Question 1

Which neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro is better to choose for a one-month stay: is Copacabana a good option?

Accepted Answer

Copacabana is a wonderful and the most convenient area to stay. Leme, Leblon, and Ipanema are also good neighborhoods.

Question 2

Where can one buy groceries cheaply in Rio de Janeiro, and are there hypermarkets like Metro Cash & Carry?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are available at Mundial (fruit can be mediocre), Assai Atacadista (discounts up to 80%), and Atacadão — the latter is convenient if you have a car; for better quality you may need to shop around.

Question 3

Can a 90-day stay extension in Rio de Janeiro be requested at any federal police office, and is it always approved?

Accepted Answer

To extend your stay, apply at the Federal Police (Delemig); immigration officers handle such requests. Extensions may be denied, but most applicants are approved.

Question 4

How can one extend a stay in Rio de Janeiro by another 90 days after the first 90 days, or is leaving the country required?

Accepted Answer

Leaving the country is not required: the easiest way is to apply for a 90-day stay extension at the Federal Police.

Question 5

Which good clinic or laboratory in Rio de Janeiro is recommended for medical tests?

Accepted Answer

For medical tests in Rio, the Kaspersky laboratory is recommended as a decent option.

Question 6

What sushi delivery services are available in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

In Barra da Tijuca, temakeria is a well-reviewed sushi delivery option.

Question 7

Are there shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro larger than RioSul?

Accepted Answer

The mall in Rio larger than RioSul is probably Barra Shopping.

Question 8

Which airlines are best for domestic flights in Brazil between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and where can tickets be bought?

Accepted Answer

The most common carrier for domestic flights in Brazil is LATAM.

Question 9

How long does it take to get from Copacabana to the Christ the Redeemer statue to catch the sunset?

Accepted Answer

The trip from Copacabana to the Christ the Redeemer statue takes 20–40 minutes, but plan ahead for the queue at the top.

Question 10

Which bus station in Rio de Janeiro is most convenient for traveling to Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo for a midnight flight?

Accepted Answer

For travel from Rio to Guarulhos Airport, the most convenient bus station is Rodoviária Novo Rio.