from barra, journey times to the zona sul must be planned carefully due to heavy traffic, especially over new year's eve. in general, if visitors decide to stay in the outer districts, renting a car maybe an interesting option, as taxi fares to the zona sul can add up quickly, and relying on public transportation could be frustrating. recently, many smaller forms of accommodation have been made available, due to the 2014 world cup and the 2016 olympics. there are even special accommodation alternatives for people in search of surfing, sports, and outdoor activity. surf hostels are scattered all over rio de janeiro, and are found on many of the beaches, both in and out of the city.
