What do each of us imagine when it comes to Rio de Janeiro? Of course, huge sandy beaches, statue of Christ the Redeemer against the backdrop of a cloudless sky and a noisy large-scale carnival uniting people of all races.
Rio is a real holiday city, at the behest of Portuguese sailors, grew up among the evergreen jungle.
When you find yourself in this large Brazilian city, you understand that creating a metropolis that captivates with its beauty sometimes requires very minimal human intervention. 
After all, Rio de Janeiro is one of the few densely populated points on the world map that is beautiful not because of its stunning architecture, but thanks to natural scenery.
Story
A city where almost all the women dance samba and the men play football, was founded back in 1565. Rio got its memorable name, which translates as “January River”, thanks to a navigator’s mistake. Gaspar de Lemusha.
At the very beginning of 1502, this Portuguese discovered Guanabara Bay, on the banks of which a few years later a colonial city was formed. However, the bay was mistakenly taken for the mouth of the river.
Of course, like many other significant cities on the planet, Rio de Janeiro experienced both bright and dark pages of its history.
However, for some reason it seems that There were still significantly more favorable events here than disasters. Guarded by the statue of Christ towering on Mount Corcovado, Rio does not remember the large-scale wars that occurred in the history of most significant cities.
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The story of a Brazilian dream city, where for some reason all travelers want to wear only white clothes, inextricably linked with Portugal.
Having received capital status in the 18th century, Rio, during the emigration of representatives of the Portuguese royal court to the city, managed to visit the capital of Portugal.
Even having lost its capital status in the 20th century, this city in Brazil continues to be one of the largest and most developed metropolises South America.
How to get to Rio?
Naturally, the most convenient and in a fast way To get to the “January River” is air transport.
A flight from Russia and the CIS countries to Rio may take more than one day. At the same time, Russians cannot dream of direct flights to the holiday city.
When flying to Rio de Janeiro, travelers from Russia must: at least one transfer.
You often have to fly to Brazil via the USA. At the same time, it is sometimes more convenient to get to Rio via Sao Paulo, from where there are several flights every day to the Brazilian carnival city.
For Russians, Rio de Janeiro is absolutely open city , which is usually visited Russian tourists no visas required.
To have a great time in the dream city where summer lasts all year round, to Russians when crossing the border It is enough to have a passport with you, return tickets and funds to pay for temporary housing in Rio.
What to move on?
Upon arrival at international Airport Rio de Janeiro Every traveler wonders how to get to the object he needs in the city. Like in all major cities, in Rio it is not difficult to catch a taxi, the drivers of which, by the way, are well oriented among the city streets.
Around Rio itself, as well as from the airport, Convenient to travel by bus, which are considered very common transport in the city.
Guests of the beautiful Brazilian metropolis on the Atlantic coast do not have to wait long for the next bus to arrive, because four-wheeled public transport travels around the city at high speed.
In addition to modern and air-conditioned buses, you can get around Rio by metro. True, the metro in this Brazilian city is relatively small: there are only two metro lines.
What to see?
The most accessible attraction in Rio de Janeiro, where tourists can go for free, are the huge city beaches, among which the most famous are Copacabana and Ipamena. For citizens picturesque beaches serve as platforms where all the most interesting things happen.
On the background ocean waters and green hills bright Brazilian series are being filmed, shows and concerts are organized. On the beaches in Rio de Janeiro they not only swim and sunbathe, but also play beach soccer and hang gliders.
It is simply impossible to visit Rio and not see the statue of Christ. You don't have to be a wealthy tourist to get close to this sculpture, considered one of the modern wonders of the world.
Someone gets to tall statue on foot or by special train. Often You can see helicopters circling near Christ the Redeemer– these are wealthy tourists viewing one of the wonders of the world from the air.
Besides Christ, one of the main symbols of the city is the mountain Sugar Loaf. The shape of this peak, rising above the bay, resembles a piece of sugar.
Tourists take a cable car to climb this mountain to enjoy breathtaking panorama of Rio and its surroundings.
At the top of Sugar Loaf You can stay a while to enjoy a cup of Brazilian coffee or have a snack.
As in any developed city, Rio has its own cultural institutions. In search of theaters and museums, you need to go to Old city.
As for architectural attractions, many colonial-style buildings have been preserved here. Architecture lovers should see with their own eyes monasteries of San Bento and San Antonio. Walking around Rio, even in extreme heat, is a real pleasure.
