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Famous for its upscale Copacabana Beach, unique mix of sprawling concrete jungle and actual jungle, and thriving comunidades, Rio is Brazil’s most sought-after tourist destination, but it can be particularly hard on the wallet if you’re not willing to compromise on comfort and safety.
Some of the cheapest four-star hotels in the most touristy parts of town are over $100 in the off-season, a staggeringly-high rate for Latin America, and between overpriced dinners and shopping in dollarized malls, you’re easily looking at spending $2,000 in a week on average.
Rio is one of the most expensive cities in the Global South, but lucky for budget-conscious travelers who are keen on…
