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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Known as the “Marvelous City” (Cidade Maravilhosa), Rio de Janeiro is a city with some many attractions that have given them worldwide fame. The most popular party on Earth, The Rio de Janeiro Carnival, is one of the events that everybody have heard about. The Sugar Loaf the famous Rio de Janeiro post card and the Christ The Redeemer famous site of the city. We can not forget about the two jewels in Rio, Ipanema and Copacabana Beach that have inspired musicians from all over the world. Did you know that the largest urban Jungle is located in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio was the Brazilian capital until 1960 when Brasilia, today’s capital, was inaugurated but off course Rio keeps being the famous main Brazilian attraction.

You will be always active in Rio de Janeiro, there is always something to be done lime the beaches, theaters, clubbing, sport events, great Brazilian or international cuisine, hang gliding and so many natural beauties and the wide range of culture and history offered by this unique city. The capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro is also one of the greatest business centers in the Country, being constantly chosen to host important national and international conferences, congresses and meetings.

Rio de Janeiro Events
New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro.
In Rio, New Year’s Eve celebration involves the whole city population. Local inhabitants and visitors join to celebrate taken by the same euphoria: to be in Rio. The party, one of the most famous in the world, is held on the famous beach of Copacabana, gathering thousands of people to enjoy musical performances and fireworks – increasingly exuberant year after year.

Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
It is the great explosion of joy in Rio. A party uniting emotions, creativity, plasticity, colors, sounds and much fantasy. It is the greatest popular party in the world. A unique record of the rich cultural melting pot typical of Brazil.

Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro will host the Pan-American Games of 2007. Rio’s win to become the hosting city was celebrated not only in regard to Brazilian sports, but also by the city’s government tourism bureaus, which expect thousands of new tourists and visitors to the city during the event.

City Facts
State: Rio de Janeiro
Region: Southeastern
Population: 5,974,081 inhabitants
Area Code: (21)

Rio de Janeiro Hotels
Rio offers an excellent infrastructure in terms of accommodations - one of three largest in the country. It offers great luxurious hotels, including some ran by international networks, and also small inns and hostels with more affordable prices. The majority of hotels are located close to the beaches along the southern and downtown areas of Rio.

Rio de Janeiro Restaurants
Among the peculiarities of local cuisine, visitors find the most amazing habit of christening dishes after the names of Ambassadors. Two among the most eloquent examples are “the Osvaldo Aranha filet” and the “Leão Veloso soap”. This is an adaptation of the bouillabaisse from Marseille, a soup with a strengthening effect, which was created by Ambassador Leão Veloso for the Rio Minho restaurant, one of the oldest in town – open since 1884.

Rio de Janeiro main attractions
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Being under government trust as a Brazilian Historical Heritage (IPHAN), it was one of the first hotels to be built by the sea in the city. Inaugurated in 1923, Copacabana Palace Hotel faithfully reflects the European cultural influence on Brazil at that time, with a sophisticated style of lodging. It eventually became a symbol of Rio, as the favorite of artists, politicians, businessmen and international celebrities.

Christ Redeemer
More than a postal card, the Christ Redeemer statue was deservedly elected by the city’s population as the "The Wonder of Rio". From the height of its 38 meters – plus Corcovado Hill’s height of 710 meters - the Christ is an image of faith and sympathy characteristic of Rio’s and Brazilian people. The monument – which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2001 - was inaugurated on October 12th 1931, a day was in which Brazilians celebrate Our Lady of Aparecida (national patron). Going up by a small train takes around 20 minutes and goes along the Corcovado Railway – inaugurated by Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro II in 1884. Access by car has been allowed, but each vehicle passenger must pay a small fee to the local Ibama (Brazilian environmental agency) post, at Paineiras (at the Hill’s foot). Another option is to park the car in Paineiras, to avoid traffic jams, and go on a 3-km walk to get to the statue. The train runs every day, from 8:30 am to 6 pm.

Tijuca National Park
To go on a tour along sinuous roads and to visit the attractions may take a whole day. As the largest natural preservation area in an urban area in the country, the Park is 20 km away from downtown. It is divided into three nucleuses – the Tijuca Forest, the Carioca Hill and the Gávea Stone/Bonita Stone. Its flora was devastated at the end of the 19th century to give way to coffee plantations. Reforestation brought back plants species of the Atlantic Woods such as “ipês”, “jequitibás”, “jacarandas” and “sapucaias”.

