Each year, endless amounts of guys flock to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to hopefully experience a fling or two with any of the countless hot, local girls there prancing around in bikinis during the day, and losing their minds in the clubs at night. The motivation is certainly understandable, since the women here are famous for their bodies, their beauty, and their fun, outgoing, party-loving personalities.
For a country full of expats, students, and locals very much aware of Western pop culture, Brazilians do not speak English very well. I just want to reemphasize that Brazil is not a place to show up and start having immediate success with local girls the first day you meet them.
Beaches are one of the best spots, and Ipanema Beach is a good location, since many girls come here by themselves for a bit on hot days, or with a friend or two. Juice bars such as Bibi Sucos are another great place, since many girls stop by on their own to get a quick snack or juice before heading off.
Regardless of where you go, talk to her for a minute or two asking for the direction to an attraction or landmark should work to start off , get her number or contact info, and continue on. The more numbers, the better, because Brazilian girls are flaky as hell. There are things to do and places to stay all over Rio, but not all of them are as good for meeting girls as others.
Many tourists stay in the southern part of the city, and stick to the usual spots like Copacabana , Ipanema , Leblon , etc. Lapa is one of the best areas to go to at night, as there are a ton of clubs, and a lot of the girls going there are students, and a bit more down to earth. Plus, on Fridays, Lapa has street parties all over the place, which of course draws a huge crowd. This is a great atmosphere to meet local women who are hanging out with their friends, buying cheap beers off the street, and of course dancing.
