If you're Brazilian, or, a Cariocaphile (a Rio lover) then you've already started the countdown for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Back in October, we were down in the "Marvelous City" and right smack in the middle of Copacabana Beach with the rest of Rio for the world announcement. Don't worry, our writer Shira Levine cased the joint to check things out for those of you considering getting your Olympic Games on in, uhhh six and half years.
Based on how utterly psyched Brazilians, tourists in Brazil, and everyone on Twitter responded to the news that Rio would be hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics, it might be wise to get samba steppin' now to book that hotel stay and flight.
And good news to Southerners! As of Dec. 15, US Airways brought it with the Brazil-bound convenience and began direct service to Rio from its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. So now you have a flight option, but what about a hotel? Never fear, we've pulled together some options below.
Brazil is one of the few economies that's grown during our global economic recession. By 2016 expect a completely reinvented Summer Games-ready Rio. Rio scored a $14.2 billion Olympic budget and has reportedly $60.3 billion in public and private investments. The city plans to develop an additional 14,000 hotel rooms to the currently 28,000 hotel rooms already lining the 50 miles of beaches. Yes, that's a lot of housekeeping.
As of now, those gunning for Carioca-style joie de vivre, can have their pick of our favorite fancypants hotels in Rio. Yes, they will cost you a pretty Brazilian Real whether your visit is for an overnight stay, a dip in the pool, or, a few caipirinhas.
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