Welcome to your Rio de Janeiro daily guide for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Brasileirão Série A returns tonight with Round 9 — the first fixtures in 10 days. The MAR is closed today (its weekly day off), so the CCBB and MAM anchor the cultural calendar. At the CCBB, Viva Mauricio (immersive Turma da Mônica) continues through April 13. At the MAM, Daniel Buren’s Voile/Toile sails enter their final 12 days before closing April 12. On the markets, Tuesday delivered the strongest session of the month: the Ibovespa surged 2.71% to 187,462 on ceasefire hopes after a Wall Street Journal report that Trump is willing to end the Iran campaign. March closed at −0.70% but Q1 ended +16.35%. The dollar fell to R$5.22. Natura soared 12.99% on an Advent acquisition deal.
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01Weather & What to WearFORECAST
A warm but unsettled midweek — 28°C with 50% rain today, rising to 30–31°C Thursday and Friday. Good Friday will be hot but showery. Saturday clears to 15% rain at 29°C for the MAR free Saturday.
02Day at a GlanceSNAPSHOT
Wednesday is a lighter museum day with the MAR closed. The CCBB’s Viva Mauricio and the MAM’s Buren sails carry the programme. The real headline is tonight: the Brasileirão returns after a 10-day break. Check fixtures closer to kick-off.
03What to See & DoCULTURE
Museums & Exhibitions
MAM Rio — Daniel Buren Voile/Toile (Final 12 Days)
Eleven vertical-striped Optimist sails hung in finishing order — the French artist’s first Brazilian presentation. Closes April 12. The sculpture garden and permanent collection are also open. Free admission. With only 12 days remaining, visit this week if you have not yet seen it.
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 85, Parque do Flamengo. Wed–Sat 10h–18h, Sun 10h–18h. Free. Metrô: Cinelândia or Largo do Machado.
CCBB — Viva Mauricio
The immersive Turma da Mônica experience continues on the ground floor — free admission. Closes April 13. With Vetores-Vertentes now closed, Viva Mauricio is the CCBB’s sole headline exhibition. Good for families with children.
R. Primeiro de Março 66, Centro. Wed–Mon 9h–20h. Free. Closed Tuesdays. Metrô: Uruguaiana → VLT Parada dos Museus.
Galleries
Also Open Today
Galeria Mercedes Viegas (Jardim Botânico): solo show, Tue–Fri 12h–19h. Galeria IBEU (Jardim Botânico): 13 artists group show, Mon–Thu 13h–19h. Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim (Ipanema): chromatic paintings, Tue–Sun 13h–19h, free.
04Getting AroundTRANSPORT
For the MAM: Metrô Line 1 to Cinelândia or Largo do Machado, then walk through Parque do Flamengo (~15 min). Bring water and umbrella at 28°C/50% rain.
For the CCBB: Line 1 to Uruguaiana → VLT to Parada dos Museus. If attending a Brasileirão match tonight, check venue and transport early — stadium areas may have heavier traffic.
05Where to EatFOOD
Flamengo circuit: After the MAM, walk to Largo do Machado for per-kilo restaurants or Catete for traditional botequins. The MAM café serves light meals.
Jardim Botânico circuit: Combine the Mercedes Viegas and IBEU gallery visits with lunch on Rua J.J. Seabra. The neighbourhood’s restaurant scene is strongest on weekdays.
06Practical InfoESSENTIALS
QAV price hike: Petrobras raised the price of aviation fuel (querosene de aviação) by approximately 55% effective today, April 1. Airfares are likely to increase further in coming weeks — relevant for anyone booking domestic flights.
Semana Santa: Sexta-feira Santa (April 3) is a public holiday. Markets and B3 closed. Banks closed. The MAR, MAM, and CCBB maintain normal hours. Plan trading and banking for today and tomorrow.
07Community & LifestyleEXPAT LIFE
Q1 market review: The Ibovespa ended March at 187,462 — down 0.70% for the month but up 16.35% for Q1 2026. Petrobras was the star: PETR3 +26.07%, PETR4 +23.75% in March alone, hitting a record R$677 billion market cap. R$49.6 billion in foreign capital entered Brazilian equities in Q1.
April outlook: The Brasileirão returns tonight. Semana Santa Friday. The Buren sails close April 12, Viva Mauricio closes April 13. The next Copom is April 28–29. The cultural calendar thins slightly as March’s blockbuster exhibitions wind down.
08Game DaySPORT
Brasileirão Série A Round 9 begins tonight — the first fixtures in 10 days. Palmeiras and São Paulo lead the table on 16 points. Check The Rio Times sports coverage for confirmed kick-off times and matchups. Thursday completes the round.
09Business & MarketsFINANCE
Tuesday close: Ibovespa +2.71% to 187,462 — the strongest session of March, on ceasefire hopes after a WSJ report that Trump is willing to end the Iran campaign. Only four stocks fell. Banks surged: BTG +5.41%, Itaú +4.52%, Santander +3.79%. Vale +3.75% on VBM outlook. Natura +12.99% on Advent acquisition deal. Petrobras fell −2.01% as oil dropped on peace prospects. Dollar −0.44% to R$5.22. Caged: +255,321 jobs in February. March: −0.70%. Q1: +16.35%.
Context: Selic at 14.75%. Focus IPCA 2026 at 4.31%. Focus year-end: Selic 12.25%, dollar R$5.50. QAV +55% effective today. Next Copom: April 28–29. Good Friday April 3 (B3 closed). For full analysis, see today’s Brazil Morning Call.
10Plan AheadCOMING UP
Thu Apr 2: MAR reopens 11h–18h. Brasileirão Round 9 Thursday fixtures. 30°C, 30% rain.
Fri Apr 3: Sexta-feira Santa — public holiday. Markets and B3 closed. MAR, MAM, CCBB open normal hours. 31°C, 55% rain.
Sat Apr 4: MAR free Saturday — No Martins + Bienal + Augusti. 29°C, 15% rain.
Apr 12: Daniel Buren Voile/Toile closes at the MAM.
Apr 13: Viva Mauricio closes at the CCBB. Apr 28–29: Next Copom meeting.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — your Rio de Janeiro daily guide — Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Published for residents and visitors. All times in Brasília time (BRT, UTC-3). Weather: open-source API. Culture: MAR, MAM Rio, CCBB, Riotur. Markets: B3, Banco Central. Sport: CBF.
Related coverage: Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, March 31 | São Paulo Daily Brief — Tuesday, March 31 | Brazil’s Morning Call