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11. Travel Tip:
Safety at the Maracana
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While hotels and hostels often work with tour companies that run organised trips to the Maracana stadium, it's simple and safe enough (and much cheaper) to get there by yourself. Maracana has its... Tags for this Chapter: football metro clubcolours safety |
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12. Travel Tip:
Lapa - staying safe
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Lapa is the best place to head for if you're looking for a lively night out in Rio, but unfortunately it also has a reputation for being one of the city's edgiest locations. Exercise caution here,... Tags for this Chapter: lapa pickpockets arches desertedstreets thieves bags safety |
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13. Travel Tip:
Carrying cameras and taking pictures
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Rio has so many beautiful sights, that it's tempting to simply have your camera in your hand ready to snap away at any moment. Don't do it. Walking around with your camera on display is simply an... Tags for this Chapter: cameras safety rio sightseeing |
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14. Travel Tip:
Travel at night in Rio
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Many guidebooks advise against taking public transport at night in Rio, but provided you know what your'e doing you shouldn't really have any problems. If taking a bus at night, make sure you know... Tags for this Chapter: buses nighttime safety |
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15. Travel Tip:
Don't be scared of the buses!
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Many guidebooks warn against taking regular buses in Rio - reporting that they are so frequently robbed that most locals will never travel on them. Having spent the best part of a year in the city,... Tags for this Chapter: buses precautions safety publictransport |
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16. Travel Tip:
Safety around the bus station
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Rio's bus station is located in a rather unpleasant area of the city, and you'd be wise not to hang around outside station itself - day or night. Taxis can be booked at kiosks downstairs - don't... Tags for this Chapter: safety busstation cashpoint taxi localbus |
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17. Travel Tip:
Safest bus from the airport or bus station
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Arriving in Rio can be pretty intimidating, and many people (particularly if they haven't travelled elsewhere in South America) will be concerned about getting from the airport or bus station... Tags for this Chapter: safety buses airconditioning |
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18. Travel Tip:
Copacabana Beach Bars
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You have to watch yourself when drinking at Copacabana beach bars, especially close to the notorious Help Discoteque. Keep hold of your bag, or you might not have it too long - even leaving a... Tags for this Chapter: safety thieves beach |
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19. Travel Tip:
Settling in to Santa Teresa
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After having lived in the mock-Miami neighbourhood of Barra for well over a month, it was a joy to find ourselves surrounded by ageing hippies, arty types, bohemians and general assorted oddballs -... Tags for this Chapter: safety transport |
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20. Travel Tip:
Taking a flat 'sight unseen'
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The problem with renting an apartment in Rio when you live in England is that, fairly obviously, you've no chance to see the place before you make your mind up about whether you want it. My budget... Tags for this Chapter: suburb safety miami shoppingcentres condominiums |
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