with major events resulting in higher occupancy rates, a renewed interest in camping and hostels has arisen.

offering an affordable place to sleep, but also the ability to enjoy the natural beauty of brazil, camping normally provide a variety of amenities - private or shared tent, sleeping materials, breakfasts, dinners and/or drinks, large screen televisions and transportation to major events, beaches, and historical areas.

hostels are esily found in most areas of the city and offer many of the same benefits as hotels do - with a choice of private or shared rooms of two to six guests, to actual dorms of up to twenty lodgers, many times unisex - this option is best for the social atmosphere it fosters and the extra money it may save the budget minded traveler.