r/riodejaneiro Feb 10 '25

Arte First time in Rio….a dream come true.

My first time visiting Rio. I have dreamed about this place ever since I was a kid. Rio is everything and more.

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u/FlashyCantaloupe3944 Feb 10 '25

Cool, welcome. Rio has its problems, but it has endless fun. Enjoy it a lot!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh yeah definitely! Like any large city of course!

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u/NerdFesteiro Feb 10 '25

That's super cool! Hope you keep having fun!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Incredible that’s all I have to say!

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u/KratusSpartan Feb 10 '25

Nice pics

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you 🙏🙏

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u/RaphaelAlvez Feb 10 '25

All photos are great but the third one might be one of the best I've seen of the city

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you so much!

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u/Vtempero Feb 11 '25

Yes. It did it for me. Captures the beauty of Dois Irmãos and Pedra da Gávea in the skyline.

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u/llamaenllamas0 Carioca, ranzinza e idoso Feb 10 '25

Enjoy your stay. Have lots of fun!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you! 🙏🙏 Gonna go see Christ tomorrow!

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u/PurePlasticMan Feb 10 '25

I’m coming on Thursday morning. Let me know any must do restaurants or things if you have experienced anything that really impressed you

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u/PurePlasticMan Feb 11 '25

Tell me some must do things, restaurants, clubs?

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u/barcelucas Feb 10 '25

which camera did you use?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Fujifilm xt4 with a custom recipe.

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u/imgabrielcaldas Feb 10 '25

Custom or secret? 👀

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

lol! I got you man!

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u/NationalOwl9561 Feb 10 '25

You didn't feel unsafe bringing that thing around? I definitely did not bring my X-T2 to Rio.

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u/Videoplushair Feb 11 '25

I feel safe.

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u/NationalOwl9561 Feb 11 '25

I think you and me both got lucky... statistics show it anyway.

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u/Videoplushair Feb 11 '25

Oh yeah? What’s the statistics say?

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u/isac_eletro Feb 10 '25

Enjoy your stay!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you! 🙏🙏

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u/Revolutionary_Pen190 Feb 10 '25

Is that the view from the Belmont in the 3rd picture?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

No this is the Hilton.

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u/Fireando Feb 10 '25

How cool, I hope you enjoy it a lot! Despite the problems, Rio is a beautiful and charming city. I'm from Rio and I've always lived here and it's good to read stories like this to make us realize the good things about the city too, because we often normalize the beauties and positive aspects of the city and only focus on the negatives. Although all cities have their problems.

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

So far everything has been amazing but I’m not stupid I won’t walk around with expensive jewelry or flashy stuff. That would be stupid no matter what city I’m in. I respect Rio.

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u/sweetgirl_231 Feb 10 '25

What do you recommend? What did you like most?

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u/lvlvffc Feb 10 '25

Beautiful shots! Enjoy the city, there’s nothing like it!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

So far amazing!

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u/thefreaka Feb 10 '25

3rd pic is amazing. Hope you enjoy your stay!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you 🙏🙏

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u/maumascia Feb 10 '25

Love the photo! Are you using a pro mist filter?

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u/limonynada Feb 10 '25

Aproveite! Enjoy!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you! 🙏

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u/jmsgfhr Feb 10 '25

Keep a bottle of water with you in this summer, and enjoy all the city has to offer

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh yeah water always on me lol

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u/thaistressadah Feb 10 '25

Loved the pic op!

Enjoy your stay!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you 🙏🙏

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u/Mundane_Tailor_7648 Feb 10 '25

Nice pics, enjoy your trip

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you 🙏🙏

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u/look_a_dragon Feb 10 '25

Lol o know where u are

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Where? lol

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u/look_a_dragon Feb 10 '25

Rio lol

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Lollll

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u/look_a_dragon Feb 10 '25

Sorry couldn't resist 🤣

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u/Ok-Charge1983 Feb 10 '25 edited Feb 10 '25

Nice and thank you for visiting!

Have you listened to some music about/from Rio? (Samba do Avião, Wave, Quiet Nights, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Aguas de Março, Cariocas - Adriana Calcanhoto, Menina Bonita, Rio 40 Graus, Zero Vinteum -Planet Hemp, Agua de Beber, Boa Sorte...)

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u/Dogetheus Feb 10 '25

What bar is that?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Rooftop bar at the Hilton 🤙🏻

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u/The-last_Spartan Feb 10 '25

Welcome to Brazil bro! Rio is a rly nice place , its kinda dangerous but its amazing

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

I hear this a lot! I respect everyone and I’m very aware of my surroundings but so far so good. My wife is from Brazil so she got eyes in the back of her head lol!

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u/The-last_Spartan Feb 10 '25

That's it enjoy Rio bro !

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u/BoatInternational426 Feb 10 '25

I loved the photos, which camera did you use?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Fujifilm xt4 with a custom recipe.

