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  1. Sep 9, 2021 · Rio de Janeiro is known for its 72 km (45 mi) of coastline and for a few of the most iconic beaches in Brazil. While the hottest ones — Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon — are in the city’s affluent South Zone, some of the coolest beaches (Grumari, Prainha) are in the remote westernmost parts of town.

  2. 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.

  3. Nov 8, 2024 · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centers.

  4. May 4, 2024 · With its white sandy beaches, soaring mountains and picturesque harbor, it’s no wonder that Rio de Janeiro is known as the “cidade maravilhosa”, or marvelous city. Facing the South Atlantic coast, the second-largest city in Brazil is blessed with one of the most beautiful natural settings for a metropolis in the world.

  5. Jan 19, 2024 · The city of Rio de Janeiro, with its evocative name, brings to mind golden sand beaches populated by sun-kissed bodies by day and the passion of the samba by night.

  6. Oct 2, 2023 · Verdant peaks and golden sands fronting a deep blue sea offer a range of adventures: surfing great breaks, hiking through Floresta da Tijuca’s rainforest and rock climbing up the face of Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain). Here are the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro. 1. Join the jubilant crowds on Copacabana Beach

  7. 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 unique entry from the ocean that makes it appear as the mouth of a river.

  8. Feb 25, 2024 · Top 9 attractions and things to do in Rio de Janeiro. From trendy Leblon, to the bohemian districts of Lapa and Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro is a city made up of distinct neighborhoods, each one with its own character and most of them featuring magnificent views of the Guanabara bay or the Atlantic Ocean.

  9. Aug 3, 2018 · Known as the cidade maravilhosa, the "marvelous city" stretches between rain-forest covered peaks and white-sand beaches, with a wild mix of architecture – from beaux-arts theaters to art deco apartment buildings – scattered along its buzzing tree-lined streets. Here are our top 10 places not to be missed while visiting the city.

  10. 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. Attractions.