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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most spectacular cities in the world – see pictures. It is a natural harbour, and has good beaches surrounded by green mountains. After Sao Paulo, Rio, with six million people, is Brazil’s second most populous city and its best known city throughout the world. Rio’s climate is tropical, so summer months are humid. #travel #brazil #riodejaneiro

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Corcovado Mountain
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Corcovado Mountain

Corcovado Mountain: Take a funicular through the Tijuca Rain Forest up to the iconic statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer). The view of the city from this point is breathtaking. The reinforced concrete and soapstone statue was built 1931 and is the largest Art Deco statue in the world, although at 30 meters (98 feet) tall it is only the fifth largest statue of Jesus. Under the statue is the Chapel Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady of the Apparition), and you can get married or baptised there! #travel #mountain #brazi #statue

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Museu Historico Nacional
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Museu Historico Nacional

Rio is an extremely modern city, with most of its urban attractions conveniently placed in a compact area in the city centre. It has some superb buildings, including museums that perfectly present the vibrant Brazilian culture. The most important is the Museu Historico Nacional, which presents Brazil’s history, while the Museu do Indio focuses more on the fast-disappearing indigenous cultures of the country. #travel #museum #Brazil #history

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Rio’s cuisine
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Rio’s cuisine

Rio’s cuisine is a first-rate mix of European and African influences, and meat lovers will be in their element with restaurants serving some of the world’s finest steaks. #cuisine #food #Brazil #steaks

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FIFA World Cup 2014
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FIFA World Cup 2014

In 2014 the FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil for the second time (the last was 64 years ago) with millions of fans and tourists. The Maracana Stadium in Rio is one of the principal venues, and is being renovated along with arenas in 11 other cities. Surfing is part of the culture in Rio and you will see surf boards everywhere, although the sea conditions and the high density of surfers competing for the best waves mean it may not be the best place in the world to go surfing. #travel #fifa #worldcup #brazil #football #soccer #maracana #stadium

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Carnival
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Carnival

Rio is of course most famous for its annual carnival – the greatest party in the world, held just before Lent every year. There is not just one parade but a number of different events to choose from, the most famous being the Cordao do Bola Preta, the traditional carnival parade in the city center, and the Samba School Parades in the Sambadrome. Visitors to the carnival are never disappointed. The atmosphere is incredible, the floats amazing and the people beautiful. #travel #entertainment #party #carnival #samba

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