Best fit
Beach and Arpoador
A walk along the waterfront and a stop to enjoy the view.
Read the guide: Best beaches in RioRio de JaneiroRio Pulse / coming soon
Everything happening in Rio
What to do in Rio, at the right time.
Rio Pulse is the app being developed by riodejaneiro.app to help you decide what to do in Rio de Janeiro based on your time, neighbourhood and budget.
Your next Rio plan in your pocket, coming soon
Apple iPhoneComing soon
AndroidComing soon
- Events and parties
- Personal plans
- Professional guides
Available now / free guides
Plan today with our Rio guides.
While the app is still in development, the guides answer the questions most visitors start with: where to begin, how many days to stay, which beach to pick and what to do when it rains.
- ItinerariesWhat to do in RioWhat to do in Rio de Janeiro, organised by neighbourhood, beach, forest and culture — built to cut travel time instead of adding sights.6 min read
- Itineraries3-day itineraryA 3-day Rio de Janeiro itinerary grouped by area: Christ and Santa Teresa, Sugarloaf and Copacabana, Ipanema and the Lagoa, plus weather swaps and bookings.9 min read
- Beaches & natureBest beaches in RioThe best beaches in Rio de Janeiro — Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra, Grumari, Prainha and Urca — sorted by how you actually want to use them.6 min read
- NeighbourhoodsSanta Teresa and LapaHow to visit Santa Teresa and Lapa: the historic tram, the Escadaria Selarón, the Arches, artists' studios and a route that avoids climbing the hill twice.6 min read
- ItinerariesRio on a rainy dayWhat to do in Rio when it rains: the Centro museum circuit, AquaRio, cafés, malls and cinemas, when to cancel hikes and viewpoints, and how to read alerts.8 min read
- Beaches & natureHiking in RioA guide to hiking in Rio de Janeiro by difficulty: Cláudio Coutinho path, Morro da Urca, Pedra Bonita, Dois Irmãos, Pedra da Gávea and Tijuca Forest.6 min read
Rio Pulse / how it works
Your time, your neighbourhood, up to three plans.
The idea is simple: share your neighbourhood, available time and budget. Rio Pulse is being built to suggest up to three options and explain the reasons, travel involved and details to check before you go.
- Right now
Start with your context
Share where you want to explore, how much time you have, your budget and what you feel like doing.
Time · place · vibe
- Your pace
Get a plan, not a list
The idea is to offer up to three options: your best fit, the easiest choice and a discovery, when suitable alternatives are available.
Context · choice · route
- Before you go
Understand your choice
Each plan should explain why it fits, how to get there and which details need to be confirmed with the source.
Reasons · travel · sources
A look at the idea
A free afternoon in Rio.
Ipanema · 3 hours · small budget
Easiest
Stay in the neighbourhood
A café and a short stroll, with less travelling.
Read the guide: Ipanema and LeblonA discovery
Illustrative concept, not a recommendation for today. Weather, opening hours, costs and travel still need to be checked.
One city / two ways to use it
For people arriving. For people who already call Rio home.
For visitors
Build better days, adapt when the weather changes and find the Rio that never fits inside a generic itinerary.
For locals
Discover what opened, what is happening today and a new reason to cross the city — or stay close to home.
Explore today / 7 neighbourhoods
Find the neighbourhood for your kind of day.
Get to know seven areas of Rio with ideas for day and night. This atlas is an editorial introduction to the city, without live availability or recommendations.
Selected neighbourhood
Lapa
Arches, samba, Friday at 2am
Daytime ideaEvening ideaPainting beside the archesSamba beneath the arches
Before you join the waitlist
Can I use Rio Pulse yet?
The app is still in development, with no announced launch date. You can already read all the editorial guides on this website.
What happens when I join?
You will receive a message when access to test the app is available. Joining does not make a booking or give you access to an app today.
Is this for visitors or residents?
Both. Visitors can make the most of the time between outings; residents can find a different way to spend an afternoon or weekend.
Are the travel guides guided tours?
Travel guides are free articles. The local guides section describes a planned directory of professionals offering experiences. There are no profiles to book yet.
First access
Join when Rio Pulse opens.
Leave your email to hear when access to test Rio Pulse is available. The app is in development, with no announced launch date.