Rio de Janeiro Overview

The 2nd largest city of Brazil does not possess one of the seven wonders of the world for no reason. The stunning statue of Jesus Christ The Redeemer stands alone on the very top of the celebrated Corcavado mountain as a witness of Rio de Janeiro’s great achievements. The illustrious Brazilian culture alone with its magnificent music, festivals and literature should be the special reason for you to get to know this city that once was Brazil’s capital and it is to this day, the country’s cultural capital.

Rio de Janeiro Key Facts

Rio de Janeiro stands in an area between 0 to 3,349 ft of elevation in the Brasília official time zone (UTC–3). It is the largest city of the Rio de Janeiro State in the southeast of Brazil with a population of more than 7 million people making Rio de Janeiro de 2nd largest city in the country after São Paulo. The climate in Rio de Janeiro is primarily tropical, ranging from 60 °F to 110 °F. The people are mostly Catholic with a minority of protestant and other religions followers. Since it’s a tropical land, its wildlife is broad and extremely rich, the great Forest of Tijuca surrounds the Corcovado mountain where Christ the Redeemers stands. The abundant beaches and sparkling blue sea that evolves Rio de Janeiro is always begging you for a swim.

Rio de Janeiro’s attractions

The best areas of town for music, food and drinks are the districts of Ipanema, Gávea and Leblon. Also in downtown is where The city of Samba was raised, a triangular open area where the people of Brazil pay homage to where the Carioca Samba (Rio de Janeiro particular type of Samba) was born. This area known as the Sacred Town in the district of Gamboa is where the Escolas de Samba (Samba schools) prepare themselves for the annual Carnaval event. Theatre, Dances and Live music concerts are always keeping this city busy.

Rio de Janeiro’s accommodations

Rio’s got some of the most amazing 5 star hotels and is always a great place for a long and relaxing vacation. Leblon and Ipanema should be the first two districts in your list of places to stay.

Rio de Janeiro’s language

Portuguese is the official language in Brazil. Some words you should know consist of: oi (hi), como vai você? (how are you?), meu nome é… (my name is…) and obrigado (thank you).

It doesn’t matter where you’ll find yourself in Rio de Janeiro, everywhere you go will be filled with music, dance, beautiful landscapes and people ready to show you why Brazil is the favorite place in the planet of musicians, writers and movie makers. Rio de Janeiro is where passion lives.