Rio de Janeiro Holiday Deals

Holiday In Rio de Janeiro

Your partner is begging you to toss that box of old feathers and glitter in the bin, but you’ve always known in your heart that they would find a purpose.

Yes, you could create an elaborate fascinator and turn some heads at the market, but we’ve got another idea. Time to head to Rio de Janeiro, baby.

The annual Carnaval event in Rio has a strict “If you got ’em, flaunt ’em” policy regarding all things shiny—you’ll fit right in. And when it comes the rest of the calendar year, well, a spirit of Samba fills the air all the time. Start doing some serious squats to get your bum in perfect shape, because it’s not called a “Brazilian butt lift” for nothing. Then book your Rio de Janeiro holiday and get ready to say, “Olá, Brasil”.

Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

The song “The Girl from Ipanema” has been luring people to the beaches of Brazil for decades. Well, that and the teeny-tiny bikinis and sleek speedos. Ipanema Beach is still the flagship stretch of sand in Rio, but Copacabana Beach has also seduced its fair share of sun worshippers over the years. Play some beach volleyball, brown your shoulders under the Brazilian sun and partake in the best people-watching on the planet.

Once you’ve shaken the sand from your toes and…other places, explore the cultural side of your holiday in Rio de Janeiro. A visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue is obligatory, of course. The monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and you’ll find it perched atop Corcovado Mountain. After you return to the thick of the Marvellous City, embark on a tour of Jardim Botânico or hike the Tijuca National Forest.

At the end of a long day of exploration, stuffing your face is the logical next step. Head to the Lapa neighbourhood and let the Cariocas (local Rio residents) show you how tapas and sangria are done the right way.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Shopping in Zona Sul and beyond will have you spending cash like it’s going out of style. But it’s OK, you booked one of our cheap Rio de Janeiro packages, so you’ve got the budget. Grab some new duds at the Hippie Fair, and try on every pair of sunglasses at the Babilônia Feira Hype.

Food is not taken lightly in Rio. The cuisine is practically a spiritual experience, revered by locals for good reason. First things first: Wear your comfy pants, because you don’t want to pop a button off your trousers during dinner. Then get a table at a churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) and eat until you fall into a delirious food coma. Once you wake up, stop off for some tapioca and pastels at a street vendor on the way back to your hotel.

Drinking cool beer under the moon is one of the best reasons to book Rio de Janeiro holiday packages, and Lapa is where it’s going down. Samba houses, pagode de mesa venues and dance halls are all thumping with music until dawn. Go ahead, show the Cariocas how it’s done (your hips don’t lie).

What’s Next?

Book one of lastminute.com.au’s package deals to Rio de Janeiro now and you’re off to soak up sun and samba. Rely on public transportation, or reserve a Rio de Janeiro car hire with lastminute.com.au so you can explore even more of the region. Viva Brasil!