Rio de Janeiro
Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, travel planning, accommodations, food and drink, sports and recreation, art and culture, plus practical information about the city.
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."
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.
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?
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
Rio de Janeiro State
News weather photos and more information about Rio and the other municipalities in the state.
Rio de Janeiro
An overview from discovery to the present.
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.