Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Hotels and City Guide

Rio de Janeiro - Business Tips

Rio de Janeiro Dress Code

Due to the climate, it is best to wear light clothing wherever possible. Pick comfortable clothing in fabrics such as cotton as the temperature in summer can be quite unbearable.

Greeting Someone in Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian culture is fairly demonstrative, however with regard to business engagements, the usual handshake is the norm, both at the beginning and the end of meetings.

Rio de Janeiro Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in the Brazil vary from one industry and sector to another but as a guide, most office environments tend to operate between 09.00 and 18.00, Monday to Friday. Most banks are open between 09.00 and 16.00, Monday to Friday with some of the larger banks perhaps also opening on Saturday mornings.

Rio de Janeiro Smoking

Smoking is acceptable in Brazil unless indicated otherwise. Restaurants will normally have sections for those who smoke and those who do not.

Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil