Rio de Janeiro travel blog: Written by a local
Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro for Copacabana Beach concerts: and why this matters
The neighborhood everyone already knows, but the block that actually matters. Where to stay to catch a Copacabana Beach concert without the worst of the crowd.
Best alternative areas to stay in Rio de Janeiro: 6 places beyond the classics
Copacabana and Ipanema aren't the only options. From Urca's village-like calm to Joá's cliffside exclusivity, these six neighborhoods offer a quieter, more local side of Rio, with hotel picks for each.

