An estimated number of 5 million tourists, both international and domestic, visit Rio de Janeiro each year. This part of Brazil, the second largest, is one of the world’s most famous destinations. Its tourist attractions seem unique, known as “cidade, “aravilhosa”, or ma”velours city. The setting provides the best spots you can visit, including the Balneario sandy beaches, the bustling sights, and the soaring mountains. Also, fun activities like carnival festivals, samba, and mountain day tours cannot be excluded.
Here are the five best spots for you to visit
Christ the Redeemer
At the top of Corcovado Mountain stands a 710-meter-high Christ the Redeemer statue (Cristo Redentor), which gazes out right over the city. The open-armed figure is visible in nearly any location in the city. It takes two different routes to get to Rio de Janeiro, where the mountain is located. You can travel by cog train to enjoy awesome views of the cities. Earlier, you had to climb hundreds of stairs to reach the top. Now, elevators have been installed to enable people to visit the top of Corcovado Mountain easily.
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Ipanema Beach
This is known to be one of the best in the world. Demarcated by a post, one side is filled with sun-drenched white sand, and the other is designed with the subculture of art galleries, cafes, shops, sunbathers, and theaters. Ipanema Beach, between Copacabana and Leblon, is known for its cleaner sand and water. It’s better than other de Janeiro beaches. Remember that “Ipanema” means danger “ous wat”r. Because of its high waves, swim carefully within safe areas.
Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)
A visit to this part of the city is highly recommended, and visitors and tourists mostly crowd it. You may need to visit such a place in the early morning hours. The glass-walled cable car departs every 20 minutes to the base of Babilônia Hill. From there, you can board a second cable car to Pão de Açúcar, which allows viewing the city beneath it with the Christ redeemer statue and Copacabana Beach located west and south, respectively.
Lapa Neighborhood
Lapa is located in the downtown part of the city and experiences vibrant nightlife with filled bars and daily street parties. This neighborhood serves as the gathering place for Rio’s creative artists, who display Rio’s rich artistic works. You don’t want to miss the most iconic visit: the legendary Don’t Lapa. Comprising 215 degrees, they were designed by a Chilean-born artist named Jorge Selaron. You can enjoy exploring safely by reserving one of the free walking tours in Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana Beach
The Copacabana beach, which is 4 km long, is separated from Ipanema beach by Arpoador beach. You can enjoy the beautiful sand sculptures. With several beach bars, you have a taste of the popular caipirinhas. The beach contains several sports facilities the government provides, with volleyball the most popular sport on the shores. The promenade, a walkway designed in a wave-like pattern with black and white stones, serves as a route for joggers, skaters, and cyclers and a route to 5-star hotels. Visitors also enjoy strolling along the path.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s best places, providing unique and loving vacation spots. You can also visit the Lagoa Neighborhood, the Niemeyer Museum, the Santa Teresa Neighborhood, Maracana Stadium, and Theatro Municipal.