All tourists note that this Brazilian city is literally surrounded by greenery. Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro considered one of the best in the world.
There are many beautiful parks spread across the city. It is in Rio that it is located largest urban forest in the world.
In this case we are talking about the forest national park Tijuca, where you can see monkeys and rare exotic birds.
Tourist guides, colorful travel magazines, along with Brazilian TV series, form in our minds a very vivid image of Rio de Janeiro.
In this Brazilian city, people seem to be endlessly dancing, having fun on the beaches and participating in carnivals.
Of course, not all citizens see Rio as a holiday city. However, it is quite possible for tourists to turn their stay in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet into a carnival extravaganza.
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From stunning beaches to the big Carnival in February, Rio de Janeiro knows how to delight its guests, day and night. He offers many that have brought him unfading fame. Who hasn't heard about the statue of Christ the Redeemer or Copacabana Beach - the largest nature reserve in the world? All this is Rio, as well as much else.
Until 1960, Rio de Janeiro was considered the capital of Brazil. Until now, many architectural objects remind of this, as symbols of that time. Rio, even today, is the most important city in the country, one of the most developed business centers, where many national and international conferences are held. A new type of tourism in the city is business tourism, attracting many wealthy visitors. However, Rio is not just for the rich. Here you can find hotels of all types and for all budgets.
Because the weather is warm and beautiful throughout the year, Rio does not rely on seasons to attract tourists. Those who come here will understand that their travel program will always be complete. Rio Carnival is an emotional explosion that combines emotion and creativity, plasticity and beauty, colors and sounds, eroticism and imagination. It's the biggest party on the planet and a testament to Brazil's cultural richness.
Where is Rio de Janeiro
Geographic coordinates of Rio de Janeiro: 22°54″ south latitude, 43°14″ west longitude.Citylocated in southeast Brazil, on the shores of Guanabara Bay Atlantic Ocean. Rio de Janeiro is located on a narrow plain, sandwiched on both sides by mountains and the sea to the south. Rio de Janeiro covers an area of 1260 sq. km and is home to about 7 million people.
Rio de Janeiro is regional center State of Rio de Janeiro. Cities near Rio de Janeiro:
Petropolis(Petrpolis) 68 km from Rio de Janeiro
Teresopolis (Terespolis) 96 km from Rio de Janeiro
Bizius(Bzios) 176 km from Rio de Janeiro
Paraty(Parati) 261 km from Rio de Janeiro
Districts of Rio de Janeiro
OfficiallyThe territory of Rio de Janeiro is divided into 34 administrative districts. But according to tradition, residents divide the city into 4 macrodistricts:Zona Norte (Northern zone),Zona Sul (South zone), Centro Historico (Historical Center) andZona Oeste (Western zone).
Northern zone
- This favela neighborhoods and locationindustrial enterprises. There are few beautiful buildings and entertainment venues here; only in Saenz Pena Square you can find boutiques, restaurants and cafes. The main attraction of the Northern zone isstadium "Maracana".
South zone divided by districts:Copacabana, Leme, Gloria, Flamengo, Botafogo, Catete, Laranjeiras, Ipanema, Humauta, Gavea and Leblon, Botanical Garden, Lagoa and Urca. The Southern Zone contains many city attractions: beautiful beaches, the statue of Christ on Mount Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Western zone includes the richest and poorest areas of Rio de Janeiro. The most prestigious area of this zone isBarra da Tijuca (Barra da Tijuca). It is in this area that there are the most restaurants, bars, nightclubs, sports grounds and the largest shopping center in South America.But the main feature of the areaBarra da Tijuca is the city's longest 18-kilometer beach and will be one of the venues for the 2016 Olympics.
INHistorical center
The main historical buildings are located: Cathedral Metropolitan, National Library, National Museum Fine Arts, Tiradentes Palace and Pedro Ernesto Palace. Also here you can find the main government organizations, banks, transport and excursion agencies, office buildings, sea port, railway stations, airport for domestic lines, expensive restaurants and shops. TO Historical center The districts include: Lapa and Santa Teresa.
