Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service - American Journal of Transportation is one of our hand-picked city-news finds for Rio de Janeiro. Rio Brasil Terminal expands cabotage connectivity with new Norcoast service American Journal of Transportation.
Why Rio de Janeiro? Rio de Janeiro sits between mountains and sea — beaches, samba and a skyline crowned by Christ the Redeemer above dramatic granite peaks. The city is known for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana and Ipanema, Carnival and samba and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Good to know: December–March is hot and lively (and Carnival time); May–October is cooler and drier. The metro links the beach zones; taxis/rideshare are handy, and keep valuables low-key.