Originally Posted by
johnny5a
Hello all,
I'm thinking of travelling to Sao Paulo/Rio over easter, arriving on Good Friday and staying for 10 days.
can you tell me the following over Easter:
- is public transport running if so, reduced timetable or normal?
- Are shops, museums, public attractions open normal hours?
Finally, I'm travelling with my 2 year old son, is there much for kids out there?
Thanks
John
I just noticed nobody explicitly answered your first two questions:
1. Public transport operates normally during this period.
2. Most shops and museums will be closed on Good Friday and Easter, but otherwise will be open normally.
3. In Rio there are quite a few programs in museums and other attractions designed for children. Your hotel can advise you on your arrival of what is happening.
There are also shops dedicated to plastic arts for kids in several shopping malls.
There are is a well used playground for children within Jardim Botânico, which also has an herb garden with tours sometimes available for kids, as well as paths stuffed full of parents with kids in strollers and kids running around.
Lagoa has a small playground near the Humaita side and a couple of others small ones provided by kiosks/restaurants.
Several of the other parks that dot Zona Sul have playgrounds. There are even a few restaurants that are specially deigned for kids, and allow parents too.
Within the thread already there are some other very good ideas. If you can be more specific about your interests we can tailor responses more specifically too.