Hotels in different areas of Rio de Janeiro
How to get to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Russian cities to Brazil. Flights are carried out with a transfer or connection in one of the European cities. Regular flights are operated by the following airlines:
Lufthansa (via Frankfurt),
KLM (via Amsterdam),
Air France (via Paris),
British Airways (via London),
Swiss Air (via Zurich),
TAP Portugal (viaLisbon) and etc.
WITHThe average cost of plane tickets from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro and back is 66958 rubles. The fastest flight from Moscow to Rio de Janeiroamounts to16 hours 25 minutes.Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports:Galean, Santos Damont.
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Transport in Rio de Janeiro
System public transport in Rio de Janeiro allows tourists to reach almost all interesting parts of the city.
Busis the main 24/7 mode of transport in Rio de Janeiro. Buses stop only on request. If you want to get on the bus, just wave to the driver. Boarding the bus occurs through the front door, and exit through the back door (translation: entrada - entrance, saida - exit). The fare must be paid to the driver or conductor at the entrance, so it is better to prepare money in advance, preferably change or small bills. To get off the bus, you need to pull the lace or press a special button in the cabin.
Metropolitanin Rio de Janeiro open from Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 23:00, closed on Sunday. Total length metro– 48 km and 35 stations. Two lines are open: First line and Second line (orange and green). The trains of the two lines partially follow a common track, the First Line trains are painted orange, the Second Line trains are green. It is not possible to get to the beaches of Ipanema or Leblon with this type of transport. It is quite cheap and safe look transport equipped with an air conditioning system.More detailed information information about the city metro can be found on the websiteMetrorio.com.br
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Taxiin Rio de Janeiro - this is one of the safest ways to get around the city, especially in the evening and at night.There are yellow taxis with blue stripes on the sides with red license plates and radio taxis red-blue color. To understand whether the car is busy or free, look at the red flag of the meter: if it is raised, the taxi is free, but if the flag is not visible, then the taxi is busy. Yellow taxis can be found in any part of the city; there are many parking lots in the city, most often they are located along all the beaches, near hotels, large shops and restaurants. There are two tariffs - day and night (from 21:00 to 06:00). Require the taxi driver to turn on the meter before departure andbMake sure that the meter is set from zero and shows the number 1. In the evening, at night, on weekends and on holidays the meter may show the number 2, the cost at this time is 10% more expensive.It is customary to tip the taxi driver - 10% of the cost of the trip.
What souvenirs to bring from Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian coffee Cafe Iguaçu, Pilão, Mielita, Cafe do Ponto, Melita, Café Brasileiro or Santa Clara
Cachasa– national strong alcoholic drink made from sugar cane (São Francisco, Ypioca, Seleta)
Mate and a special cup for the drink - calabash and a straw - bombilla.
StatuetteChrist the Redeemer
Tmahogany brazil mascot
Decorating themprecious and semi-precious stones
Berimbau (one-string musical instrument)
SlatesHavaianas
PareoKanga(canga) with Brazilian motifs
NaturalBrazilian chocolate from Lacta and Garoto producers
ANDAmazonian Indian crafts
BBrazilian jeans from Colcci and Damyller companies
TOsuit with the colors of the Brazilian flag
FYoke is a symbol of happiness in Latin America
Best restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Kurt – Rua General Urquiza, 117, Leblon district
L'Atelier du Cuisinier – Rua Teofilo Otoni, 97, Central District
Restaurante Visual – Rua Maria Do Carmo, Favela Rocinha
Sa – Av Atlantica, 3668, Miramar Hotel By Windsor – Terreo, Copacabana area
Le Pre Catelan – Av. Atlantica 4240, Hotel Sofitel Rio De Janeiro, Ipanema area
Prana Vegetariano – Rua Erere 11, LJ D, near the station where trains leave for the top of Mount Corcovado
L'Etoile – Av Niemeyer, 121. Hotel Sheraton, Vidigal district
Hachiko – Travessa Do Paco 10, Central District
Olympia – Rua Custódio Serrão 62, Lagoa district
Tasty and inexpensive. A budget option
Pizzaria Alessandro e Federico – Rua Garcia D’ávila 151, Ipanema district
Koni Store – Rua Maria Quitéria 77 and Rua Farme de Amoedo 75, Ipanema district
Shirley – Rua Gustavo Sampaio, 610, Leme district
L amas – Rua Marquês de Abrantes 18, Flamengo district
Bar Lagoa – Av Epitácio Pessoa 1674, Lagoa district
Cedro do Libano – Rua Senhor dos Passos 231, Central District
Amir – Rua Ronald de Carvalho 55c, Copacabana area
Carlota – Rua Dias Ferreira 64, Leblon district
Plataforma – Rua Adalberto Ferreira 32, Leblon district
Best beaches in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana - one of the most famous beaches Rio de Janeiro is also one of the symbols of the city. The length of the beach is 4 km. Strong current. There are many cafes and bars on the beach.Local traders and artists organize a fair every day from 18:00 to 21:00.Promenade along Copacabana - Avenida Atlantis - paved with stones with a pattern in the form of waves.
