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I'm so impressed with the way this article is progressing! Excellent job adding information and excellent job getting it into our preferred format. Good show all around! --Evan 23:01, 12 Mar 2004 (EST)

I can only agree with Evan on this, and say that it's going to be very useful for me since I'm planning to go there in July/August. One question: the international airport used to be called Galeão. On this site it's called Galeão (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport). Has it changed names or are both used now? Dhum Dhum Akubra 03:47, 13 Mar 2004 (EST)

The airport was originally called Galeão, and renamed about 10 years ago. I don't know which is official, but I would think locals use both. And I would make a guess that like most renamings, the older, shorter one has stuck. - - Paul Richter 01:41, 1 Apr 2004 (EST)

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The airport is still called by its old name by the local people. It is normally outsiders who call it by its new name. Brazilian politicians enjoy changing names of roads, places, etc, to praise someone they like which can become very confusing. The official tag for the airport continues to be GIG.

All the best,

Robert Martim

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most road signals are placed after the curve you were supposed to take
Do you mean "most road signs are placed after the exit you were supposed to take"? -phma 00:10, 18 Sep 2004 (EDT)

[edit] Inacuracy

I deleted this part here:

"Brazilian (or at least carioca) men have a curious shopping custom that will delight female and gay tourists - shirts are tried-on right at the counter, not in a changing room. This can create some confusion to the uninitiated male tourist, as the store clerk will instead of leading you to a changing room, motion you to change right there. Of course, if you are a typical flabby American, you will likely elicit more giggles than delight..."

From the "buy" section because it's just not true.

I also corrected some small inacuracies and cut out some untrue parts.

201.5.155.238 17:14, 23 March 2008 (EDT) Rafael Alves.

[edit] Usable

I'm still trying to get a feel for the 'states' but I really think this is closer to a 'Guide' than something like Essen which qualifies as a "usable" article. I'm not saying it doesn't need some details filled in, but it seems more fleshed out than just 'usable'... comments? Majnoona 22:39, 20 Nov 2005 (EST)

Maj, I think everyone is still trying to get a feel of the ratings. I belive the point of the Guide status is to have a erm...guide that can be used as primary and sole source of information. With a Guide article, you wouldn't normally need to resort to other sources, even if it's some internet search or asking the locals for precise directions. In that sense, I see Rio still at usable status - you can certainly get in and find some accommodation (if you're lucky enough, as listings are too short), but would still have a hard time finding attractions and sights by yourself, let alone choosing what to see, because most attractions haven't been described yet. In other words, listings do not yet "closely match the Manual of Style". Or am I being too picky? Rmx 06:49, 21 Nov 2005 (EST)

[edit] renaming to Rio de Janeiro

I think this article should be moved to "Rio de Janeiro" and shouldn't be "Rio de Janeiro (city)". The city is far more famous than the state. -- Ronald 17:29, 6 March 2006 (EST)

[edit] riotour web site

I removed several links and replaced the "official link" (external link on first mention of the name) with what actually appears to be the official rio web site (http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/). I can't find mention of the riotour site on the main site, despite the spammer's claim of it being official. If I'm in error, please advise (and cite). Jordanmills 12:35, 15 April 2007 (EDT)

[edit] Zona Oeste

First the short description of Zona Oeste " * Zona Oeste (West Zone), a suburban area including primarily the districts of Jacarepaguá and Barra da Tijuca, popular for its beaches." Was literally copied and pasted in from this article (https://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=233908) I am going to do some research and change the line completely because hacking someone else work is not what wikitravel is about. Second - I would love to get the district page up and going, but I am not finding much out there, does anyone have any suggestions?Trew 17:08, 7 October 2008 (EDT)Trew

[edit] Reorganising Rio

Although there is a vast amount of info here I think it needs restructuring. There is too much duplication between the main page and Zona Sul, for example and lots of repetition everywhere. The normal practice is to list hotels under districts not the main page and to use the main page to give a brief summary of sights, listing them in the district articles. See Chicago as an excellent example and Rome as an example of one that is getting there (slowly!). Any volunteers? Shep 20:50, 6 August 2009 (EDT)

Me again. Does Rio really need district articles? There is not so much in most of them and they could be merged back into one main article. 95% of the hotels are in Zona Sul. I've just been looking at Cape Town. Excellent presentation of Guide quality without the need for separate sections?Shep 12:57, 23 August 2009 (EDT)