Rio de Janeiro is the second biggest city of Brazil. It is definitely the cultural capital and the most important transportation hub for international purpose, the city is a crowd puller with its mountains, beaches, and rain forests.

Must visit Places

- Zona Sul (south zone) to visit beaches and have sightseeing adventures

- Sugar Loaf Mountain gives such a wide view of the city that you would absolutely love climbing it.

- Sensorial Garden and the Orquidário. You would love to see these botanical gardens on a cloudy day with treetops protecting you.

- Bohemian localities of Santa Teresa. You can go there by an old yellow tram costing R$0.6/-

- Tijuca National Park. See waterfalls like Mayrink Chapel and Taunay Waterfall and many other attractions along the path.

- Cinelândia. See the Municipal Theatre and the National Library. The Fine Arts Museum here is also very interesting and all these places will make you learn more about the culture and history of Brazil

Must do Things

- Spend the days at sandy, turquoise watered beaches. The beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema top the list of tourist-favorites.

- Snorkeling, surfing, strolling along the beach or enjoying a tan. it’s all up to you and your special partner.

- Visit Escola de Pao for an appetizing brunch or if you have a family, the Carolina’s offers heavy meals with something to suit every taste.

- Hiking in Tijuca’s rainforests for the adventure and the sight-seeing.

- Ride a train to Cosme Vlho to go up the Corcovado and enjoy the beautiful view beneath.

- Rent a bike and go easy from the beaches of Lagao to Lama. View the extremely expensive properties lining the coasts. Just make the trip on Sundays when some roads are closed and don’t wear expensive stuff.

Sports and Shopping

The Artisan Market of Fierre Hippie is a traditionally popular. It sells jewelry, clothes, decorations and other exhibits for you to take home as souvenirs. The Ipanema beach offers beach volley ball a traditional Brazil sport for you to play or just watch. You can go to Azeda beach to join die-hard surfers.

Nightlife

A cool place to join up-class bars and nightclubs alongwith Santa Teresa is the Rua Des Pedras. Restaurants, eateries, and live music are very easy to find in these places to enjoy your night.

Festivals

Rio has a famous Carnival at Sambodromo where music schools perform.

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