RIO DE JANEIRO...
Home To Christ Redeemer
One The World's 7 Wonders

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities, not only in Brazil but on the planet, and perhaps the friendliest as well, despite its reputation of violence and danger.

Nestled between a magnificent bay on one side and a mountain range covered by luxuriant tropical forest on the other, Rio truly deserves the name Cidade Maravilhosa - Marvelous city.

Take the tram through the old Santa Teresa neighborhood and all the way up to the famous Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado hill for a fantastic view of the city.

Watch the sunset at Pedra do Arpoador.
Take the ferryboat to Niteroi and Ilha da Paqueta or just walk along Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro's most famous beach.

You have no chance at all to get bored in Rio, day or night.

For the sports oriented, try some...

• cycling (more than 46 miles of bike paths)
• surfing (Arpoador, between Copacabana and Ipanema)
• hiking (around Corcovado, Tijuca, Pão de Açúcar or Morro da Urca)
• climbing (the city is the centre of rock climbing in Brazil)
• hang-gliding (Pedra bonita on the Pepino beach in São Conrado)

Rio de Janeiro is the cultural and tourist capital of Brazil.
It hosts famous events throughout the year...

• Carnival. Unique and colorful spectacle that attracts millions of visitors each year.
• Festas Juninas (in June) and Festa de Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outerio (August 15th.), one of the largest religious and popular festivals.
• New Year's Eve and Festa de Iemanjá.

In addition, the city offers a wide range of other attractions: cultural centers, museums, parks, churches, historic sites...

• Christ Redeemer
• Lapa's Arches (the Carioca Aqueduct)
• Copacabana Fortress<
• Tijuca National Park
• Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)
• National Library
• São Bento Cloister
• Nossa Senhora de Candelária Church
• São francisco das Penitências Church
• Catete Palace - The Republic Museum
• Botanical Garden
• Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
• National Historical Museum<
• International Museum of Naif Art
• National Museum of Beaux Arts
• Quinta Boa Vista
• Municipal Theater
• Maracanã Soccer Stadium<
• National Art Museum

Christ Redeemer has been recently voted one of the new world's 7 wonders in South America, together with Peru', Machu Picchu.

Please download this beautiful video, flying 360 degrees around the statue of Christ Redeemer...

Copacabana is Rio's most famous beach but there are others pretty well known as well on your Brazil holidays...

• Ipanema
• Leblon
• Prainha
• Grumari
• Arpoador
• Barra de Tijuca
• Botafogo
• Flamengo
• Pepe

In addition, what makes Rio de Janeiro truly enchanting is its people.
Cariocas are a friendly and festive breed that thrive on dance, drink, beach, sport and sun.
Different religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds coexist peacefully here. There is room for all, a melting pot of races, colors and creed.

The city caters for all tastes and this also for its nightlife, no matter if you are young, old, married, single, straight, gay, or lesbian.
Entertainment has no end here: bars, cafes, theaters, dance clubs, shows and live music, samba, ballroom dance and the list goes on.
Please do not miss the gafieiras (samba parlors).

As a word of caution, the city receives bad press regarding security and safety for travelers but I honestly think this is overstated.

Certainly is not free from problems associated with poverty, but this is a reality that applies for just too many cities in the world- including first world countries.
We lived in Rome long enough to find it out.

In thirty plus years traveling the world we've been robbed twice, in both cases by policemen in uniform.
Are there any guarantees?.......certainly not.
However, it only takes commonsense to keep you out of trouble in the majority of cases.

Here are a few tips for a safe trip...

• don't wear flashy jewelry and expensive watches
• leave all valuables in a safety box of your hotel
• carry only the cash you need
• avoid walking along dark or isolated areas
• carry a photocopy of your passport
• remain on the south side of Rio

Rio de Janeiro's golden age went through the 1920s to the late 1950s, when it became a romantic and exotic destination for Hollywood stars and international high class.
It was capital of Brazil until 1960.

Today it remains the cultural heart of Brazil and one of the most fantastic tourist destinations in South America...

How to Get There:

By Air:
For domestic flights, Santos Dumont Airport, located at the Guanabara Bay.
Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport, around 20 km. from downtown.

By Road:
From São Paulo: BR-116 and BR-101.
From Belo Horizonte: BR-040.
From Salvador da Bahia: BR-393, BR-324, BR-101, BR-040

Where to Stay:

It has an excellent infrastructure, luxurious hotels, small inns, and pousadas, mainly located in the southern and downtown areas.

Olinda Othon Classic - Av Avenida Atlantica 2230 Copacabana
Guanabara Palace Hotel - Av Presidente Vargas 392
Ducasse Hotel - Rua Sa Ferreira 76
Hotel Atlantis Copacabana - Av Bulhoes Carvalho 61
Rios Presidente Hotel - Rua Pedro I
Lancaster Othon Travel Hotel - Avenida Atlantica 1470

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