Plan your first Rio trip with a local, in one hour.
Bring your dates, budget, and questions. We'll build your plan together on a video call, so you land in Rio knowing exactly where to stay, what to do, and what to skip.
Rio Ready call, 60 minutes
$49
Founding client price for my first 10 clients. The regular price will be $200.
- A 60-minute video call with me
- Where to stay, what to do, and how to get around, based on your trip
- Straight answers about money, safety, and the beach
- Covered by the Rio Ready guarantee
You'll pick a time and pay securely when you book.
What we'll cover
Every call is shaped around your trip. These are the topics most first-timers need.
- The shape of your trip: how many days, and in what order
- Which neighborhood fits your style and budget
- Getting from the airport and around the city
- Paying for things: cards, cash, and Pix
- Staying safe without being scared
- Beaches, food, and nightlife worth your time
- Day trips outside the city
- Anything else on your mind
How it works
Book and pay
Pick a time that works for you and pay securely online.
Tell me about your trip
Answer a few quick questions when you book, so I can prepare.
Meet on video
We talk for an hour on Google Meet and plan your trip together.
guarantee
Feel ready, or get your money back.
If you don't feel more confident about your trip after our call, email me within 7 days and I'll refund you in full. No questions asked.
Questions
Where does the call happen?
On Google Meet. You'll get the link in your booking confirmation.
What if I need to reschedule?
Need a different time? Reschedule or cancel for free up to 24 hours before your call, using the link in your confirmation email, and you'll get a full refund if you cancel. Changes made less than 24 hours before the call, or missing the call without notice, aren't refundable, but you can still reschedule once. If I ever need to reschedule, you'll pick a new time or get a full refund, whichever you prefer.
Can my partner or friends join?
Yes, you can bring one other person, like a partner or travel buddy, so up to two of you on the call.
I haven't booked flights yet. Is it too early?
No. The call is useful at any stage, and planning before you book can help you choose dates and where to stay.
How does the refund work?
Email me at costastrategies@gmail.com within 7 days of your call and I'll refund the full amount. See the terms for details.
Coming later
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Custom itinerary
A day-by-day plan built for your trip, after our call.
Trip support
Planning help plus support from me while you're in Rio.
The Rio Ready guide
A complete digital guide to Rio for first-time visitors.