Some coments from a carioca: In Rio almost half of the surfers are half people from favelas that exist in all zona sul: leblon, copa, ipanema etc sometimes there are scuffles but Rio is very inclusive so we all get along - I am Brazilian and I love Gringo Cafe!!! lol they have meatball sandwish and in Brazil you can't find this anywere! - lapa/ST is the real thing bro.. poor Brazilians live there, its really dangerous at night even with the backpackers you getting the real thing with a light touristic spice - Botafogo is Brazilian SOHO, cultural, nightlife orientented etc -
Nice one! Really helpful for travelers to know beforehand the neighbourhood they may best fit in Rio! And pleaseeeee, while in Rio try to drink coconut water in real coconuts as much as you can because you don't find it in the US :)
Hey, great info! I'm a video editor so I'm working from home in a good plus. Where did you look for rentals of apartments like the ones mentioned here. (Just Airbnb?) I saw Viva Real but these are unfurnished apartments All the best 😀
I recommend and use Airbnb and then if you like the place negotiate something with the owner. Yes Airbnb can be the most pricey but it comes with the least amount of headaches. Other pages aren't as up to date and there can be some annoying paperwork. Also I recommend walking building to building and asking the security guard what's available, but those are normally unfurnished
@@TheTravelMoneyGuy The neighbourhood is very central, 10 minutes walking towards Central, It's a quiet and safe area, public transportation like the tram which is there, a hospital very nearby, lots of shops, I have never felt unsafe there.
Yeah all things considered Airbnb is still the best option. Book for a week then try to pay in cash with the owner but the problem with that is that it might be booked. Non Airbnb options can be risky and come unfurnished or have security deposit scams etc
Carnaval is in April that could be the reason. Also in latam post pandemic now I'm seeing a tourist boom and a lack of airbnbs or apartments. Some Airbnbs didn't survive the pandemic but now all of the USA is visiting Brazil mexico Colombia etc
Sorrty and dont get me wrong, but this is amost exactly what you will find in every tourist 's guide from Rio. The city is so much bigger. Zona Norte, Isla de Paqueta(!) etc?
How is Santo Cristo? I found a great hotel, but unsure of the area. I do know it's not near the happening beaches, but I'm totally open to ubering. Would it be a safe option for a solo female traveler who doesn't plan on staying out til dark?
Ipanema if you want to pay more in rent to walk to the beach. Otherwise, Botafogo. Botafogo is great! They have their own beach (aterro do flamengo) and lots of cool bars. Hardly any tourists too.
@@TheTravelMoneyGuy Thanks for your reply my friend! Do you find it easy to navigate and meet people/cool gals if you dont speak Portuguese, or will i need a Portugueses speaking friend with me (not sure I have that)?
Between your broken Portuguese, their broken English, body language, and Google translate, anything is possible! You will do fine but it definitely helps to know português! You'll learn the important stuff quickly as long as you hang out with locals. Just say "como se diz" which is "how do you say" then point or ask for the word you need.
@@TheTravelMoneyGuy Well...lol, I would like a spacious 2 bdrm, 2.5 bathroom, a chef kitchen, living room, and a deck with an infinity pool. I'm young and retired. I'm assuming this would give you a good idea. How much would something with those amenities cost and in what area? It would also be nice to have a view of the beach.
So depressing. This 70 year old Alaskan has dreamed for years of a month in Lapa... because of the music. And now you tell me no. Okay. So I want samba day and night. And cheap. Way cheap. Where do I go? Yeah yeah I know: streaming radio. LOL I practically live on a station out of Fortaleza... but I want the real thing. Please?
Okay. Well, I've dealt with the tenderloin in San Francisco and it had no music... so... Listen: thanks so much for this video. Thanks even more for the help. You're really awesome!
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Helpful overiew. Thanks! I've been to Rio before, but it was a long time ago. Am thinking of going back for a month sometime within the next year, and am trying to pick a neighborhood. I was leaning towards Botafogo already, but you're making me consider Barra too. One question - is Barra not easily accessible via public transportation? You mention being "in a car all the time" if you live there. But it looks like the subway goes at least to the eastern edge of Barra. Are buses pretty thin on the ground from there? Or is Uber so cheap down there that you wouldn't even bother trying to figure out the bus system?
Right, Uber is so cheap I always Ubered and didn't mess with the metro or buses. Honestly, Barra might be the most livable part of Rio and best value. Botafogo would be a little more Bohemian or hipster than Barra. Barra you will probably have a nice gym and pool in your building Let me know if more questions!
Barra is a HUGE neighborhood and have only one subway station in the very beginning of it, coming from leblon. So if you're staying in Barra, keep in mind that this is FAR from the rest of RIO (like 45 min car drive) from the other attractions: sugar loaf, christ, ipanema etc. BUT Barra is also its own attraction: it have a great beach, great nightlife, etc... I used to live in Barra but moved to ipanema because all my friends and family live in ZONA SUL and in fact no one wants to go to barra :D let me know if you need help buddy
Thanks for your video. My wife and I were in Rio a couple of months back and we stayed at Barra de Tijuca for a couple of days, moved to Itacoatiara for a week and then back to Vidigal for 4 days. Loved all of these areas. The taxis were a little nervous coming to pick us up from Vidigal but thankfully, we didn’t have any issues. We are already thinking about returning. Your video helped us to decide where we will possibly stay. Thanks.
Hey, I loved the video very informative in terms of nightlife and various locations to reside. I would like to know do you have any advice about how to find furnished living accommodations in Ipanema and Botafogo. (For ex. like websites).?
Try uliving Rio. You can also rent an Airbnb and then talk with the owner about arranging something. If you're in Rio, you can also just find a building you like and ask the security guy which units are available for rent. That's all I got. It seems as though Airbnb is the main option for furnished rentals in almost all latin American countries. There are other ways but just takes some more work.
More thoughts...someone needs to create a 3-12 month furnished rentals platform haha. But in Latin America longer term rentals often require a local co signer, so more red tape and hoops to jump through. Working with people directly once in Rio is your best bet outside of Airbnb. Setting something up before arriving in Rio, outside of Airbnb, isn't generally recommended, in my opinion.
Where should I stay if I wanted to be near a few nice gyms? I am planning on spending the summer there and want to train every morning. Im open to BBJ or just normal weights but want a trainer. Is there an area thats close to those services? Also, are there any beaches that have clear water for snorkeling?
Check out my Rio cost of living video for some gyms. But I would look at smartfit locations or bodytech locations.. bodytech is like 120 USD a month. Smartfit is like 25 USD a month
@@TheTravelMoneyGuy thank you!! Safety and great nightlife close by as priorities. I don't mind not literally next to beach as much as I want to come outside directly into nightlife
Cool man! I am the same way. Ok here we go.....Safety is basically use common sense and don't openly display expensive phones or watches in the street. The best area for nightlife is dias Ferreira in Leblon (near boa praça). There is also a boa praça in Ipanema that is new. Lapa is dirty and smells like pee everywhere. And last 2... I should charge for these they are so good. Go to brewteco in Gávea any Friday or Saturday night or Sunday day. And also bosque bar Friday or Saturday night. There are parties in the favelas too check out my mirante do arvrao video. Hope this helps!