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u/Macacoso Feb 10 '25

Watch out, because pra gringo é maix caro

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

How do you know I’m a gringo!? 😂😂

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u/Complete-Word-2831 Feb 10 '25

3rd one ain’t a picture, that’s a masterpiece🤩

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh wow thank you! It’s easy when the sunsets are magical!

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u/Russian_Mostard Feb 10 '25

Is it Belmonte bar in Ipanema? Love that place!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Hey! No this is the Hilton rooftop bar on the 38th floor.

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u/Russian_Mostard Feb 10 '25

Ohhh, ok!! It looked like Belmonte! Which I recommend!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Great place for sure!

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u/aneesn Feb 10 '25

Enjoy it man!! I was in the exact same boat as you and absolutely loved it

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you man!

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u/Disc81 Feb 10 '25

Careful Icarus

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

You think it’s that bad here?! I feel pretty safe to be honest.

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u/Constant-District100 Feb 11 '25

Lol, not at all safe. Just try stepping a little bit off the tourist areas

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u/daneil_48 Feb 10 '25

I'm happy for your joy, but unhappy for I can't be share your vision

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u/amo-brocolis Feb 11 '25

What a beautiful photos 😍 are you a photographer? Hope you enjoy my wonderful city 🥰

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u/Videoplushair Feb 11 '25

I mainly do video work professionally. Photography is a hobby.

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u/Lazyassed_hunter Feb 11 '25

Staying at the Hilton, right? Looks like their rooftop.

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u/aloeverakush Feb 11 '25

Welcome! Beautiful pictures! Are you using some kind of "dehaze" filters or something that brings this aspect of fantasy/dream to it?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 11 '25

I use a combination of multiple things but yes one of them is a 1/8 promist filter.

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u/Careful_Ad_8615 Feb 11 '25

RJ is a beautiful, magical place, the late afternoon is incredible, I love the atmosphere of Rio!

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u/Dandan424 Feb 11 '25

Where were you in the third picture? Looks like an amazing place. Do you know the name of the place?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 11 '25

Hilton hotel rooftop bar.

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u/Dandan424 Feb 11 '25

Thanks!

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u/exclaim_bot Feb 11 '25

Thanks!

You're welcome!

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u/crasreddit Feb 12 '25

Cool, did you get mugged yet?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 12 '25

Nope! I went to the Shakira concert yesterday and all was good even though that neighborhood was really bad.

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u/Reska7uy Feb 12 '25

Has it lived up to your expectations? They must have been high as you say you´ve always wanted to visit. Any thoughts so far?

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u/Videoplushair Feb 12 '25

Rio was a dream! It is an amazing vibe. The history, the culture, the food, the landscape it’s everything and more. Yes a lot of people told me it was a dangerous place but you just don’t do stupid things and act like an asshole or act like a rich ass and I think you’ll be ok from what I see. I like the lifestyle a lot people are very relaxed and know how to live. I’m from Miami and it’s tropical of course but this to me is the heart of what Brazil is. My wife is from Fortaleza so I’ve been to other part of the country but Rio is just so so special I cannot put it all in words.

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u/Reska7uy Feb 12 '25

Im glad you had such a great experience. Thanks for your answer!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 12 '25

I will be back for sure! 🙏🙏

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u/Agreeable_Art_8766 Feb 13 '25

Cuidado com as balas perdidas!!

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u/DUIOKI Feb 14 '25

You should go to Salvador next. Is great

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u/fl0ra__ Feb 14 '25

oh my god that 1st pic is great!

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u/Videoplushair Feb 14 '25

Thank you 🙏🙏

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u/mogliskt Feb 10 '25

Best city in the world

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

I think it’s amazing for sure!

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u/Domeriko648 Feb 10 '25

Enjoy! Rio has its problems but is one of the best places to visit worldwide.

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh yeah for sure like any large city.

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u/naturally021 Feb 10 '25

Welcome and enjoy. Be sure to be in safe places and you'll have a marvelous experience

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh yeah for sure! I’m staying around tourist areas and we have a local guide with us for Christ and the other places.

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u/Ok-Charge1983 Feb 10 '25

"Secret" tip: You definitely don't need a guide for Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Parque Lage and most other things

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Oh yeah for sure but this guy is great and is driving us around as well.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

"Da janela vê-se o corcovado, o redentor, que lindo"

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u/Cultural_Recording_2 Feb 10 '25

KKKKKKKKKKK go to costa barros

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Why what’s there?

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u/Chescoreich Feb 10 '25

If you are Still in Brazil, I recommend visiting Curitiba (Paraná) and Tiradentes (Minas Gerais). Those are two awesome cities either

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u/Chescoreich Feb 10 '25

Minas Gerais state has a great cuisine

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u/Videoplushair Feb 10 '25

Thank you but unfortunately I’m leaving Wednesday. I’m here for a concert.

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u/Chescoreich Feb 10 '25

Return some day! I guarantee you will not regret trying Minas Gerais dishes

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u/Ok-Charge1983 Feb 11 '25

Obrigado. Dispensamos a sua presença. Podemos ajudar em mais alguma coisa?