Rio de Janeiro : Travel Latina Mini Guia
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a city surrounded by beautiful beaches, breath taking nature, and an urban landscape like no other! 6.8m people call Rio home. It is the second most populated city in Brazil and the sixth most populated city in the Americas! It is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site and the famous Cristo Redentor is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Rio de Janeiro is also the home of samba! Hosting the world’s largest carnaval in the month of February!
Country Info:
Currency: Real (R$)
Public transit: Bus, subway, taxis
Stay options: Hotels, hostels, Airbnb, home stays
Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Best time to visit: Between December and March
Noteworthy Locations:
Photo Credit: Lucas Carvalho
Escadaria Selarón located in the neighborhood of Lapa. This beautiful staircase art was created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón in the year 1990. The stairs are covered in over 2,000 tiles which were collected from over 60 countries! If you want to capture great pictures with minimal crowds make sure to get there early.
Photo Credit: Lucas Carvalho
2. Olympic Boulevard Murals is the vibrant work of art of Eduardo Kobra. The murals depict indigenous people from different regions of the world. The murals are located in the northern part of the city close to downtown.
Photo Credit: Lucas Carvalho
3. Bairros Charmosos - Rio’s most known neighborhoods like Copacabana and Ipanema are located in Zona Sul (the south zone). However, there is a lot more to the city than the beach side towns. Make sure to make time for the city’s charming neighborhoods like Santa Teresa and Urca where you can find delicious food, art, and unique architecture.
Photo Credit: Lucas Carvalho
4. Museo do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) is the grand work of the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The museum focuses on findings of contemporary sciences where visitors are encouraged to explore concepts of sustainability, over consumption, global warming, and planet Earth.
Rio de Janeiro is a city like no other and Cariocas are the most vibrant humans on Earth! It is no wonder the best Carnaval in the world is there!