“LIVE YOUR PASSION”, IN PORTUGUESE: “VIVA SUA PAIXÃO” – THE MOTTO OF THE 2016 SUMMER GAMES IN RIO!
Why the Olympics? Well, why not? The Olympics are always a popular destination for both business and pleasure travelers and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio are no exception. They are being held from August 5th through August 21st in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time a South American city will host the Summer Olympics, which are officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad.
The opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games will take place on the evening of Friday, August 5th in the Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro starting at 6pm Rio time. The closing ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games will take place on the evening of Sunday, August 21st in the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro starting at 6pm Rio time.
MAKE YOUR 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS PLANS EARLY!
You can expect major congestion at all of the Rio airports around August 5th, the day of the opening ceremony. It is the most popular night of the Olympics. You can expect an increase in charter flights, VIP flights, and VVIP flights. Keep in mind that flying into Rio, every foreign dignitary with a plane has front row seats for the opening ceremony, so think about arriving a day early. Flights to Brazil during the Olympics will most likely require advanced notification to the Brazilian aviation authorities as well as arrival and departure slots and parking reservations for the aircraft. Make your plans early!
CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO
The city of Rio de Janeiro has a rich and colorful history. In the early 19th century, it was 
the center of power of the Portuguese Colonial Empire and later the capital of the Brazilian Republic. Portuguese, to this day, is the language spoken. Rio has been a key player in many chapters of the nation’s story. And, since times long ago, the city has been a popular spot for sport. Some of the attractions in Rio are the world famous Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer, the largest Art Deco statue in the world, and Sugarloaf Mountain, making it very easy to see why Rio is known as Cidade Maravilhosa– the Marvelous City.
In Rio de Janeiro, Barra da Tijuca will host most of the venues of the Olympic Games in 2016. The rest will be located in three other zones of the host city: Copacabana Beach, Maracanã and Deodoro. Barra da Tijuca will also house the Olympic Village.
TWO NEW SPORTS WILL COMPETE IN THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS
There are two new sports that will compete in these Games, those being Rugby Sevensand, yes, finally, Golf! The football games (soccer to those of us in the U.S.) will be held at various locations around the country – all of which will be accessible by plane. But, once again, reservations must be made early.
So, if you are considering visiting Rio for the Olympic Games, give Northeastern Aviation a call at 1-800-234-0046 to speak to one of our experienced charter coordinators. Let us take the hassle out of planning your trip. We offer complete concierge services, including venue tickets (if available), hotel accommodations, gourmet catering on your flights and any kind of ground transportation you may require including rentals, cars with drives, etc.
