'O guia Legal' is a website explaining how to apply for a guide registration and all required documents - Imagine having the knowledge on monuments like the sugar loaf Mountain, copacabana and ipanema beaches, and the many fascinating favelas that characterize the city - Luckily there is a way for aspiring tour guides to live their dream in Rio de Janeiro.

First, applicants need a colour passport photo and an ID card, as well as a copy of proof of residence - Other important documents include a copy of a CPF and a voting eligibility card - Those wishing to become a guide must also be fluent in Portuguese and preferably English and Spanish.

There are also a number of other documents that need to be provided to the body in charge of certifying Rio de Janeiro guides - Visit this website to find out more.