2. LOCATION
Rio de Janeiro is located on
the Atlantic coast of the
southeastern region of Brazil.
It has a privileged
geographical position, with
wide beaches and
breathtaking mountains make
the city a spectacular setting.
Known as the "marvelous city"
Rio de Janeiro is a perfect
combination of pleasant
climate, beautiful views, loving
people, music and happiness.
3. HISTORY
The 1st of January
1502, Portuguese
navigators sighted
the Bay of
Guanabara.
Believing it was the
mouth of a large
river, called Rio de
Janeiro (River of
January).
4. CARNIBAL OF SAMBA
For over 30 years, the Parade of
Samba Schools was made
spontaneously. Today, it is
synonymous with Rio and Carnival
takes place officially in February,
when schools and carnival devote
their energy to the show created
and produced throughout the year.
Outside the official calendar, the
Parade of Samba Schools begins in
November. During that month, you
can see the "technical tests"
carried out in the Sambadrome.
5. PLACES: CHRIST REDEEMER
Located 709 meters above sea
level, on top of Corcovado
Mountain, has an overall height
of 38 meters away.The Christ
the Redeemer was named one
of the winners in the list of
the Seven Wonders of the
world.The idea of a monumental
Christ, with open arms,
emerged in 1921 as part of
commemoration of the
centenary of Brazilian
independence.
6. BOTANICAL GARDEN OF
RIO
Surprised by its size: 137 hectares, and its heritage.recognized
worldwide for their quality, a living museum with around 11,000 plant
species from around the world. It has several interesting areas to
explore, like an orchid, cactario, bromelario, carnivorous plants, an
area of forest or jungle Atlantic Forest and infrastructure with lakes,
water passages with great scenic gardens, etc..
7. MARACANA STADIUM
Built to be the world's
largest stadium, got it for
a while. It hosted the
1950 World Cup. Living a
soccer match at Maracana
is a chance to meet some
of the world's most
exciting hobbies. Tickets
are affordable. Students
have discounts.
8. THE SUGAR LOAF(El Pão de
The Sugar Loaf is a very attractive, because it is very near the center of
Açúcar)
the cove of Botafogo and the large Guanabara Bay, right in the spot
where the Atlantic Ocean opens. So the rise puts you in a strategic
location from where the view reaches to the most interesting points of
the city.
9. COPACABANA BEACH
Copacabana Beach,
Rio de Janeiro,
internationally
famous, is a place of
tourist and hostel
concentration.Copacab
ana is also a popular
neighborhood of Rio
de Janeiro and one of
those with the highest
population density in
the world.
