Soccer match at the Maracana Stadium - Vasco RJ 2x...Photo by Pietro M
The Imperial Palace and Gardens, PetropolisPhoto by Ariel V, USA
Wife and I and the Vasco-Botafogo match on 13/1...Photo by Chad G
Photo made by the tour photographer. We would like...Photo by Stanislaw Z, USA
3 minute rides to make it to the top. Great views....Photo by Andre M, USA
Popular beach in Buzios by Chris Breikss via Fl...Photo by Creative Commons
A schooner ride is the best way to see Buzios from...Photo by Ariel V, USA
helicopter platform Photo by Walter C, USA
View of Copacabana in the far left sidePhoto by Saké, Thailand
cable car ride, from Sugar Loaf Mtn. level 1 to...Photo by Walter C, USA
sugar loaf mtn. mermaid sculpture Photo by Walter C, USA
This photo was made on Tijuaca Rainforest TourPhoto by Stanislaw Z, USA
Imperial Architecture and Landscaping.Photo by Ariel V, USA
Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and Stadium TourPhoto by Viator, USA
Samba show Photo by Walter C, USA
samba queen Photo by Walter C, USA
Opera house. Vina trying to fix her camera to get ...Photo by Bandit, USA
Without any doubts, the tour to Buzios was the one...Photo by Ariel V, USA
Besides the breathtaking view, the lush vegetat...Photo by melodie s
We're supposed to go up there? Gulp!Photo by Bandit, USA
Rio de Janeiro
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Be warned: Rio's powers of seduction can leave you with a bad case of saudade (indescribable longing). Planted between lush, forest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches, the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) has many charms at her disposal. It's a city of Dionysian spirit whose people live life to the full.
The Cariocas - as the inhabitants are called - thrive on dance, beach, sport and sun. While large-scale festivities like Carnaval make Rio famous, there are countless occasions for revelry - Saturday at Ipanema Beach, admiring Corcovado and Sugar Loaf, soccer at Maracana Stadium, or an impromptu samba at Copacabana or any other corner of this marvelous city.
Rio de Janeiro Suggested Itineraries
Rio de Janeiro isn’t known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) for nothing. Beautiful beaches, expansive mountains, the lively Cariocas and the grand Carnaval are only some of the reasons ... Continue Reading »
Rio de Janeiro Beaches
The beaches of Rio de Janeiro are the stuff of song and legend, and they certainly live up to their billing. An entire state unto itself rather than a single city, Rio sees nearly three million ... Continue Reading »
Rio de Janeiro Tropical Islands
Even if your visit to Rio de Janeiro is a short one, you should budget a day or two to travel to some of the exotic tropical islands surrounding the marvelous city in the Green Coast Region. A ... Continue Reading »
Bicycling in Rio de Janiero
Though Rio is one of Latin America’s largest cities, with some 6.3 million people in the city proper, and (in)famous for its security problems, it also happens to be outstandingly bicycle friendly. ... Continue Reading »
Brazil Legalizes Same Sex Partnerships
Brazil has long been one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for gays and lesbian travelers. Of course, its beautiful beaches, fantastic cities, and wild parties appeal to all ... Continue Reading »
Buzios Day Trip from Rio de Janiero
Even locals can’t agree on how many beaches there are here in Armacao dos Buzios (or just Buzios, among friends) though most put the number somewhere between 20 and 25. It’s a matter of ... Continue Reading »
Cabo Frio - Gruta Azul
This city is very beautiful. A boat to the Gruta Azul to see this unique place in the world. The blue see reflecting in the wall of this cavern. Continue Reading »
Carnival in Rio
It’s almost that time of year again in Rio de Janeiro , home to the planet’s most spectacular party: Carnival. Though the main event doesn’t officially kick off until Friday, February 17, energy is ... Continue Reading »
Copacabana Glitters Once Again
Rio is a stylish city, and its beautiful beaches go in and out of fashion with the whims of the glitterati. Copacabana, the beach for the wealthy and beautiful in the glamorous 1930s and 1940s, ... Continue Reading »
Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro
It can be tough to leave the marvelous city, as its seemingly endless attractions—beaches, rainforests, nightlife, and so much more—conspire to keep the traveler here long past his or her plans. But, ... Continue Reading »
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Rio's Favelas
Rio de Janiero, like most of Brazil, is riding a wave of economic prosperity that makes more developed nations sigh with envy. Last month, Brazil eclipsed the UK to become the world’s sixth largest ... Continue Reading »
Exploring Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro
While Rio de Janeiro is growing rapidly—the metropolitan area now clocks in at some 6.3 million inhabitants—it has preserved, at its heart, one of the largest and loveliest urban greenspaces in the ... Continue Reading »
High-Speed Railway to Connect Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Campinas
Soon, you will be able to sit back with your laptop and enjoy Brazil’s first sleek, gleaming, high-velocity train , as it leaves Rio de Janeiro for the 80-minute, 280kph (175mph) journey to São ... Continue Reading »
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s world-famous landscape is a vision to fly above, though most of us will see it only from the famous cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. More ... Continue Reading »
Public Bike-Rental Program in Rio de Janeiro
With its remarkable weather, fantastic vistas, and more than 200km (124mi) of bicycle paths and lanes (plus many other roads closed to automobile traffic on Sundays and holidays), Rio de Janeiro ... Continue Reading »
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