Rio de Janeiro
Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, travel planning, accommodations, food and drink, sports and recreation, art and culture, plus practical information about the city.
Beaches of Rio de Janeiro
The beaches in Rio de Janeiro are world famous. The warm water, fantastic views, entertainment and beach goers are all part of the attraction.
The beaches in Rio de Janeiro are world famous. The warm water, fantastic views, entertainment and beach goers are all part of the attraction.
Aerial View of Rio de Janeiro
"Rio de Janeiro is located on Guanabara Bay of the Atlantic Ocean. The second largest city and former capital of Brazil, it is the cultural center of the country as well as financial, commercial, communication, and transportation hub. Rio has one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors. It is surrounded by low mountain ranges, which extend to the waterside, across the city."
"Rio de Janeiro is located on Guanabara Bay of the Atlantic Ocean. The second largest city and former capital of Brazil, it is the cultural center of the country as well as financial, commercial, communication, and transportation hub. Rio has one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors. It is surrounded by low mountain ranges, which extend to the waterside, across the city."
Walking Tours of Central Rio de Janeiro
Walking tours of central Rio de Janeiro provide the visitor with a glimpse into Rio's cultural and historical past and up-to-date present with lavish architecture and glorious views, proving that ther is more to Rio than spectacular beaches, sizzling nightlife and carnaval.
Walking tours of central Rio de Janeiro provide the visitor with a glimpse into Rio's cultural and historical past and up-to-date present with lavish architecture and glorious views, proving that ther is more to Rio than spectacular beaches, sizzling nightlife and carnaval.
Carnaval
Get out your dancing shoes for the festivities in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities Bolivia and Colombia.
Get out your dancing shoes for the festivities in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities Bolivia and Colombia.
Handy Travel Hints: Map of Rio De Janeiro
This map shows the various neighborhoods, beaches, landmarks and favorite attractions, with links to vacation informations, tours, events and more general information about Rio.
This map shows the various neighborhoods, beaches, landmarks and favorite attractions, with links to vacation informations, tours, events and more general information about Rio.
Organizations Related to Rio
Directory to sites dealing with government politics and associations.
Directory to sites dealing with government politics and associations.
Photo of the Week - Rio de Janeiro Beach - Sandcastle
This elaborate sandcastle took some planning and execution! Or is it a sandcastle? Perhaps a cathedral? A fantasy?
This elaborate sandcastle took some planning and execution! Or is it a sandcastle? Perhaps a cathedral? A fantasy?
Photo of the Week Rio de Janeiro
Pão de Açúcar, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Guanabara Bay seen at sunset in this postcard-perfect view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Visitors to Rio de Janeiro enjoy taking the two-stage cable car from Praça General Tibúrcio at Praia Vermelha in Urca up 396 m above Baía de Guanabara. Sunset is the preferred time
Pão de Açúcar, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Guanabara Bay seen at sunset in this postcard-perfect view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Visitors to Rio de Janeiro enjoy taking the two-stage cable car from Praça General Tibúrcio at Praia Vermelha in Urca up 396 m above Baía de Guanabara. Sunset is the preferred time
Rio de Janeiro State
News weather photos and more information about Rio and the other municipalities in the state.
News weather photos and more information about Rio and the other municipalities in the state.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio, a cidade maravilhosa, is spectacularly located, and to live up to the scenery, cariocas and visitors enjoy a vivid lifestyle nestled between fabulous beaches and rainforested hills.
Rio, a cidade maravilhosa, is spectacularly located, and to live up to the scenery, cariocas and visitors enjoy a vivid lifestyle nestled between fabulous beaches and rainforested hills.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro was established on the Bay of Guanabara in 1560 by the Portuguese but was a backwater town until the early 1800s when the Portuguese royal family set up court in Rio after being driven from Europe by Napoleon.
Rio de Janeiro was established on the Bay of Guanabara in 1560 by the Portuguese but was a backwater town until the early 1800s when the Portuguese royal family set up court in Rio after being driven from Europe by Napoleon.
Rio de Janeiro
An overview from discovery to the present.
An overview from discovery to the present.
Samba!
Infectious rhythms and a contagious beat - Brazilian spoken here.
Infectious rhythms and a contagious beat - Brazilian spoken here.
XV Pan American Games Rio 2007
History of the games, schedules, results, Rio information, tickets and news from the games, held July 13-29, 2007.
History of the games, schedules, results, Rio information, tickets and news from the games, held July 13-29, 2007.