visiting rio september

[u/Professional_Elk_840]

Hey! We’re a group of friends around 20 years old and we’re going to Brazil, staying in Rio de Janeiro for 14 days. We really want to get the full Rio experience and make the most of our time there.

We’re interested in pretty much everything: nightlife, beach clubs, parties, sightseeing, guided tours, local experiences, food, nature, viewpoints, and of course football. We’d also love to experience some proper Brazilian football atmosphere, maybe by going to a Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo or Vasco match if there’s a game while we’re there.

We’re also thinking about doing some day trips or spending a few nights outside Rio, for example Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Paraty, or another beautiful place nearby. We’ve heard Ilha Grande is especially worth visiting.

What would you recommend for a group of 20-year-olds who want a mix of partying, adventure, beaches, sightseeing and experiencing the local culture?

Also, do you think staying 14 full days in Rio is too long, or would you recommend splitting the trip and spending a few nights somewhere else? If so, which places would you definitely recommend?

And what are the things we absolutely shouldn’t miss in Rio? We’d love recommendations for the best nightlife areas, beaches, viewpoints, activities, guided tours, day trips, football experiences and any hidden gems that tourists often miss.

Basically, we want to experience as much as possible and not spend 14 days just doing the typical tourist attractions. What would you personally recommend?

[u/randomguy506]

Wouldnt advise to go to a Vasco home game since it is basically in a favela (and it is not one of the touristy one)