Alternative content

Copacabana Beach is one of the world´s most famous beaches. Copacabana is a borough located in the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro; Copacabana beach shares it´s 4 km coastline with "Leme beach"

Share

It is famously known for its elegance and social qualities.Back in the 60´s Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Morais penned the famous lyrics and music to "The Girl from Ipanema" about a girl they saw on this very beach.

Share

Barra da Tijuca located southwest of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra is the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro, with 12 Km of clean and tropical green water. Barra da Tijuca is also often frequented by refreshing waves inviting to surfing both for beginners and experienced surfers.

Share

PÃO DE AÇÚCAR; Rising 396 metres (1,299 ft) above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.

Share

The statue is 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 meter (31 feet) pedestal, and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tons (700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city.

Share

Santa Teresa was one of the most prestigious addresses a Carioca. Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill. At the end of the 19th and early 20th century it was an upper class borough, as testified by its magnificent mansions, many of which are still standing. In 1896, the Carioca Aqueduct, a colonial structure that used to bring water to the centre of Rio, was converted into a bridge for The Santa Teresa Historic Tramway (bondinho).

Share

The neighbourhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Publico, the first public park of the city, built in the 1780s.

Share

Rio&s giant Maracana Stadium accommodates over 100,000 people and has been host to many championship games over the years, including the 1950 World Cup and Pele&s last game.

Share

One of Rio de Janeiro´s best-known landmarks, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is the lagoon you see from Corcovado. There´s the Sugarloaf in the distant background, Leme and Copacabana in one great curve to the right of Sugar Loaf, and Ipanema to the right, separated from Copacabana by Arpoador, projecting into the ocean.

Share

Located in what is known as the “South Zone” of Rio de Janeiro, the Jardim Botanico or Botanical Garden opened to the public in 1822.The most famous attraction in the Botanical Garden are the Royal Palms which grace the entrance. Known as the Avenue of Royal Palms, this entrance is lined with a total of 134 soaring palm trees and spans 800 yards.

Share

Along with Corcovado, Pedra da Gávea (meaning Topsail Rock) is one of Rio de Janeiro´s most recognizable mountains. With its granite top at 842 meters it´s also the world´s largest block of stone by the seaside.

Share

Samba schools are inseparable from the samba city carnival of Rio de Janeiro! Beautiful Brazilian women, swinging hips, spectacular costumes.

Share