Enjoying Rio

Hylka has an exciting day planned for today's guest, Jan. They'll explore the water by jet ski and the skies by hang glider, before ending their day with some relaxing cocktails at a local favorite for rock and roll lovers.

Hylka picks up her guest, Bel, from her hostel to give her an experience most tourists won't find. They explore one of the largest slums in the world, Rochina, and encounter a glimpse of the local art, culture, food and music.

Away from the most popular beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Hylka meets her guest of the day, Nuno, at the Surf and Stay hostel to go in search of the best waves on the west side beaches. They take a paddle tour during sunset and enjoy a special dinner at a tropical restaurant.

Explore the most bohemian and traditional neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro: Santa Teresa and Lapa. Climb the steps painted by the artist Jorge Selarón., taste exotic dishes inspired by Amazonian cuisine, and visit a former residence of an art collector that was turned into a museum. End the day dancing in a traditional samba school, set up for the next carnival.

Explore a community fair at San Salvador square, where locals sell clothes, crafts and regional foods. Then experience new flavors and enjoy live "choro" music, a wonderful dive into Brazilian musical culture. The day continues at the Maracanã stadium where they watch a Flamengo soccer game and immerse themselves into one of the world's largest and most fanatical soccer fan bases.

Start the day with a classic breakfast in a traditional pastry shop founded in 1894, then take a cruise on a World War II ship. Explore the city center's popular commercial streets with more than 1,200 shops selling all sorts of merchandise. Night falls and it's time to end the day dancing samba right where Samba was born.

Today's goal is to visit some of the sites seen on the city's most famous postcards, then to explore the waterfront of the world's most famous beach by bicycling, kayak on the banks of the famous Sugarloaf mountain. Enjoy a typical Brazilian dish and end with a romantic paddle boat tour at Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon.