Originally Posted by
ChocolateFactory
I just used Trivago.de which showed lots of lower rates (tour operator rates mostly). But I guess Trivago.com should work just as well.
Thank you so much for the tip, I managed to get pretty much the same rate as yours! Guess I will cancel Hilton and stay at JW instead! Hope to see you around then.
Originally Posted by
KDS777
I prefer being on the beach, dressed all in white, with some 2MM other people doing the same thing. I only bring the cash I want to spend that night, as well as a photocopy of my passport page. Bring a lot of small bills everywhere you go in Rio, especially the beach, I am talking 5, 10, and 20 Reais notes. If you need to pay R$13.85 for something, don't expect to get your change back. Saying "Ficar com troco" is always welcomed, and the easiest solution to waiting for a barrage of small coins no one else will want either. Even the beach vendors take AMEX though.....so credit cards are pretty much good everywhere as well. It's just easier to deal in cash when at the beach.
Really appreciate your in-depth insight! If I want to watch the firework from the centre, where would you say is the best location? I read here that says between Posto 2 and 3 is the best spot!
http://rioforyou.com/events-in-rio-d...pacabana-2015/
Also, do you know if those count down events/concerts on the beach free for admission or not? Thanks again!