following, we listed some basic facts that are useful to keep in mind when coming to rio de janeiro.

• rio de janeiro's residents are called cariocas.
• language spoken in brazil is portuguese, not many residents speak english, but many understand spanish.
• rio's most famous drink is a caipirinha.
• rio's most popular dish is rice and beans.
• 'por favor' means 'please', and 'obrigado' means 'thank you'.