The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South Zone) – is generally safe ... (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing ...

which covers almost this whole side of South America. Rodge: Is he trekking through the Amazon rainforest, or kayaking along the Amazon river? Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro.

Known for its lively Carnival parties, the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro is the most popular ... It’s a former red light district just south of the centre, and consists of colourful alleys ...