View from copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro

Marvel at Rio, the Marvellous City

For all its high-profile problems, Rio de Janeiro remains one of the most spectacular metropolises on earth. Rich in culture, nature, history and nightlife, Rio is a place people come back to again and again. It has some of the best music on the continent, the best scenery, the best beaches and, of course, one of the best climates. Not to mention the city's natives, who must rank as some of the friendliest people on earth.

Top Highlights in Rio de Janeiro

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World famous Copacabana Beach
Attraction
The most famous beach in the world

Copacabana is the most famous beach in the world. This spot has lost little of its mystique...

Rio's most famous landmark Corcovado
Attraction
The most recognizable landmark in South America

Corcovado is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. At 2230 feet, this...

Fortaleza de São João seen from Pão de Açúcar.
Attraction
Old fortress offers great views of the Guanabara Bay

Long time ago, Fortaleza de São João used to be known known as Forte São Teodósio.

Ipanema Beach
Attraction
A place of famous girls and bad waters

This beautiful beach was made famous through a popular song: The Girl from Ipanema (Garota de...

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas at Christmas.
Attraction
Christmas and Olympics

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a beautiful lagoon in the Lagoa south zone of Rio de Janeiro,...

View of Lapa Arches
Attraction
Rio's early water aqueduct

The Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa) are a double tier of arches 210ft high and 295yds long, a part...

Morro da Urca
Health and Beauty
Climbing, hiking and scenic views

Morro da Urca is one of the most popular destinations for scenic views and hiking.

Parque dos Patins
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A park for the whole family

Parque dos Patins is visited mostly by fitness and exercise enthusiasts, as it offers many...

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
Entertainment
A true cultural gem

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura boasts over 350,000 volumes, including rare editions...

São Conrado
Attraction
Affluent neighborhood in Zona Sul

Nestled in between Barra da Tijuca and Gávea, São Conrado is famous for hang gliding and...

Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pâo de Açúcar)
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One of the world's finest beauty spots

Apart from being one of the best ways to get your bearings in Rio, a trip up the _Sugar Loaf...

Tijuca National Park
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The largest urban forest in the world

Tijuca National Park is the largest urban forest in the world. Created anew after...

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