Tickets: The main Olympic website has all the info. Tickets start at 40 reals, about £10.rio2016.com/en 

 

Getting around: The Olympic Park at Barra has nine stadia, including aquatic¹ centre and cycling velodrome. Leave plenty of travel time, especially if work on the new Metro² underground line isn’t finished. 

 

Where to stay: Airbnb may be your best bet as many hotels are full. Prices average around £140 per night for a flat sleeping three. airbnb.co.uk 

 

Zika virus: It’s winter in Rio so there are fewer mosquitos but Zika is still a threat. Strong repellent will minimise risk. Pregnant³ women should take extra care. 

 

Best beaches: Ipanema and Leblon are quieter than Copacabana. Also nice is Urca, close to Sugarloaf mountain. 

 

Best restaurants: Braseiro da Gavea; informal, meat-centric, expect to spend £30 a head on a feast⁴.braseirodagavea.com.br 

 

Crime: The Foreign Office has an Olympics site with travel info including advice on crime prevention.gov.uk/rio2016 

 

Getting there: Flights with British Airways⁵ start at £874 return. ba.com

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