How should I spend my time?

Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach have been tempting tourists since the 1960s and remain popular for swimmers and surfers alike. But after a morning sunning yourself on the sand, get your culture fix with a visit to the must-see Christ the Redeemer statue. While you can catch a glimpse of the art deco-statue from all over the city, it's well-worth the cable car up the mountain to see it up close and personal.

So where
do I stay?

Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach have been tempting tourists since the 1960s and remain popular for swimmers and surfers alike. But after a morning sunning yourself on the sand, get your culture fix with a visit to the must-see Christ the Redeemer statue. While you can catch a glimpse of the art deco-statue from all over the city, it's well-worth the cable car up the mountain to see it up close and personal.

As for the food

As a subtropical destination, Rio is largely hot and humid year-through which means that food mirrors Australian-style dining - fresh, zesty, and plenty of fruit! After working up a sweat exploring the local landmarks, make a pit-stop at Mil Frutas. Translating to a thousand fruits, this super popular sorbet hub makes 100 handmade flavours from fresh ingredients, including native fruit.

Though no trip to Brazil is complete without tucking into its famous acai bowls - acai has long been loved by Rio, with the purple berry plucked from the Amazon and served sorbet-style, topped with granola and more fruit. You can get your hands on it at most street snack bars, and sometimes even on the beach itself.