Rio Carnival
The carnival is undoubtedly one of the main reasons that leads tourists to want to stay in Rio. Carnival is the most popular celebration in Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro in particular. It takes place every year between Epiphany and Lent, during the four days preceding Ash Wednesday.
Tijuca National Park
Tijuca we present all that remains of the forest surrounding Rio de Janeiro. It’s sort of the largest urban forest in the world, with an area of approximately 3200 hectares, comprises hundreds of species of fauna and flora that are found only in the
Dominating the All-Rio, the statue of Cristo Redentor extends his arms on top of Corcovado, Mount hunchback.
Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açúcar)
Curiously shaped monolith that overlooks the entrance of 270 m of the Baia de Guanabara. To reach the top you can take the cable-shaped pods with large bubbles that provide a 360 °. The cable car stops first at Morro da Urca (Hill seconded the mountain) then climbed to the summit.
Copacabana
It remains the ultimate symbol of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, although the beach is, over time his popularity has diminished especially because the presence of large hotels encourages crime. The beach is 4 km in length and describes a perfect curve.
Ipanema
Ipanema Beach is located in the most exclusive residential district of the city or côtois upper middle class and nouveau riche. Today, Ipanema is the center of fashion and sophistication. The most fashionable shops, Rio de Janeiro along the streets of Ipanema and Leblon.
Maracanã
The Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro is the temple of Brazilian football. The stadium named after the district of Rio where it rises is downright huge. This is one of the largest in the world. It can hold up to 120,000 people. Attend one of the game is an unforgettable experience. You’ll soon see that football is actually the second religion of Brazil.
Guanabara Bay
The Guanabara Bay is a real pleasure to see with his two strengths of 17 and 19 th centuries who keep their edge. It is easy to cross the Guanabara Bay to Niterói to travel or in the islands. From there, you’ll get one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro.
Museums in Rio de Janeiro
The city has several museums including the Museum of National History, which is south of the Bay of Guanabara, a modern art museum located on the Marina de Gloria, or a national art museum located just further north of the Museum of Modern Art, which offers the works of great artists from Brazil.
The Favelas
If every city has its own Brazilian favelas, they are often very close to the city centre and are over populated. Whilst they can be dangerous areas to wonder in, you can find organised tours to take you around for a safe and closer look to Brazilian culture.
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