Rio Itinerary | NFL in Brazil

Hey Movers,

We've just touched down from another epic trip to Rio De Janeiro, and it's only fitting that we dive into all things Brazil for this edition. Whether you're into beach vibes, nightlife, vibrant culture, or sports, Brazil's got it all. We keep coming back and trust us, it gets better with each visit. Brace yourselves for some handy resources if Brazil's on your travel radar. So, keep this email tucked away.

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In today’s edition:

• Rio Movements Itinerary

• NFL in Brazil 2024

— Atiba Booker

Rio Movements Itinerary

We orchestrated a journey for 14 amigos to celebrate a buddy's 30th birthday – a mix of local hangs, touristy escapades, relaxation, and unforgettable moments. If a week-long Rio trip with your crew is in the cards, let this simple itinerary spark some inspiration.

Housing
We called a unique, spacious, and aesthetically zenful luxury villa in Barra Da Tijuca home sweet home, s/o Casa Champagne. Barra might be a bit out of the way from the more familiar south areas like Copacabana, but this upscale beach town's got it all – pristine beaches, buzzing nightlife, and luxe living.

Thursday
🛬 Land in Rio De Janeiro
🛖 Settle-in, explore the neighborhood, grocery shop
🍻 Bosque Bar (Leblon) - Thursdays are jumping

Friday
📸 Touristy Day Flicks (Escaderia Selaron, Christ The Redeemer, Things you find in the blogs)
🍽️ Group Lunch at Cais de Oriente (Centro)
🕺 Casa Black Rio - Afrobeat Night (Madueira)

Saturday
🏖️ Beach Day - Our top 3: Ipanema Beach, Flamengo Beach, Recreio Beach
🥩 Group Dinner at Assador Steakhouse (Flamengo)
🌃 Night Move Options: Quintal Da Lapa (Lapa) for Live samba or All In Nightclub (Barra Da Tijuca)

Sunday
🛥️ Private Yacht Party Day (Gloria)
🍾 Vitrinni - Best Nightclub in Rio (Barra Da Tijuca)

Monday
Free Day
🪕 Pedra Do Sal -  Live samba and vendors (Centro)

Tuesday
Free Day

Wednesday
Check-out and Departure

Movements Tips

Don’t over plan: Traveling with a group can be logistically challenging especially when everyone is on different timing. Prepay for certain activities, leave buffer time and limit group activities to 2-3 per day. Don’t be afraid to leave people.

Free Day, Side Missions: Keep the last few days open for spontaneous activities – helicopter rides, hang gliding, beach bumming, tattoos, meeting the in-laws, or doing absolutely nothing.

Local Help: Rio De Janeiro (and maybe all of Brazil) is tricky to navigate, so having friends on the ground helped us with payments, local experiences, and translations.

NFL is heading to Brazil

Yes, you read that right – the National "Football" League is bringing the game to the land known for producing Futbol legends. And guess what? The Philadelphia Eagles, with one of the craziest fan bases, are taking the field. Mark your calendars – September 6, 2024, in São Paulo at the FC Corinthians Stadium.

• The Eagles urge fans to snag the ultimate Brazil package with On Location's Priority Access. A fully refundable $500 deposit secures your chance to grab the best packages. Register for the latest ticket updates.

• Need a visa and passport? Visit https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

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Travel Resources

Preply Language Tutors
Sprinkling a bit of Portuguese into your conversations will elevate your Brazil experience. Apps like Duolingo are cool, but a local tutor via Preply worked wonders for us. Preply is an online language learning platform connecting learners with more than 35,000 tutors worldwide who teach over 50 languages. It’s flexible and affordable, and we’ve personally seen real results. Use this link for a 70% discount on your first trial lesson.

Yolo Love Party
There’s also something going on in Rio if you know where to look. Introducing, Yolo Love Party, An event group that promotes and celebrates black culture across Brazil. It’s a pretty big thing in Rio De Janeiro and they put on a lit production for each event. Check out their Instagram for their event calendar when you plan to visit Rio De Janeiro.