Free checklist for first-time visitors

Your first trip to Rio, without the rookie mistakes.

The one-page checklist I wish every American had before landing in Rio: what to pack, how to pay, where to stay, and what locals never do.

What's inside

Everything a first-timer needs, on one page you can save to your phone and check off before you fly.

Before you fly

Entry documents, phone and data options, and which cards work in Brazil.

Money made simple

How Pix works, when you need cash, and how tipping works here.

Where to stay

The best neighborhoods for a first trip, and what each one feels like.

Staying safe

The everyday habits locals use on the beach, on the street, and at night.

Beach etiquette

What to wear, what to bring, and how to rent a chair like a carioca.

Words that help

10 Portuguese phrases that make every interaction friendlier.

Caio Costa on a hilltop overlooking the ocean in Rio de Janeiro

Hi, I'm Caio.

I'm half American, half Brazilian, and originally from Rio de Janeiro. That means I know what Americans worry about before a trip to Brazil, and I know the real answers.

Brazil is where I was born, and I love it, but I have a real passion for America too. My goal is to show you a side of Brazil that rarely gets talked about, so you can enjoy it to the fullest.

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