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Pop Web site in new window   Ipanema.com: All About Rio
A photo of a dog in sunglasses? Ipanema.com's style may be occasionally goofy, but their guide is tops. Browse though pages and pages of info on travel in Rio, with a guide for beginners, a gay guide to the city, a fun section on Carnival, tempting photos, and much more. For fun, try the Portuguese and German versions.
 
Pop Web site in new window   Fodor's Guide: Rio de Janeiro
Get seduced by Brazil, but first check out Fodor's practical guide to the city of Rio. You'll find what you need to know about getting there and other travel essentials. Plus, check out reliable reviews of hotels and restaurants, with special recommendations indicated by a star.
 
Pop Web site in new window   Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rio's C&VB has created an attractive, if stuffy, guide to its gorgeous city. Don't miss "Rio Virtual" for stunning photos of Carnival, the city, its places and people. Check "Events in Rio" for a calendar, find a good guide to hotels (with descriptive info and photos), and the read up on the basics in "About Rio."
 
Pop Web site in new window   Rough Guides: Rio de Janeiro
See the Cidade Marvilhosa through the eyes of Rough Guides. This young and savvy travel series goes online with restaurant and accommodation reviews, sightseeing suggestions, entertainment, "Best Of," and the scoop on districts and places near Rio. Click to Brazil on the map, then choose Rio de Janeiro in "Cities."
 
Pop Web site in new window   Brazil Consular Information Sheet
Questions about visas, crime, road conditions or Y2K problems in Brazil? The US Secretary of State offers this quick guide to the sticky details of traveling in Brazil. Find the US Embassy, link to health information, and find out about customs regulations.
 

 

 
  
 
 
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