Rio’s beach culture is genuinely central to daily life, and swimwear, including the famously minimal Brazilian-style bikini, is entirely normal […]
DAY 1: CORCOVADO AND SANTA TERESA Morning: Christ the Redeemer via the official cog train through the Tijuca rainforest, ideally
Rio de Janeiro combines genuine natural drama with one of the world’s most significant cultural legacies. RIO DE JANEIRO Read
QUICK FACTS Best months: September to March (Southern Hemisphere spring/summer) Peak season: Carnival week, February or March, dates vary Festival
Rio de Janeiro was founded by Portuguese colonists in 1565, and its name, meaning January River, stems from an early
QUICK FACTS Region: Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil Known for: Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain Nearest airport: Galeao International