Travel Information

Destination Information:

From dawn till dusk, Rio is a thriving city filled with fantastic sights, sounds and experiences. And like its residents - known as Cariocas - it is characterized by a passion for life, whether enjoying the beach, football, samba or the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Travel in Rio and you find a memorable sight at every turn: from verdant forests, imposing granite mountains and glorious stretches of golden sand to colonial buildings nestling between gleaming skyscrapers. And standing proud is the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, keeping an eye over the whole of this dynamic, unique city. Virtual Map of Rio

Time zone: GMT -2 hours, Brasilia Summer Time

Language(s) spoken: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.

Entry/ Exit Requirements:

Please check with your country of origin's Brazilian Embassy or Consulate for any visa or travel requirements prior to departure. It is recommended that if you do need to apply for a visa, you do so at least one month prior to departure. If you need to apply for a visa, you can do so here.

Transportation:

The hotel is located eight miles from the domestic airport, Santos Dumont, and 20 miles (about a 40-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions) from Rio's international airport, Tom Jobim.

Top Tourist Destinations:

• Jardim Botanica
  Address: Rua Jardim Botânico 1008, Rio De Janeiro
  Distance from hotel: 4.5 miles, 10 minutes
• Pao de Acucar
  Address: Avenida Pasteur, 520 - Urca CEP 22290-240, Rio de Janeiro
  Distance from hotel: 2.2 miles, 5 minutes
• Statue of Christ the Redeemer
  Distance from hotel: 10.2 miles, 35 minutes
• Parque Nacional da Tijuca
  Distance from hotel: 6.7 miles, 18 minutes

Shopping Information:

Rio Sul is Rio's first shopping mall. It is located just 1.1 miles from the hotel and is about a 30 minute walk.