Ipanema Beach equipped with sports grounds, so hereYou can always meet people playing football and volleyball. Every Sunday the road along the beach is closed to cars.
Leblond is the most calm and respectable beach in Rio de Janeiro, located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city. The length of Leblon beach is 1.3 km.
Arpoador – a favorite spot for surfers due to the big waves.Lengthbeach with white sand and pebbles – 800 metrov. The beach is located between the Copacabana Fortress and Francisco Otaviano Street.
Safety rules in Rio de Janeiro
Dress simply and carry with you only those things that you will need at this particular time.
Don't carry extra money with you.
Walk around the city during the daytime. In the evening and at night, it is better to walk along illuminated streets where there are a lot of people.
Do not put money, documents or other valuables in your back pockets.
There are a lot of pickpockets in Rio de Janeiro, so be careful when traveling on buses, subways and while walking during rush hours.
You should not wear expensive gadgets in plain sight: iPads, iPods, video cameras, cameras, tablets, players and phones.
Do not wear expensive jewelry, chains, rings, or watches when walking around the city.
Do not carry documents with you; a copy of them is sufficient.
Withdraw cash from your card only at ATMs in shopping centers, bank branches.
Sockets. Electricity
For electronics with European standard sockets, you need to purchase adapters, since in Rio de Janeiro they use type J sockets. The power supply voltage in Brazil is 110-220 V.
There are still a few reports left from my recent trip to Brazil that, due to the post-election bustle, there was no time to publish. Today I want to show you Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city (after Sao Paulo) in Brazil. The city's semi-official nickname is "The Amazing City". I arrived in Rio in the morning and flew out in the evening of the same day. Unfortunately, it rained almost all day, so we didn’t really get to see the city. And you should watch Rio in good weather, because the most best views open from the mountains surrounding the city.
I'll start with impressions lovigin : "In Rio, one scoundrel decided to commit suicide, sold his hacienda, bought helium and balloons accidentally flew into the sky. In another part of Rio, behind the bosom of the statue of Christ, a cow also accidentally fell out of a flying plane - fell onto a boat and killed the girl sitting in it. Truly death sometimes comes from the very unusual places.
These stories were told to us by the plump Caroline, who for some unknown reason was assigned to us as a guide. Having hired a couple of armored personnel carriers and six machine gunners, we rushed into the favelas. My mother thinks this is a restaurant, but no one ever came back from the favelas with a camera, wallet and Carolina, especially if they entered there without all this. But either the favelas were somehow wrong, or I was too kind - but my photographs turned out to be somehow completely harmless and cute. There is not that usual tension that hovers in the air at every more or less busy intersection in Brazil. Maybe because the local Shkids went to work in other areas. We walked the entire Santa Marta favela from the top, from the top of the hill, to the bottom, and only in one block did the “security” advise us not to take photographs of the people we met..."
01. From Sao Paulo the flight to Rio is only 1 hour. Planes depart there every 30 minutes. 
02. Famous bridge named after President Costa e Silva, or Rio Niteroi. It connects the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói via Guanabara Bay. Construction of the bridge began in January 1969, although its official start took place on August 23, 1968, with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain present at the ceremony. On March 4, 1974, the bridge was opened, it was named in honor of Arthur da Costa e Silva, the former President of Brazil, who initiated construction, but did not live to see its completion. The bridge is the longest and highest in the country. Its length is 13,290 m, including 8,836 m above water. The height in the center is 72 m, which allows large ships to enter the bay. Today, about 140 thousand vehicles cross the bridge a day. 
