioned.

simply Rio is the best place in the world. if you disagree it's because you haven't visited yet. the food is great, people are friendly, weather is pleasant, beautiful natural landscapes... not to mention the rich culture and we have the most beautiful women in the world, with several different types for all tastes. r*cism doesn't exist here, the people are very welcoming. the nightlife is very lively with many options, you never get tired. if there is a place on earth that is blessed it is Rio de Janeiro I am proud to have been born in this blessed country, I feel like experiencing other cultures but I would not trade my country for any other

this is very helpful! thank you!

Congrats! I`m from Brazil and I think you made a grade job describing Rio as you did.

Thank you so much for sharing! I’m planning to go hopefully next year, this video is really helpful! As you said, you have to be careful with phones/cameras, how did you feel videoing your trip? Incredible footage 🥰

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I loved this video.

Parabéns!!! excelente vídeo.

Muito bom!!!!

Thank you for sharing your video and your experience. I am going to Rio on September, i am very exciting. I am Iranian too and like your canal 👍 خیلی سپاسگزارم

Isto sim é um verdadeiro paraíso... Glória a Deus por isso.

Thank you for Sharing your experiences. Could Share some More Details on your itinerary, in which Places you stayed for how Many days and Whether this was too Short or too Long?

Thank you for sharing a balanced view of your experience ❤️ I’ve lived in Rio (I love it) for over a year now and out of all the places I’ve been too Rio is where I’ve had the most culture shocks… I make videos about it 😂 The beaches are busy, best time to go is in the morning in the middle of the week - also when you went during carnival time many people have time off work so it will be extra packed ❤️ Because it’s super different to the UK, The venders on the beach used to annoy me - I couldn’t understand why they kept asking me to buy things but then my perspective shifted and I realised (yes they want to earn money, it’s their job) but also they are there to make your experience at the beach easier - you just sit there and can buy almost anything! 😊❤️ The trails aren’t really a place to relax in nature like your said 😆 but some are protected by security and you can relax such as vista chinesa, sugarloaf and a few more 😊❤️

Muito legal viu ❤😊

Lugar Maravilhoso para visitar

Hello, where did you book the arraial boat tour for only $24? Thanks

Arraial do Cabo also has a fantastic beach called Praia do Forno. The posadas are really fantastic. If you go to Cabo Frio, you gotta go to Praia do Forte, a real must.

Hi What is the name of the beach at 5:05?

Hello, can you share link of website to book bus tickets ? Thanks

I Love Rio de Janeiro

Muito bom video.

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Amo meu Brasil ❤❤

I love your account!

O Brasil é muito mal divulgado no exterior, o pessoal acha que o Brasil é Rio. Até para os próprios brasileiros é difícil conhecer o Brasil, de tão grande, de tanta beleza e de tanta cultura que há nele.

Bom dia eu amo Rio de Janeiro cidade linda

Parabéns 👏👏👏

Loved this vid! Thanks for the tips. Have you done one for Spain yet?

How much is to go to the Christ statue?

You go to the most popular city in Brazil and a huge tourist spot in the busiest time of the year and are surprised that everywhere is crowded... It's like going to NYC and being confused why there are so many people... Brazil is a place you have to plan obviously but there is so much to see there beyond the tourist spots and there are things for nature lovers, and all kinds of people. Seems lik you needed more planning on your end because as you said, it's not the place you can wing it. I don't recommend this video to really give you a real look at what it's like visiting Brazil. Do your research and plan and you will have an amazing time!

Thanks for the tips! Which beach at 4:41?

Pais maravilhoso

Love from India! 🌸❤️

Wow you talk so fluently on camera lol❤

Next time try pamonha!!! Every time I visit my family in Brazil I must have it!!!!

Se trocar todas as vezes que foi dita a palavra Brasil por Rio de Janeiro, faria mais sentido. Detalhes importantes: para se ter uma noção, o Brasil é maior que os Estado Unidos se desconsiderar o Alasca. Não é correto falar que porque visitou o Rio (muitos Brasileiros não conhecem o Rio) já conhece o Brasil, o maior país do hemisfério sul do planeta Terra, que conta com um território continental e cada estado é como um país dentro do Brasil. Com todo respeito, não conheceram nem 1% do Brasil, conheceram o litoral do Rio, talvez um dia conheçam mais que isso. Podem apostar que se surpreenderão e serão muito bem recebidos em todos os estados.

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7days n Rio hw much money do I need???

should of added prices

Do you recommend female solo travellers to visit Brazil? or would you say its best to go with someone?

Watch out for the pronunciation of 'pão de quejo', guys lol. Pronouncing it as 'pau de quejo' means cheesy dick instead of cheesy bread lol. We'll know what you mean though haha.

Seria melhor, se fosse legendado 🥹🥹

“Pao de queijo” 😅

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We don't speak Spanish.

O pau de queijo nunca falha

Honey ypu are too worried, nothing will happen with you. We have lots of women here too, they look worried?

Pau 🍆 de queijo is good 😮

Your analisis was very superficial and simplistic. Do tourists go to dangerous neighberhoods in Nyc? So why should they go in Rio? Give me a break. And I know that there are many dangerous neighberhoods in Nyc. I know people that where robbed in Nyc.

Why this guy keeps pronouncing Portuguese words as if they’re Spanish? 🙄

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pau de queijo

the "coxinha" you pronounced correct BUT the "Pão de Queijo" was not... there is a difference between "Pão" (bread and "pau" (the word you pronounced that means wood or the slang for dick) :) Check google translate for the correct pronunciation of the:)

Ahhhhhh the smell of urine in the morning.

So nothing new.

Should show more places not your guys faces most of the time. Just suggestion.

boring

Kida liked the video but she talks way too much and fast( mouth diarrhoea) Breath girl breath!

Thank you for the video! I am planning a trip during Carnival. I had some friends mention it can be dangerous getting around, Taxis and the like. What did you do when you were there? Did you have any issues? Any tips on how to find a local guide? @evanycarrnobrasil6310

Parabéns 👏👏👏