RIO DE JANEIRO · BRAZIL
Description.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a vibrant city known for its beaches, natural beauty, and lively culture:
Beaches
Rio has 50 miles of beaches, including the world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema.
Natural beauty
Rio's landscape includes dramatic mountains, lush forests, and the Tijuca National Park. The harbor is surrounded by Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the Tijuca hills, and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Culture
Rio is known for its carnival, which is a full-on party with music, dance, floats, costumes, and food and drink. The city also has a rich multicultural cuisine, art galleries, and museums.
Nightlife
Rio has a lively nightlife with restaurants, discotheques, and bars open late.
Sports
Rio hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. It's also home to the Maracanã stadium, which is hallowed ground for football fans.
Christ the Redeemer
The world's largest Art Deco statue, Christ the Redeemer, sits atop Corcovado Mountain and overlooks the city.
The best time to visit Rio is between April and September, when the city is calmer and cheaper.