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04. Slums;) 
05. On the slopes of the surrounding mountains there are squalid dwellings. These are the poorest areas of the city - the favelas. There are several hundred favelas in the city. Essentially, these are mini-states within a state. Federal authorities practically do not interfere in favela affairs. In most favelas, the standard of living is very low, often there are no basic amenities, schools, hospitals, etc. and, as a consequence of all this, there is an extremely unfavorable crime situation and terrible sanitary conditions. Walking in such areas is not recommended, as you can lose everything valuable very quickly. But in many favelas, local residents give excursions for money. We walked the entire Santa Marta favela from the top, from the top of the hill, to the bottom, and only in one block did the “security” advise us not to take photographs of the people we met... 
06. The favelas are very cool. The residents are hospitable and will always warn you about poop lying on the path. 
07. This is where the stars of Brazilian football are born. 
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09. One of the houses. Almost all the houses are the same - a very small living room-kitchen and bedrooms. The average area of a house is 15-20 meters. 
10. Therefore, all life passes on narrow streets. 
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It was here that Michael Jackson shot the video for the song They Don't Care About Us.
12. The arrival of Michael Jackson is the most important event in the life of this favela. In honor of this event, a monument was erected to Michael. 
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14. There is a church nearby, apparently “named after Michael Jackson” 
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16. In it, to the accompaniment of very loud and rhythmic music, they drive out spirits, demons and perform some rituals. 
17. There is a sewer and a landfill on the street. 
18. Nothing has changed here over the years. 
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29. There are several must-see spots in Rio. One of the bottom is Mount Corcovado, where the 38-meter statue of Christ the Redeemer is located. A 3.8 km long railway with a 1000 mm gauge, which was built by Swiss specialists from Winterthur in 1884, leads to the top of the mountain. The railway has gearing, as the climb is very steep. By railway there are two trains from throughput 360 passengers per hour. The one way trip takes approximately 20 minutes. From the top of the mountain there is a beautiful panorama of different areas of Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain, Lake Rodrigo de Freitas, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, Maracanã Stadium.
Unfortunately, the weather that day was disgusting, there was no beautiful view from the mountain. 
30. The statue on top of Corcovado, considered one of the seven modern wonders of the world, is visited by more than 600 thousand tourists every year. She is also a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil in general. 
32. Panorama of the city. 
33. And this is the view from Sugar Loaf. The peak, overlooking Guanabara Bay in eastern Rio, is one of the city's main attractions. Because of its unusual shape, which Brazilians compare to a lump of sugar, it is called “Sugarloaf”. According to another version, the name comes from the phrase “paunh-acuqua”, which in the language of the natives of the Tupi tribe is translated as “High Hill” or “Guardian of the Bay”. 
34. And this is a panorama of the city from Sugar Loaf. 
35. On the mountain there live these cute monkeys that you can’t feed, but everyone feeds them. 
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37. It’s a pity that we were unlucky with the weather. The views are wonderful. 
38. Santos Dumont Airport. 
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43. In the evening, people gather near numerous bars, just like in London. 
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47. And this is the Selaron staircase, a “tribute to the Brazilian people” by a Chilean artist who, along with his staircase, has become a local landmark. 
48. Selaron began renovating the stairs near his home in 1990. First, he laid out the area near his house in the colors of the Brazilian flag, and then he couldn’t stop and started bringing tiles from all over the world, which are now used to cover the entire staircase. All the money from the sale of paintings was spent on tiles. 
49. In total, more than 2000 tiles from 60 were used to decorate 250 steps different countries. There are tiles from Russia too. Initially, the artist looked for tiles in landfills and construction waste, and then tourists from all over the world began to bring them to him. If you go to Rio, grab a few tiles from your city. More than 300 tiles are hand-painted by Saleron. They depict a pregnant African woman. The artist says this is a "personal problem from the past." 
50. After the stairs, the walls of the houses underwent alterations). The artist does not plan to stop and says that this project is eternal. 
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53. The staircase gained international fame. Snoop Dogg and U2 filmed their videos here, and in the Rio Olympic presentation the staircase was presented as one of the main attractions of the city. 
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The place given to Rio de Janeiro on the world map is, frankly speaking, a gift of fate. The subequatorial climate with uniform precipitation throughout the year and virtually unchanged air temperature creates the conditions of a paradise on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Now this is a favorite place for the most discerning tourists and anyone who wants to enjoy the combination of sun, water, light sand, lush greenery and small rocky mountains.
