Rio de Janeiro travel blog: Written by a local
Astoria Palace: Staying at the Cheapest Beachfront Hotel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Beachfront hotels in Copacabana can cost up to $900 a night. I stayed at the cheapest one with ocean view for $109, and I'm sharing exactly what it's like.
Rio de Janeiro hostels and cheap hotels: Where to stay on a budget.
Rio de Janeiro's curated list of best hostels and cheap hotels, to stay on a budget without giving up comfort and quality.
Is Rio de Janeiro expensive? A cost breakdown for travelers of all budgets
The same trip to Rio de Janeiro can cost $40 a day or $500. Here's what really drives the difference, with real prices across every budget.
How to get around Rio de Janeiro: A guide to public transportation
Find everything you need to know to use public transport in Rio: metro fares, how to pay, Jaé, RioCard and why to avoid buses.
Rio de Janeiro on a budget: How to save money without missing out
Travel to Rio doesn't have to break the bank. From free sunsets and street samba to real prices for hostels, food, and getting around, here's how to experience the city on $50 a day, sometimes less.

