Travel Tips
Brazil
City Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil with a population of 12.6 million. It is home to the UNESCO
World Heritage Site, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, which
celebrates its varied natural and built landscapes that make it an important tourist destination.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in all of South America with a metropolitan population of nearly 20 million
people. It is the industrial, financial, economic and cultural hub of Brazil, and boasts more than 10 million
visitors each year.
Airports
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
 The airport is located 12 miles (20km) north of Rio de Janeiro.
 Buses and taxis provide transportation from the airport to the city center.
 Transportation to the city center from GIG via bus has an average cost of R$15 (US$7) and an average
time of 1 hour.
 Transportation to the city center from GIG via taxi has an average cost of R$40 (US$18) and an average
time of 30 to 45 minutes.
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)
 The airport is located 16 miles (28km) northeast of São Paulo.
 Buses and taxis provide transportation from the airport to the city center.
 Transportation to the city center from GRU via bus has an average cost of R$10 (US$5) and an average
time of 2½ hours.
 Transportation to the city center from GRU via taxi has an average cost of R$120-150 (US$60-75) and
often takes between 60 and 90 minutes during rush hour.
Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH)
 The airport is located in the city center, but it used mainly for connecting domestic flights.
 Buses, taxis and the metro provide transportation throughout São Paulo from CGH.
Transportation
Rio de Janeiro
 Bus: Rio de Janeiro has a vast bus system with more than 1,000 routes and a dozen operators. While the
bus system is a convenient form of transportation in the city, it can be very complicated for tourists. Buses
start at R$2.7 (US$1.25) each way. Route information is available online. www.rioonibus.com
 Taxi: Taxi cabs in Rio de Janeiro are yellow with a blue stripe. This is the most convenient form of
transportation around the city, but be prepared for traffic to be very heavy during rush hours.
 Metro: Rio de Janeiro’s subway system consists of two lines and 34 stations. The green line follows the
coastline, and the orange line runs farther inland. A single ride is R$3.5 (US$1.65), but passes with multiple
rides and passes that allow you to transfer to the bus system are also available. More information and
maps are available online. www.metrorio.com.br/en
São Paulo
 Bus: The bus system in São Paulo is very convenient, but heavy traffic during rush hours can cause long
delays. Fares are R$3 (US$1.4) each way, and can be paid for individually or with a card used for both
trains and buses. Route information is available online. www.emtu.sp.gov.br/EMTU/home.fss
 Taxi: Taxi cabs in São Paulo are white with a green sign on the roof. Taxis can be hailed on the street,
hired from taxi stands around the city or ordered by telephone. Some taxi companies, especially those
ordered by phone, have a fixed rate. As taxis in São Paulo are more expensive than other cities, be sure to
check the rate ahead of time.
 Metro and Train: With more than a dozen lines, São Paulo’s rail network reaches throughout the city and is
composed of both a subway and surface trains. A single ride is R$3.20 (US$1.50), and passengers can
purchase multi-use passes and passes that allow them to transfer to the bus system. A map of the routes
can be found online. www.metro.sp.gov.br/pdf/mapa-da-rede-metro.pdf
Hotels
Price Key
$ 100-200 USD per night
$$ 200-300 USD per night
$$$ 300-400 USD per night
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Promenade Barra First ($$)
Avenida das Américas, 7897 Cond
Novo Mundo Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro
www.promenade.com.br/barrafirst.asp
Comfort Hotel Ibirapuera ($)
Av. Sabia 825
04515-000 São Paulo
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-sao_paulo-brazil-BR050
JW Marriott Hotel Rio ($$$)
Avenida Atlantica, 2600
Copacabana, 22041-001 Rio de Janeiro
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/riomc-jwmarriott-hotel-rio-de-janeiro
Intercontinental Hotel São Paulo ($$)
Alameda Santos 1123
01419-001 São Paulo
www.intercontinental.com/SaoPaulo
Hotel Santa Teresa ($$$)
Rua Almirante Alexandrino 660
Santa Teresa, 20241-260 Rio de Janeiro
www.santa-teresa-hotel.com
Renaissance São Paulo ($$$)
Alameda Santos, 2233
01419-002 São Paulo
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/saobr-renaissance-saopaulo-hotel
Restaurants
Price Key
$ 25-50 USD
$$ 50-100 USD
$$$ 100-150 USD
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Sushi Leblon ($$)
Rua Dias Ferreira,256 - Leblon
www.sushileblon.com
Sushi
A Figueira Rubayat ($$$)
Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 - Jardins
www.rubaiyat.com.br/restaurantes/figueirarubaiyat
Brazilian
Porcão ($$)
Av. Infante Dom Henrique – Aterro do Flamengo
www.porcao.com.br
Brazilian Barbecue
Alfama dos Marinheiros ($$)
Rua Pamplona, 1285 - Jardins
www.alfamadosmarinheiros.com.br
Seafood
Copacabana Palace – Cipriani Restaurant ($$)
Av. Atlântica, 1702 - Copacabana
www.copacabanapalace.com
Italian
Capim Santo ($$)
Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 471 - Jardins
www.capimsanto.com.br
Brazilian
Pobre Juan ($$)
Av. Das Américas, 3900 3° Andar,
Barra da Tijuca
www.pobrejuan.com.br
Brazilian Barbecue
Fogo de Chão Churrascaria ($$)
Avenida Moreira Guimarães, 964 - Moema
www.fogodechao.com.br
Brazilian Barbecue
Bar Urca ($)
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205 - Urca
www.barurca.com.br
Bar
Dalva e Dito ($$)
Rua Padre João Manoel, 1115 - Jardins
www.dalvaedito.com.br
Brazilian
Translation Services
Business Brazil International Marketing and
Consulting
Mr. Daniel Araf
E: [email protected]
T: 55 11 3051-9080
www.businessbrazil.us
Ms. Lucie Lessard
E: [email protected]
T: 55 11 99336 9281
www.biopharmatranslation.com
Brazilian Business Tours
Mr. Jeffrey Ransom
E: [email protected]
T: 55 11 99795 9883
www.brazilbiztours.webs.com
Ms. Maísa Moura
E: [email protected]
T: 55 11 98392-0791
www.citytourguide.com.br
Contact Information
State of Georgia – Brazil
José Madeira
Managing Director
Al. Lorena 800, Suite 1803
Jardins, São Paulo, SP 01424-001 – Brazil
T: +55 (11) 3051.7208
E: [email protected]
U.S. Embassy
SES - Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
70403-900 - Brasília, DF - Brazil
T: +55 (61) 3312.7000
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 - Castelo
20030-020 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
T: +55 (21) 3823.2000
U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500, Chácara Santo Antônio,
São Paulo - SP, 04709-110 - Brazil
T: +55 (11) 5186.7000
*Information valid as of September 2013