Rio’s Best Summer In Years Brings A New Question: Can The City Keep Order?

2026-01-26 - 12:29

Key Points Rio expects 5.7 million summer visitors, up 14%, with spending projected near R$12.8 billion ($2.4 billion). Record air and cruise flows are concentrating pressure in the South Zone and the port corridor. The debate is shifting from promotion to management: transport planning, enforcement, and visitor distribution. The city feels packed. Sidewalk tables spill