The Maracanã Soccer Stadium
Considered by many soccer fans as the “Temple of the Gods”, it is one of the largest soccer Stadium in the world. It was built in 1950 to host the World Cup, and it was designed to welcome 166,369 people. Today, after some restorations, it can receive a crowd of 114,145 soccer fans. Access is available on Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, gate 16. It is once more under renovation, this time to host the 2007 Pan-American Games

The Modern Art Museum
Inaugurated in 1958, the Modern Art Museum (MAM) is located in a privileged area and has a great history to tell. It hosts a collection of four thousand works. It exhibits the Gilberto Chateaubriand collection - with paintings by Anita Malfatti, Tarsila do Amaral, Lasar Segall, Di Cavalcanti and Portinari. Its gardens were designed by Burle Marx and were restored in 2004. It offers also an art cinema, a library and a bookstore. It is located on Avenida D. Henrique, at Flamengo Park. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday: during the week, from noon to 5:30 pm; on Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 7 pm.

The Sugar Loaf Mountain Cable Car
Conceived in 1908, by Brazilian engineer Augusto Ferreira Ramos, and inaugurated on October 27th 1912, the Sugar Loaf Mountain cable car celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2002. As the first cable car to be installed in Brazil and the third in the world, it is one of the most important icons of tourism in Rio, and has become one of the city’s trademarks. Since it was inaugurated, the cable car has already transported more than 31 million tourists. During high season, daily attendance reaches three thousand people. Access is available on Avenida Pasteur, 520, at Urca. The ride is available from Sundays to Thursdays, from 8 am to 10 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 am to 8:30 pm.

Rio de Janeiro Famous Beaches
Abricó: This naturist beach located in Grumari Environmental Protection Area is approximately 1.5 Km long and naturism may be practiced within an area of only 300 meters.

Arpoador: Between the Copacabana Fortress and the corner of Rua Francisco Otaviano and Avenida Vieira Souto. It is famous for the huge stone that separates Copacabana and Diabo beaches from the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon. Up on the stone visitors enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Rio, with the Dois Irmãos Hill on the background. It is much appreciated by surfers.

Barra da Tijuca: Long and urbanized, with strong waves with some dangerous stretches not recommended to inexperienced swimmers. Much appreciated by surfers. Runs along Sernambetiba Ave. as far as Recreio. The longest beach in the city, 15km long.

Barra da Guaratiba: An urbanized beach, it stretches from the near coastline to Restinga da Marambaia marsh. This beaches gives access to trails leading to desert beaches, such as Inferno, Perigoso and Meio beaches. It’s a small beach, with calm waters, delightfully tree-lined, to the left of Guaratiba Rd.

Botafogo: An urban beach, it is quite polluted. It offers a beautiful view of Corcovado Hill and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Located 700m along the innermost portion of Botafogo inlet.

Flamengo: Runs along Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes Park has the same gentle waters as all the other beaches inside the vast Guanabara Bay. This beach is also quite polluted. It offers visitors a view of fancy boats at Glória Marina.

Grumari: Access by Guaratiba Rd. Reddish sand in unspoiled setting. Environmental conservation area with many cliff walls and very brave seawaters. Grumari’s left corner is also known as Abricó.

Ipanema Beach: Between Arpoador and Jardim de Alah it is 2 km long. It is renowned for the hit tune “Girl from Ipanema”. This is, no doubt, the most famous meeting point in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most celebrated beaches in the city – and the world! Its ten-block length includes “soccer-volley” courts, fitness exercise equipment and, at each lifesavers post, there are public toilettes and showers to wash sand and salty water off. It also hosts many events such as the Beach Volley World Championship.

Leblon Beach: It is 1,3-km long. Runs from Ipanema up to the rocky cliffs pierced by Av. Niemeyer. This is a calm beach, with good infrastructure for sports and a bicycle track.

Copacabana Beach and Leme Beach: 4.15 km long, curving sinously along elegant Av. Atlântica, as far as Copacabana Fort. The first kilometer is called Leme, and from there to the fort is Copacabana. With plenty drinking and snacks bars, it is much appreciated for a late-afternoon cold beer. The beach’s wide stretch of sand extends from Avenida Princesa Isabel to the Copacabana fortress. Copacabana hosts one of the most famous New Year’s Eve parties in the Country, with fireworks and free music shows.

Prainha: A secluded 700m long sandy strip at the end of Recreio. Rough sea, good for surfing. Hills surrounding the beach still keep stretches of the original rich Atlantic forest.

Sao Conrrado: Its official name is Praia da Gavea, starts at the end of Niemeyer Ave. and runs as far as São Conrado tunnel.

Praia Vermelha: 243 m of rather coarse, yellowish sand. A fascinating location overshadowed by the Sugar Loaf Rock.

Vidigal: 500m in lenght running at the foot of “Dois Irmãos Mountain”.

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