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Rio de Janeiro ( Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d (ʒi) ʒɐˈne (j)ɾu] ⓘ [6] ), or simply Rio, [7] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio ...
- 3.1 miles to city center. Address: Tijuca Forest National Park. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio.
- 5.4 miles to city center. Address: Estrada da Cascatinha. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- 4.3 miles to city center. Address: Rua Jardim Botânico. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Tours, Sightseeing. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND. With its iconic coastline and mountainous backdrop, Rio de Janeiro is best explored from the water.
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- Join the jubilant crowds on Copacabana Beach. A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km (2.5 miles), with a flurry of activity along its length: over-amped soccer players singing their team's anthem; Cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists lining up for caipirinhas (cocktails made from limes, sugar, ice and high-proof sugarcane alcohol) at kiosks; kids showing off their soccer skills; and beach vendors shouting out their wares among the tanned beach bodies.
- Take in the views from Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) Seen from the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Rio is undoubtedly a Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City).
- Experience vibrant subcultures on Ipanema Beach. One long stretch of sun-drenched sand, Ipanema Beach is demarcated by postos (posts), which mark off subcultures as diverse as the city itself.
- Get up close to Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) Standing atop Corcovado (which means "hunchback") at 38m (125ft) tall, the open-armed Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his well-crafted face.
Rio is a 2011 American animated musical adventure comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation. It was directed by Carlos Saldanha from a screenplay written by Don Rhymer , Joshua Sternin , Jeffrey Ventimilia , and Sam Harper , based on a story conceived by Saldanha and the writing team of Earl Richey Jones and Todd ...
9. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro. Whether to attend a show or take a tour, it’s worth seeing this lavish 1909 theater, filled with gilded mirrors, statues, murals, stained-glass windows and sparkling chandeliers. 10.
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Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, South America. Golden beaches and lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular football matches: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do.