Rio de Janeiro thrills with Copacabana’s black-and-white sands where locals jog beside souvenir vendors. Ride the iconic bondinho to Sugarloaf’s granite peak for panoramic views under $20. Budget travelers refuel on acai bowls from sidewalk carts for R$15 and dance to free samba nights in Lapa’s Arco das Laranjeiras. Ocean breezes and Tijuca’s rainforest hikes make every day an affordable adventure.