# Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide — Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

> Offline Rio de Janeiro travel guide with AR, maps, itineraries, and points of interest. (iPhone/iPad app by Gonzalo Martin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rio-de-janeiro-travel-guide/id350555387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gonzalo Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387553041)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rio-de-janeiro-travel-guide/id350555387/reviews.md

## What is Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide?

SPECIAL FEATURES

- AUGMENTED REALITY - AR
- STOP CARRYING BOOK GUIDES!!!
- 100% OFFLINE TRAVEL GUIDE
- OFFLINE METRO MAP
- ZOOMABLE 100% REGIONAL OFFLINE MAPS
- PICS GALLERY
- GPS CAPABLE
- INTERACTIVE POINTS OF INTEREST on the maps showing public bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals, museums, theatres, and many others.
- DAILY BASED ITINERARIES
- BUDGET BASED HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
- WHERE, WHAT & HOW TO SHOP
- NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES
- CITY TIPS, MOVING AROUND, COMMUTING
- SAFETY TIPS

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Stop carrying heavy city tours guide in your pocket. TRAVEL LIGHT!!!

With this Travel Guide you have a full city guide in your iPhone & iPod Touch.

This tourist guide is built to be used offline. No connection to Internet required, meaning no extra charges in your phone bill!!

AUGMENTED REALITY, unlike other tourist guides you will be able to discover the city with the best iPhone tool - AR - Just click on the AR button, turn yourself 360° and view on the screen where the best spots are and how to find them. You can also scroll up and down to view the closest and furthest attraction. Slide through the tutorial for more tips. 

After many requests, we bring to you your own steps with a GPS feature. Do not get lost, just take a look where you are standing.

It is a very practical city guide since it is designed to be used by itineraries. There are 4 different itineraries for the city depending on the duration of your journey. We also provide tips and advices to travelers, how to get into the city, how to move around, where to shop, where to go at night, most popular places, safety tips, etc...

Unlike other guides, this Travel Guide provides you with interactive zoomable OFFLINE MAPS (x6 zoom + GPS capable) of the region showing the attractions, public bus stops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals and many other useful points of interest. You cannot get lost!. With this guide, you will not only visit the city but also move around its region.

Tourist info for must see attractions such as Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Train, Sambódromo, Ipanema Beach, Copacabana Beach, Tijuca Forest , Leblon, Leblon Beach, Carioca Aqueduct, Metropolitan Cathedral, Nossa Senhora da Candelaria Church, Guanabara Bay, São Bento Monastery, among others. 

The travel guide is made based on travelers advices. Unlike other city guides, we can guarantee we have already visited these places and would like to give you a fancy and practical tool to make your visit a more enjoyable one.

This app contains IAPs for you to enjoy and discover the best out of your visit.

## Key features

- 100% Offline Travel Guide
- Augmented Reality Exploration
- Offline Metro and Regional Maps
- Interactive Points of Interest
- Daily and Budget-Based Itineraries
- Nightlife and Shopping Information
- Safety Tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rio de Janeiro Augmented Reality, Offline Maps and Routing App | $3.99 | one-time |
| Iguazu Falls Visitor Guide | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil Travel Guide | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rio de Janeiro City Guide | Free | one-time |
| São Paulo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iguazu Falls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recife | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brazil | Free | one-time |
| Buenos Aires | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bogotá | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rio-de-janeiro-travel-guide/id350555387/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No happy

*2016-08-30*

I'm not happy because the Rio part opens in English but the Salvador appt opens in Portuguese and I don't speak Portuguese. I tried to contact the company but they don't respond.

### 5/5 — A must have!

*2016-07-31*

Going to the rio 2016 Olympics. A friend recommended getting a travel book for our trip. I went on a hunch and looked in the App Store and came across this. After testing it, this is better than any travel book or site. Definitely a must have!

### 4/5 — awesome

*2016-07-31*

i especially love the Rio de jenerio guide tour section about travel passes and ways to save money. we are backpackers and not rolling in money so this really helped us see the beautiful city and stay within our budget.especially it is more useful in Rio 2016 Olympic.

### 5/5 — Cool map in an app

*2016-07-31*

Having a digital app in the city that I will visit is such a helpful thing. And with this rio 2016 travel app with offline city map, this is useful in any Rio de Janeiro travel. I will surely use this app if I'll be given the chance to travel in Rio this year. This is a cool map in an app.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2016-07-19*

L'application crash au démarrage après avoir mis l'application à jour. iPhone6+ avec iOS à jour

### 5/5 — Great travel app!!!!!

*2016-07-02*

Rio de Janeiro travel guide is a enjoyable, interesting travel app. Rio de Janeiro travel guide are the best travel app I've ever met in app store.  I recommend this app to everyone who loves travel. Overall Rio de Janeiro travel guide is a awesome travel app. Thanks for share this.

### 5/5 — Excellent guide

*2016-07-02*

Rio de Janeiro travel guide is an excellent Brazil travel guide for travelers.It has excellent info about must see attractions, shopping, About Rio and day wise tours of Brazil, Maps.
Overall it's a nice app

### 1/5 — Ужасное

*2013-04-10, version 2.4.5*

Нет адресов достопримечательностей, нет карты.

### 1/5 — Nul

*2013-01-28*

Vide en infos , inutile de payer alors qu'il y a beaucoup mieux gratuit!

### 1/5 — Visione di Rio da gringo che non viene a Rio da 10 anni

*2012-08-23, version 2.2.2*

Assolutamente da non comprare, non aggiornata scritta male e totalmente inutile

## Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

### Does Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide work offline?

Yes, Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide is designed to be used 100% offline. This means you can access all its features, including maps and information, without needing an internet connection, preventing extra charges.

### What is the augmented reality feature in Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide?

The augmented reality (AR) feature allows you to discover the city by pointing your device's camera around. It highlights nearby attractions and provides directions, enhancing your exploration experience.

### How does Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide help with navigation?

The app includes zoomable, 100% regional offline maps with GPS capability. It also features interactive points of interest showing public transport, restaurants, hotels, and more, ensuring you don't get lost.

### Can I plan my trip with Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide?

Yes, the guide offers daily-based itineraries and budget-based recommendations for hotels and restaurants. It also provides information on shopping, nightlife, and commuting.

### What kind of safety information is available in Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide?

The app includes specific safety tips and advice for travelers. It also provides information on moving around the city and commuting options.

### Does Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide have ads?

Yes, this app contains advertisements to support its development and free access.

### What are the in-app purchases for Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide?

The app offers in-app purchases to enhance your experience and help you discover the best of your visit. Specific details on what these purchases unlock are available within the app.

### How often is Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide updated?

The latest version of Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide is 3.0.30, last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a commitment to keeping the app current with new information and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.30 — 2026-01-08

New in this update: Book Flights and Car Rentals in one place! We also boosted performance and squashed bugs to keep everything running smoothly.

### 3.0.29 — 2023-02-01

- New tours & activities!
- Bug fixes and content improvement.

### 3.0.28 — 2022-02-01

- New tours & hotels services offered within the app!
- Improved augmented reality feature.

### 3.0.27 — 2019-05-22

Increased selection of tours and activities to offer

### 3.0.26 — 2018-07-18

Minor bug fixed

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