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Rio de Janeiro / Airports
Rio Airport to City Centre: GIG and SDU by BRT, VLT, Taxi
From Galeão (GIG), take the BRT plus metro, the Gentileza express bus plus VLT, or a metered taxi. Santos Dumont (SDU) sits on VLT Line 1. Fares and hours inside.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingRio de Janeiro / First-time visitor
Brazil e-Visa and Entry Rules: Who Needs a Visa in 2026
US, Canadian and Australian citizens need a Brazil e-visa before flying; UK and most EU visitors can stay up to 90 days visa-free. Plus the customs allowance and cash rule.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingRio de Janeiro / Money & payments
Paying in Brazil: Pix, Cards and Cash for Visitors
Foreign cards cover most payments in Brazil, but Pix needs an account at a Brazilian institution. What that means for visitors, plus service charges, cash limits and transit cards.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingRio de Janeiro / Transportation
Renting a Car in Brazil: Licence, Free Flow Tolls, Fines
A foreign licence is valid in Brazil for up to 180 days from entry. Free Flow tolls on the Dutra and Rio-Santos must be paid within 30 days, or you face a R$ 195.23 fine.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingRio de Janeiro / Food
Eating in Rio: Rodízio, Por Quilo or À La Carte?
Compare continuous-service rodízio with pay-by-weight por quilo buffets in Rio, calculate a sample plate and check what the advertised meal price includes.
Official sources checked 2026-10-16São Paulo / Airports
São Paulo Airport to City: GRU and CGH by Train, Bus, Taxi
From GRU, the CPTM Airport Express costs R$ 5.40 to Luz and Barra Funda; the Airport Bus Service costs R$ 43.45 to R$ 50.75. Congonhas links to metro Line 1 by bus.
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