Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival. The harbour of Rio de Janeiro is

comprised of a unique entry from the ocean that makes it appear to be the mouth of a river. Additionally, the harbor is surrounded by spectacular geographic features including Sugar Loaf mountain at 395 meters (1,296 feet), Corcovado Peak at 704 meters (2,310 feet), and the hills of Tijuca at 1,021 meters (3,350 feet). These features work together to collectively make the harbor one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Top 10 Rio de Janeiro Landmarks: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, Sambadrome, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Centro, Tijuca National Park, Petrópolis.

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