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  1. 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.
    • 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.
  2. 9. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro. 8,673. Architectural Buildings. The CCBB is a cultural center that consists of exhibition rooms, three theaters, a library, cinema, and a video room. It is housed in an art deco style building located in what used to be the financial district of Rio de Janeiro.

  3. Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laid-back beach culture and its annual carnival. The "Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list . The harbour of Rio de Janeiro is comprised of a ...

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  5. 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.

  6. Rio is unlike any other place in the world, with more natural beauty per square inch—and more flip-flops per capita—than any major city. Its “urban setting,” tucked dramatically between ...

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