Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Christ the Redeemer Statue

In first place among the best sights in Rio de Janeiro is our famous Christ the Redeemer statue, which stands atop Mount Corcovado. It is a symbol not only of the city, but of the entire country as well. Thanks to this impressive high statue, Rio became the “City of God.” You can climb the mountain to see the city. Incredibly thrilling and beautiful. You can reach the summit by special train.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Another popular place you should visit is Sugarloaf Mountain. Here you won’t find powerful statues, but the city view is much better-you can take plenty of photos and capture amazing shots of Rio de Janeiro. To get to the mountain, you need to travel by cable car. At the bottom of the hill there is a wonderful little restaurant where you can sit down and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Climbers also train here. If you know how to climb mountains, you can try climbing up to Sugarloaf Mountain together with them.

Rio Sambadrome Street and the Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Be sure to visit Rio Sambadrome Street, where the popular carnival takes place. Every year, samba schools compete with one another for the brightest outfits, movements, and so on. That’s exactly why a million tourists come here to enjoy this thrilling show.

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

Rio de Janeiro is considered the only place in the world where there is one of the largest botanical gardens. Once you’re in the garden, you can explore 700 types of plants collected from different corners of the earth. Mostly, these are tropical plants from the Amazon forests. You can also take a walk through the tropical rainforest and enjoy a wealth of positive emotions.

City Center

A popular district located in the city center-Centro. In this article it would be pointless to describe every building here. To truly feel Rio with every cell of your body, you need to take a leisurely stroll through its old streets.

You’ll see colonial architecture, visit the Colombo Cafeteria, which is the most beautiful café in the city, decorated with real Italian marble and stunning wood carvings. For believers, you can also recommend visiting a couple of Catholic churches.

Maracanã Stadium

Maracanã Stadium is considered one of the largest football stadiums in the world. It’s a real marvel of sports architecture. Brazil is famous for its love of football. After all, it has given the whole world the most famous and expensive football players-loved by the entire world.

In 2014, the FIFA World Cup will be held here, so you have a chance to visit Brazil and see everything with your own eyes.

Copacabana Beach

Copacabana is a famous beach in Brazil and, at the same time, a popular nightlife spot in Rio de Janeiro. This beach is simply impossible to overlook and is rightfully considered one of the best attractions in Rio de Janeiro.

It stretches along the entire coastline and covers 4 kilometers. On weekends or on official holidays, colorful events filled with boundless energy take place here. That’s why many people come here as if it were a celebration.

Ipanema Beach

Ipanema Beach draws in Rio de Janeiro’s bohemia. Only here can you spot Hollywood stars. Along the coastline, real estate is very expensive. In general, everything in this area is pricey: hotels, cafes, shops, and restaurants. That’s why there are far fewer vacationers here. But if you don’t mind spending money, you can have a cocktail-say, with Julia Roberts-while lounging on sunbeds. That’s quite possible.

Brazil National Historical Museum

Brazil National Historical Museum. It houses more than 300,000 exhibits dedicated to the history of Latin America. It is Brazil’s most famous cultural center. Here you can find everything: jewelry, books, clothing, weapons.

If you’ve come to Brazil and visited everything you could: cafes, restaurants, climbed a mountain, and hung out on the local beaches, then it’s time to visit this museum too. It’s very interesting. Even the most lazy and museum-uninterested people will find it extremely engaging.

Museum of Carmen Miranda

A magnificent museum of Carmen Miranda, the famous actress and singer. After her death, a million people walked in the procession behind her coffin. She was very well-known. Everyone knew her in every home, and no one could believe what had happened.

In the museum, you’ll find her belongings-dresses, hats, jewelry. The world’s largest museum dedicated to the beloved actress.