I think that Rio has one of the most spectacular location regarding all cities of the world. Other ones are Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town, San Francisco….
For the first time I approached Rio from the sea. I got up early to see the view. Yes, it was spectacular with Sugar Loaf and Corcovado in the distance… An hour later I was already on a shore. Terminal in Rio (on a picture) is poor – no city maps, internet is so weak that not possible to use.
I have been already twice to Rio, visiting popular places. So what to do?
I will tell you the secret: there is Hans Stern jewellers stand in the terminal. They offer free round trip tour to their gem factory in Ipanema. Tour is interesting. On the way you will see many interesting landscapes of Rio. Tour takes like 40 min. They offer free tea/coffee/soft then you politely say thank you, I do not buy gems! Politely ask for the password and you can use their wi-fi.
Then you can walk around Ipanema to enjoy the beauty of the girls, before returning to the factory for your return shuttle bus (the last one goes at 6pm.) What a free deal!
Yes, it is nice to walk again along Ipanema and Leblon Beaches… I love it – there is only one Rio in the world…
