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Country: Brazil
Departing From: Rio de Janeiro
Arriving At: Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG)
Travel Time: 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
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Travel from Galeão International Airport (GIG) to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG). The drive takes 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on Rio's famous traffic and your destination neighborhood.
Your driver meets you at arrivals for the drive into the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). The route crosses Guanabara Bay with views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Pre-booking is strongly recommended — GIG airport taxis have a reputation for overcharging tourists, and navigating Rio without a local driver can be daunting.
Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG) needs no introduction — Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Carnival, samba, bossa nova, and some of the most dramatic urban scenery on Earth. The Zona Sul (South Zone) is where most tourists stay, with Copacabana and Ipanema being the most popular beach neighborhoods. Lapa is the nightlife district, and Santa Teresa is the bohemian hilltop neighborhood with incredible views.
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