
BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival.
The harbour of Rio de Janeiro is comprised of a unique entry from the ocean that makes it appear to be the mouth of a river. Additionally, the harbor is surrounded by spectacular geographic features including Sugar Loaf mountain at 395 meters (1,296 feet), Corcovado Peak at 704 meters (2,310 feet).
Rio de Janeiro is a true melting pot of cultures, home to over six million people with no particular race, religion or creed that dominates, making it a unique gem in the heart of South America where everyone is welcome.
BEST TIME to VISIT RIO de JANEIRO
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to BRAZIL
From June to September

a church and the Corcovado Hill at the background

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Sugar Loaf - Pao de Azucar

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Ipanema beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

sunrise - Copacabana beach

Ipanema beach

sunset - Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Cable car to the Sugar Loaf

Copacabana beach

Pao de Azucar - Sugar loaf

Copacabana beach

the girls of Ipanema

Ipanema beach

Pao de Azucar - Sugar Loaf

Copacabana beach

Favelas

Ipanema Beach- Kiosk

Fresh fruit juice available on the beach

young girl

Young boys playing on the beach

Street food near the beach

relax at the pool

young woman at Copacabana beach

relax at the pool

Relax ladies - Brazilian women are diverse like in all others countries and often very far from the models seen on TV or post cards

Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Ipanema beach

Sugar Loaf - Pao de Azucar on the left

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach

Landscape from the Corcovado hill on a misty morning

selling food and drinks near the beach

Volley ball on the beach

selling food and drinks near the beach

Ipanema Beach - Pareo for sale

Ipanema Beach - passion for soccer

Ipanema Beach

fishing boat

Ipanema Beach - pareo fo sale

young boys - Ipanema Beach

Rio de Janeiro Governor's Office

Old city - Pretty house but graffitis outside

Old city - street view

Old city - street view - new buildings

Old City - Metropolitant Cathedral

Old Rio City counts more and more skyscrapers and the old houses are demolished

Old city - street view - old parking

Old city - street view old colorful houses

Old city - street view - Murals

Old city - street view old colorful houses

Old city - street view old colorful houses and the Carioca Aqueduct

Old city - street view - old and modern buildings

Memorial

Corcovado Hill - It is known worldwide for the 38-metre (125 ft) statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor or "Christ the Redeemer".

Trem do Corcovado (Corcovado train) is a small train leaving the station of Cosmo Velhe to reach almost the top of the hill. YOu can reserve your tickets online.

The Corcovado is crossing the forest covering the Corcovado Hill, making a very nice 20 minutes transport very charming

View from to top of Corcovado Hill

View from to top of Corcovado Hill - Sugar Loaf (Pao de Azucar)

Paragliding is popular around the Corcovado hill and the view might be stunning. May be it's possible to book such activity with a professional?

View from to top of Corcovado Hill

View from to top of Corcovado Hill

Candelaria church

the Paço Imperial, built during colonial times to serve as a residence for the Portuguese governors of Brazil

Old City - Theatre

Old City - old house

Old City - Portuguese style church

Old City - old house

Old City - New skyscrapers

Old City - Theatre

old city - church

Old City - colorful houses but some will be demolished soon

Old City - skyscraper

Old City - Theatre

Corcovado Hill - It is known worldwide for the 38-metre (125 ft) statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor or "Christ the Redeemer"

There is a small platform at the top of the hill and the "must' for some is to lie on the ground to take the big statue. So look your feet as it is really crowded.

There is a small platform at the top of the hill and the "must' for some is to lie on the ground to take the big statue. So look your feet as it is really crowded.

Trem do Corcovado (Corcovado train) is a small train leaving the station of Cosmo Velhe to reach almost the top of the hill. YOu can reserve your tickets online.

The Corcovado is crossing the forest covering the Corcovado Hill, making a very nice 20 minutes transport very charming

The Corcovado is crossing the forest covering the Corcovado Hill, making a very nice 20 minutes transport very charming

The Corcovado is crossing the forest covering the Corcovado Hill, making a very nice 20 minutes transport very charming

Paragliding is popular around the Corcovado hill and the view might be stunning. May be it's possible to book such activity with a professional?

Praca XV - view on the market

Old city and Carioca Aqueduct, also called "Arcos da Lapa" (Lapa Arches)

Old city - Carioca Aqueduct, also called "Arcos da Lapa" (Lapa Arches)

Old city - many small houses will be demolished to be replaced by skyscrapers

Sugar Loaf - Pao de Azucar

typical kiosk on the beach serving drinks and snacks

Murals with famous soccer players

Murals with famous soccer players

souvenir shop on the beach

Along the beach