while visitors, especially first-timers to the city, are usually prone to taking taxis for convenience,  taking the metrô is a great and affordable way to get to know the city, with stations being situated in some of the major areas of rio.

travel ing by metrô is fast and convenient - if one is planning to stay in the city for a while and will be utilizing the subway frequently, it is best to buy a pré-pago card instead of buying an individual ticket for every trip.

new coming residents to the city, that have a cpf, are allowed to get a bilhete único rj or carioca card issued by riocard - this unique pass grants locals the use of most public transportation for the price of one or a discounted price, if utilized within the two-hour frame from the moment the card is scanned.