Rio de Janeiro will make history in 2016 when they host the Summer Olympics. This will be the first time that the Olympics will be held anywhere in South America.

This is one of the most important chances for South America to become a power and worthy of being a host for other important events.

Brazil has already hosted other things, like the World Cup, in the past. The Olympics though will be a truly national stage for a few weeks, with the ability to change opinions on their country and continent. They wouldn’t want to mess it up.

Brazil now has about seven years to prepare. They don’t want to struggle like Athens and Beijing did when preparing for the event. Check different rio carnival package hostel here.

What I really hope for though is that someone as iconic as Pele to witness his country hosts the Olympics. His passion is a big part of why Brazil got the bid.

Beautiful and promising city with lots of best hostels in Rio de Janeiro. I know I personally am interested in the 2016 Olympics not only for sports, but for the showcase of a South American city. As our world moves forward, the Olympics could usher in the fact that South America is a wonderful part of the world, and might even be getting up to par with the likes of North America, Europe and parts of Asia.