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Rio Claro

City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Overview

Rio Claro is a small, welcoming town in the dense Atlantic rainforest of Rio de Janeiro state, known for its laid-back lifestyle and proximity to outdoor adventures. Its charming streets are lined with colonial-era architecture and local eateries, making it a pleasant stop for those seeking authenticity away from city crowds. The town's surrounding nature is ideal for hiking and river activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
17,951
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.78°, -44.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$703
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1475 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNZ
Distance
41 km

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NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.

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