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How to get to Rock City; Google Maps gives tips to go to Rock in Rio

Rock in Rio 2017 began last Friday (15) and Google Maps has released some features to help the public get to Rock City. With the app, you can see the changes in traffic and bans on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, to plan the best route. It is also possible to see public transport routes, such as subway and BRT.

In addition, upon arriving at the Olympic Park, the user can view the complete internal map, indicating toilets, food and leisure area. Want to save 3G / 4G internet on mobile? Do not worry: Maps can be downloaded for offline access. See the tutorial below for all the tips on how to get to Rock in Rio with Maps for Android or iPhone (iOS).

Google Maps shows you how to get to Rock in Rio

How to use the Rock in Rio app for a better festival experience

How to get to the Rock in Rio: see changes in traffic and interdictions in the road

Step 1. To get started, open Google Maps on your mobile phone and search for "Parque Olímpico do Rio de Janeiro".

Search the Rock in Rio Olympic Park for Google Maps on mobile

Step 2. Then select "More Information" at the bottom of the screen. Note that information about Rock in Rio will be displayed. Touch the card that indicates the date and time of the day's attraction.

See more traffic information due to Rock in Rio

Step 3. To find out about changes in traffic through the city and around the Olympic Park, select "View track bans". Note that, at the top of the screen, there is a map indicating the banned tracks in red. At the bottom, there is a listing of all blocked routes because of the event and time range.

Find out which roads are closed in the city and in the Olympic Park

Search for best routes to Rock in Rio

Step 1. Maps also allows you to find route options and faster paths, with different means of transportation, to get to the Olympic Park. To do this, open Google Maps and search again for "Parque Olímpico do Rio de Janeiro". Then touch "Routes".

Find directions to Rock in Rio by Google Maps

Step 2. A screen with a center map and top transport options will be displayed on separate tabs for "car", "bus / subway / train", "hike", private transport or even bicycle. In transportation, there is also indication of estimated time and value spent. For Rock in Rio were planned exclusive transportation and even advance purchase of tickets.

Find routes with different transport, time and price on the way to Rock in Rio

Arriving at Rock in Rio: see inside map

Step 1. Google Maps has already updated the map with data about the new Rock in Rio space. Thus, it is possible to discover the cell phone where the restrooms, food and entertainment are located. To do this, search on Maps for "Parque Olímpico do Rio de Janeiro".

Search the Rock in Rio Olympic Park for Google Maps on mobile

Step 2. Select the "More Information" button and touch the card with the day of the Rock in Rio event.

See more traffic information due to Rock in Rio

Step 3. Finally, touch the "View Map" button. Just zoom in on the map, using both fingers as pincer to approach the spaces of the Olympic Park and see all the details.

See the local map of the Olympic Park at Rock in Rio

Offline map download

Step 1. Connected to a Wi-Fi network, search for "Parque Olímpico do Rio de Janeiro" and select "More information".

Search for more information about Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park on Google Maps

Step 2. Touch the "Download" button at the top right, and select the area to download. The tip is to frame more than the Rock in Rio space, so you have that full access to the region if you need to while moving. Confirm on "Download". The file will be downloaded to the cell phone: make sure the device has the space indicated to save the data.

Download for offline region access on Google Maps

Step 3. To access this map without internet, go to the Google Maps home screen and open the side menu of the app. Select "Offline Maps." Then touch the downloaded region, in this case, the Barra da Tijuca.