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For 2022 Carnival has been moved to late April. I would check out the blocos and bandas leading up to the main event.
https://www.riocarnaval.org/rio-carnival-program/blocos-and-bandas
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I was only there for 4 nights. Brought back a guest one night and it was not an issue. There was a security guard in the beach cafe, from which you could enter the hotel at night.
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I don't see the mixed reviews on Trip Advisor. 4.5 rating. Mostly all good reviews. Reading into the few bad reviews (with low stars} they complain of check-in issues/room not ready, dry cleaning, & room requests. I enjoyed my stay there (first time in Rio). Hotel was reasonably priced and had a great vibe. I would probably rebook, as the AirBnB(s) I wanted to book in Ipanema had a high penalty cancellation policy.
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In 2020, I stayed at the Hotel Arpoador. Recently refurbished, modern, boutique style hotel and one of the few hotels that is directly on the beach. A short walk to the Ipanema gay beach, the metro, and Spa Rio. The breakfast (included) in the beach cafe each morning was awesome.
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I live in Washington, DC and have been to Buenos Aires 5x. I felt safer in Buenos Aires. Also, felt safer in Rio (ZonaSul).
- Latbear4blk and Axiom2020
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from DC. I got my first shot at One Medical also.
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interesting...thanks for the backstory
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thanks for the info!
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just made an awesome cheesecake in the Instapot.
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hotties!
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reactivated. Latin American forum was super helpful in planning my first trip to Rio in Jan 2020.
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Thanks for the info!
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I could not login either and had to create a new account. I still am not able to view most forums.
Buenos Aires Recommendations
in Latin America Men and Destinations
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I traveled to both Rio and BA in Feb 2020. It was my third visit to Buenos Aires. I find Buenos Aires to be much more tamer than Rio, however BA is more cosmopolitan than Rio, which is a more back city with a beach culture. Both are great cities to visit.
I stayed at the Arc Arenales (apt/hotel) just on the outskirts of Recoleta, but in a quiet, residential area close and was very pleased with the accommodations. Large space, with good internet, quiet building, with a kitchen, & a nice sized patio facing the courtyard. Secure, modern building with a 24 hour front desk and a great value.
Also, when exchanging currency (dollars to pesos) you will get a much better rate using the 'blue rate'. I exchanged dollars at a Western Union and a local cambio, and also at my hotel, for a much better exchange than the official rate.