Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, and samba in the streets
Explore Rio de Janeiro with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates Christ the Redeemer's construction on Corcovado, the bossa nova origins of Ipanema, and the favela culture that produced samba. Rio is dramatic in every sense — the landscape, the music, the contrasts between wealth and poverty.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Rio's geography — mountains jutting from the sea, beaches curving between granite peaks — creates a city where nature and culture are inseparable. Wexplo narrates the samba tradition, the bossa nova revolution, and the social complexity behind the postcard views.
April to October for drier weather and comfortable walking temperatures.
Portuguese, English
Compact center — everything on foot
Walk from Lapa to Santa Teresa via the Selaron Steps — 215 steps covered in colorful tiles from around the world. Wexplo narrates the Chilean artist Jorge Selaron's 23-year obsession with decorating each step.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Rio de Janeiro, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.