Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest.
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Christ the Redeemer
Iconic Christ statue atop a mountain
Giant (98-ft.-tall) mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Beach life & art deco Copacabana Palace
Famed for its crescent-shaped beach, Copacabana is one of Rio’s liveliest neighborhoods, drawing a cross-section of locals and visitors to round-the-clock activity along its sands and mosaic-
Corcovado
Landmark mountain with panoramic views
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
Ipanema
Chic boutiques & Ipanema Beach
Fashionable Ipanema is known for its iconic namesake beach, which draws a diverse crowd for sunbathing and socializing. The rocky Pedra do Arpoador peninsula is a popular surfing spot that also
Sugarloaf Mountain
Peak with a cableway & panoramic views
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
