Sunday, December 25, 2011

New years eve in Rio de Janeiro

For the ones not making it to the new years eve for 2011 it is a good idea to think about not going next year. As there are so many people on the beach this particular date it can be easy to blend in even for Gringos. Remember this is high holiday season also for Brazilians.

With this being holiday also for brazilians it is good advice to try to stay several days AFTER new years eve. If you rent an apartment (which may be a very good option) the minimum retal period generally is 10 days so very short stays can become very expensive counted on a per day basis. Particularly also if you arrive from another continent. With this time also being a vacation period for Brazilians most of them have to go to work on the first work day after the celebrations. THIS is the time to calmy visit the major tourist spots.

In addition your air travel also become far more comfortable if you can avoid the airport during the first days before and after.

When that is said - yes it is much cheaper to arrive after new years eve and avoid all the problems.
However, atleast once you should experience new years eve on Copacabana beach together with hundreds of thousands of other locals and visitors.