Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city by population and one of the top tourist destinations in South America. Many investments in accessible infrastructure were made in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and the city has become one of the most wheelchair-friendly on the continent.

Travelers visit Rio de Janeiro for its natural beauty, events like the annual Carnival, beautiful beaches including Copacabana and Ipanema, shopping, cuisine (the street food is delicious!), museums and attractions like the wheelchair accessible cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Using the world’s most complete guide to wheelchair accessible travel in Rio de Janeiro, you will be prepared to vacation in Brazil’s Marvelous City.

Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide Contents

Rio de Janeiro Airport Wheelchair Assistance - Wheelchair Travel

Fly to Rio de Janeiro with a wheelchair and request special assistance for people with disabilities at GIG Airport and SDU Airport.

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Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro - Wheelchair Travel

Wheelchair accessible attractions in Rio de Janeiro, including the Sugar Loaf Mountain cable car, Museum of Tomorrow, Metropolitan Cathedral & more.

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6 Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Wheelchair Travel

Rio de Janeiro wheelchair accessible hotels: List and reviews of handicap accessible hotel rooms with a roll-in shower and grab bars in Brazil.

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Wheelchair Accessible Rio de Janeiro Public Transportation - Wheelchair Travel

Use this guide to travel on Rio de Janeiro public transportation with a wheelchair — information on accessibility of the metro, trams, city buses and more.

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Rio de Janeiro Wheelchair Taxis - Wheelchair Travel

Rio de Janeiro Wheelchair Taxi: Adapted, wheelchair accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps or lifts are available for hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Wheelchair Accessibility of Sidewalks in Rio de Janeiro - Wheelchair Travel

Learn about the wheelchair accessibility of sidewalks in Rio de Janeiro - analysis of curb height, pavements, curb ramps, crossing signals & more.

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Rio de Janeiro Travel Visa Requirements & Safety - Wheelchair Travel

Brazil Visa Requirements: Travel requirements, emergency resources and safety information for wheelchair users traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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