Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

On the South Atlantic coast Rio de Janeiro meaning "River of January" is the second largest city in Brazil. The Marvelous City or Cidade Maravilhosa, as Rio is known in Brazil is famous for its beautiful breathtaking sceneries, its annual carnival and its natural beaches and laidback beach culture. Situated on Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is well-known and recognized landmark of Rio. It is one of the most spectacular cities in the world.

The most of tourist attractions and fashionable shopping areas are concentrated in the Centre and the South. One of the best ways to explore the treasures of breathtaking landscape of Rio is by going high up to Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf Mountain), where you can have marvelous view of Rio and Guanabara Bay. With natural harbour surrounded by lush, high mountains, in an abundance of riches, tourist will love what the city has to offer.