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Most tourists in Rio spend most of their time downtown or in the city's Zona Sul, or southern zone, where the Rua dos Oitis is located. But in the 50 weeks of the year not devoted to Carnaval or New Year's Eve, it can be easy to miss the party. It takes some guidance to develop the sense of where the Cariocas will be exercising their native joie de vivre.

A working knowledge of Portuguese is an easy in, but even lacking that, with a little advance work and a few English-speaking Brazilian contacts you can weave your way into the action and get a glimpse of the real scene.

I received my initial orientation at home in New York, from acquaintances and friends of friends. Many Brazilians, gregarious by nature, are happy enough to help steer a traveler, especially if they think they may be coming north sometime to collect on a return of the favor. Local advice is also comforting, of course, given Rio's reputation for crime. While the danger does not seem to dampen anyone's partying spirit, violence is much feared and the threat is much discussed among the locals.

Frequent travelers to Rio may share tips, too. Before and after its peak travel season (it is past now, since Carnaval ended Feb. 8), the city attracts a core of regular visitors wooed back by the charm of the Brazilians and the culture of their proudest city. These repeaters readily brave long flights, like the 12-hour trip from New York with not a single nonstop to be found.

Tradução :
A maioria dos turistas no Rio passam a maior parte do seu tempo ou no centro da cidade, Zona Sul, ou zona sul , onde a Rua dos Oitis está localizado . Mas nas 50 semanas do ano não dedicado a Carnaval ou Réveillon , pode ser fácil perder a festa. É preciso alguma orientação para desenvolver o sentido de onde os cariocas será exercer o seu joie de vivre nativa .

Um conhecimento prático do Português é uma de fácil, mas ainda falta que , com um pouco de trabalho antecedência e alguns contatos brasileiros de