Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, travel planning, accommodations, food and drink, sports and recreation, art and culture, plus practical information about the city.
The beaches in Rio de Janeiro are world famous. The warm water, fantastic views, entertainment and beach goers are all part of the attraction.
"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 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.
Get out your dancing shoes for the festivities in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities Bolivia and Colombia.
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 elaborate sandcastle took some planning and execution! Or is it a sandcastle? Perhaps a cathedral? A fantasy?
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
News weather photos and more information about Rio and the other municipalities in the state.
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 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.
An overview from discovery to the present.
Infectious rhythms and a contagious beat - Brazilian spoken here.
History of the games, schedules, results, Rio information, tickets and news from the games, held July 13-29, 2007.