From the history
“January River” - this is translated from Portuguese Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro). It was in January (January 1, 1502) that the Portuguese navigator Gaspar de Lemos discovered, in his opinion, the mouth of the river. In reality it was Guanabara Bay.
However, the reclaimed place still retained its current name, which became known throughout the world as a holiday paradise. A little over 50 years after Lemos discovered this land (in 1555), the French occupied it, but not for long - the Portuguese defended their territory and 10 years later (March 1, 1565) founded the port city of San Sebastian de Rio de Janeiro . The name of the Portuguese king San Sebastian I was directly related to this name of the city.
The city developed from the Portuguese colonists who formed the population of Rio from the 16th century. Gradually the news paradise on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean reached Europe. This led to the fact that in the middle of the 20th century, three quarters of the population of the state of Rio de Janeiro were Europeans. This influx of European emigrants subsequently decreased - Europe made a leap in its development. And Brazilian northerners – blacks and mulattoes – flocked to Rio in search of a better life. The well-known current crime situation in densely populated Rio de Janeiro is due precisely to this spontaneous internal migration.
After the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro is the second largest locality. In 2010, the state's population was estimated at 16 million people, of which 56% were of European origin; the residents of the city of Rio were over six million people.
In the state of the same name, Rio de Janeiro is the administrative center, which was the capital of Brazil for almost 200 years - until 1960, losing this status city of Brasilia. Now the city of Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, which was united in 1975 with the state of Guanabara.
Why Rio de Janeiro is attractive
Local residents of Rio de Janeiro like to call themselves “Cariocas” (those living in the state - “fluminense”), and their city is semi-officially called “Amazing City”. This nickname has not yet been refuted; rather, on the contrary, it is confirmed by every traveler or tourist who arrives from anywhere in the world at any of the three airports in Rio. At the entrance of Guanabara Bay rises "Sugarloaf" - mountain, which has become the hallmark of the city. Everyone who is in Rio for the first time wants to climb it, especially since it is not difficult to do - there is a funicular railway here.
The view of the ocean and the city that opens from the “Sugar Loaf”, glowing with different lights in the evening, is a sight unique in any part of the world.
On another mountain - Corcovado - another well-known attraction - gigantic in size Statue of Christ the Redeemer, which was erected on the basis of a competition to create a symbol of the nation.
If you get to the statue by car, you will inevitably plunge into a real jungle within the city. This state reserve Tijuca.
A stream of people rushes towards the statue. Observation deck at its foot is the best point for exploring the most beautiful city in the world.
A special tram stops 40 meters before the statue, from where you have to climb 200 steps of stairs (or take a lift). There is an opinion that some positive changes are taking place in the lives of those who have visited the foot of the 38-meter statue.
When talking about Rio de Janeiro, one cannot fail to mention its beaches.
Firstly, because there are a lot of them here, and secondly, because they suit every taste: for swimming, for swimming, for surfing and sailing lovers, for contemplating the rocky coast, for getting to know the national flavor, for enjoying the sunset. Length of all sandy beaches reaches 90 kilometers. The names of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro around the world are associated with associations about the best vacation by the water. Washed by warm ocean water, kilometers of sandy coastline, bathed in sunlight, strewn with many bars, cafes and sports grounds - the very cocktail that has the power to stop time. The most famous of the beaches is Copacabana.
Since the 19th century, famous Brazilian carnivals and New Year's celebrations on the ocean have been held here, attracting up to 100 thousand spectators.
Anyone present will enjoy the combination of music, water and lights in the dark, and sun rays, ocean waters with warm beach sand in the daytime.
People come to Rio not only for tourism purposes or the desire to plunge into the waters of the ocean. Here, 22 years ago (1992), representatives of many countries of the world, concerned about the state of our planet, discussed issues of environmental conservation and overall development at the UN conference.
International winter games could also be held here. After all, where Rio de Janeiro is located, the ambient temperature will not force athletes to get used to local conditions. It is noteworthy that slight fluctuations in air temperature in the city throughout the year cause slight surprise to residents of other latitudes only because in July it is somewhat cooler than in January.
Landscapes of the most beautiful bay in the world, kilometers long beaches, picturesque granite rocks with lush greenery, not only colonial architecture, but also the most modern buildings in design, exotic plants and animals on the city streets, beautiful girls, bright temperament of the residents, and, of course , His Majesty the ocean - all this is where Rio de Janeiro is located.
