rio de janeiro is a metropolitan city with various forms of transportations that allows its residents and vistors to travel around to the various areas it has to offer - aside from buses, taxis, the metrô and train systems, there are some extraordinary measures cariocas and travelers can utilize for transport.

motor taxis, minivans, bicycles, ferries and trams are some unique vehicles not easily found worldwide - the tram system in the marvelous city has been around since 1862, making it one of the oldest operations in south american history.

today the city boasts two major trams systems that  can resemble the city's old school, yet modern ambiance.