Yan Rio For Real

I'm Yan, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and passionate about Brazilian football and the Maracanã experience. I run Rio For Real, a local tourism company specializing in authentic experiences in Rio. Over the years, I have welcomed travelers from around the world to football matches, from first-time stadium visitors to lifelong football fans. For me, a matchday is much more than 90 minutes of football. It's about understanding the culture, feeling the atmosphere, meeting local fans and experiencing the Maracanã with someone who knows how matchdays in Rio really work.