In addition to developed industry (there are even diamond processing factories), the city has a large seaport, three railway stations, airports. The National Library stores two million books, including the rarest ancient manuscripts. Theaters and drama schools, conservatories and museums confirm the high cultural level of the townspeople. And, of course, sports. Another Brazilian religion, according to Brazilians, is football. Brazilians are busy with it not only at the world’s largest football stadium, the Maracanã for 200 thousand people, created in 1960 specifically for the World Cup, but also on every beach, where, along with volleyball and tennis, footvolley is especially popular - a mixture of football and beach volleyball.
The energy of the city attracts anyone who wants to appreciate the uniqueness of the great Rio. It is not in vain that they say that you can only get to know and appreciate the “showcase of the country”, the “city of wonders” on the ocean shore if you stay here forever.
Interactive map of Rio de Janeiro:
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An interesting video about a trip to Rio de Janeiro from the series of programs “Heads and Tails”:
Oh, Rio Rio, the roar of the tide, the sound of the surf, the southern sweep.
Oh, Rio Rio, how much impulse, how much heat in the black eyes.
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“God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he created Rio de Janeiro.”- this is what Brazilians like to say about their amazing beautiful city. Luxurious, ultra-modern buildings here easily coexist next to the poverty of the favelas, luxury hotels and many kilometers of beaches make you forget about everything in the world, and the amazing temperament of the Brazilians will not leave anyone indifferent... Noisy, contrasting and endlessly sunny, Rio deservedly bears the nickname “Amazing City”.
Rio de Janeiro is nestled along the shores of one of the most beautiful bays on Earth, framed by the picturesque heights of granite cliffs and verdant hills. The embankments and streets of the city are literally buried in the lush greenery of exotic plants. Millions of tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the stunningly beautiful landscapes and feel the energy of this great city.
January River
The city owes its poetic name to the mistake of Portuguese navigators who discovered Guanabara Bay on January 1, 1502. The travelers mistook the bay for the mouth of the river, and named it Rio de Janeiro, which means “January River” in Portuguese. On March 1, 1565, a military fort called San Sebastian de Rio de Janeiro was founded on this site. Since 1763, the city became the capital of Brazil, and spent almost two centuries in this status.
Today, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important industrial, financial and cultural centers of the country. The city is home to more than 6 million people, making it the second most populous city in Brazil after Sao Paulo. Mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, chemical, oil, pharmaceutical, woodworking industries are widely developed here; there are even diamond cutting factories in the city.
Rio de Janeiro - large transport node countries, the city's seaport receives a huge number of cargo and passenger ships from a variety of countries; in addition, the city has three railway stations and two large passenger airports.
Rio is deservedly considered cultural capital Brazil. For example, the National Library stores more than two million books, among which there are rare examples of ancient manuscripts and manuscripts. The city has many theaters and museums, conservatories and theater schools that train musical and acting personnel.
Of course, the residents of Rio de Janeiro cannot imagine their life without sports - football, as they themselves say, is the second Brazilian religion. Rio is home to one of the largest football stadiums in the world, the Maracana, built specifically for the 1960 World Cup. In addition to football, volleyball, tennis, surfing, and sailing. In 2016, Rio de Janeiro will become the first city in South American history to host the Summer Olympic Games.
What to see
There is an interesting saying: “To see everything in Rio de Janeiro, you need to stay here forever”. The symbol of Rio de Janeiro, without a doubt, is the famous one installed on the top of Mount Corcovado. The 38-meter-tall sculpture is one of the most popular monuments in the world and offers breathtaking views of the city from the base of the statue.
It is impossible to imagine the landscape of Guanabara Bay without famous mountain Sugar Loaf is another popular attraction in Rio de Janeiro. You can get to the top of the mountain using cable car, what in itself is already an interesting adventure?
Among the attractions of Rio de Janeiro, beaches occupy a special place. Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon - many people associate these words with perfect holiday by the sea. Several kilometers sandy shore, dotted with numerous bars and cafes, dazzling sun and boundless blue sea - such a cocktail can easily make time stand still!
Don't forget that Rio de Janeiro is the heart of football in Brazil. Fans of this sport simply must take a look at the legendary Maracana Stadium - the largest football stadium in the world, whose capacity can reach 200 thousand people.
