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understanding a bit about carioca culture in general is advised - for instance, soccer is very important in rio de janeiro, thus avoiding wearing t-shirts of adversaries soccer teams is always appreciated and a polite gesture. ideally, visitors should learn a few basic words before going into a visit - such as 'bom dia,' meaning good-day, 'oi,' meaning 'hi,' and most importantly 'obrigado,' meaning 'thank you' - a word that should be used whenever possible to show gratitude to the hospitality. the proper interaction between visitors and residents results in a more rewarding cultural exchange between both groups, and an ever more welcoming and favorable attitude towards favela visits in general. | arpoador | |||
attractions | ipanema | ||||
beaches | leblon | ||||
sports | gávea | ||||
entertainment | jardim botânico | ||||
music | vidigal | ||||
nightlife | rocinha | ||||
restaurants | são conrado | ||||
shopping | barra da tijuca | ||||
etiquette | recreio | ||||
carnival | paquetá | ||||
réveillon | pacification police | favela tours | dining & lodging | samba school | ilha do governador |
accommodations | access &transport | discussing | zona norte | niterói | |
transport | health & environment | visiting | zona oeste | favelas | |
safety | bailes funk | interacting | zona central | rio maps | |
extras | proper manners | photographing | zona sul | back | |
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