Rio de Janeiro
5 great reasons to visit Rio de Janeiro
What you need to know about Rio de Janeiro
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Dialing code+21
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Spoken LanguagePortuguese
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CurrencyReal
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Time difference-5h
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Travel FormalitiesPassport (valid for at least 6 months) + return or exit ticket from Brazilian territory.
Do you dream of exploring Rio by departing from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport with a short stopover in Paris or London? Here are 5 activities to enjoy during your stay in Brazil's second-largest city.
1. Rio Carnival
When you think of Rio de Janeiro, you think of... Carnival, of course! This famous festival takes place every year, 4 days before the Wednesday that marks the beginning of Lent. The Rio Carnival has been around since about 1840, but it was only in the 1960s that it gained worldwide fame.
2. Visit the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema
Activities include sunbathing, playing volleyball, swimming, and enjoying a refreshing local açaí bowl. Perfect for relaxation and unwinding.
A tip for packing for your stay in Rio: summer in Brazil runs from June to December, and the rainy season occurs at the beginning of the year.
3. Taste local specialties
Traveling to Rio de Janeiro also means sampling Brazilian cuisine! On the menu: dishes featuring black beans and meat, such as Feijoada. In Brazil, meat is often cut... on a skewer! You can find this at “churrascarias,” restaurants specialized in this type of meat preparation.
4. Climb Mount Corcovado
This long walk will take you to the summit of the mountain (about 700 meters above sea level), offering a unique view of the city of Rio de Janeiro, its forest, beaches, and the ocean. You’ll also see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the mount.
An experience not to be missed, so book your flight to Rio from Montpellier!
5. Watch a football match
Brazilians are also known for being exceptional football players. They hold 5 World Cup titles, though France did defeat them in the 1998 World Cup final...
Want to travel to Rio de Janeiro from Montpellier? It’s easy; you’ll need to make a stopover in Paris or London, whichever suits you. Book your affordable flight to Brazil now.
Did you know?
Every year, around 70,000 spectators come from all over the world to see the different floats and samba dancers parade during the Rio Carnival. The best seats sell out quickly, so don’t wait too long to book your flight to Rio de Janeiro from Montpellier.
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