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When to visit Rio de Janeiro

Carnival season, the dry winter months and Rio's weather, swell and crowd patterns through the year.

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Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro

Rio's seasons explained honestly: hot humid summer, dry mild winter, and the shoulder months that quietly offer the best of both without the crowds.

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Guided Hike
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