More Than A Number

Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil, is the second largest city. The city is surrounded by green mountains, thick forests and beautiful blue seas. The city also is home to samba music that is also another reason why it this tourist spot is so popular. So, let us look at some of the must-visit holiday places in Rio de Janeiro:

Rio de Janeiro is full of life with its carnival celebrations, natural settings, beach resorts and restaurants. Some of the hot tourist spots are Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains, Maracana Stadium and the Quinta da Boa Vista Art Museum.

Rio is famous for its beaches. Some of the famous beaches are Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca.

Copacabana is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The New Year in Copacabana is celebrated in a grand way with more than hundred thousand spectators.

Sugar Loaf is a best-known landmark in Rio de Janeiro with the peak located at 396 meters above the harbor. The peak was named due its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loafsugar.

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer, in Portuguese) was placed on top of Corcovado Mountain during 1931. The Christ statue with his arms spread out is 2,300 ft high, as if to embrace those living in the city.

Jardim Botanico is another popular tourist spot that is a botanical garden of 340 acres. The garden has more than 5000 species of flower, and is the best spot on a sunny day with temperatures falling ten degrees below normal temperature.

Maracana is the biggest soccer stadium with a capacity to accommodate more than 100,000 spectators. Rio de Janeiro’s famous soccer team is called Flamengo.