Rio de Janeiro

**Rio de Janeiro** (リオデジャネイロ, *Rio de Janeiro*?) is one of the second group of ports to be unlocked in the first *Chocolatier* game and serves as one of the first post-tutorial ports. Opened by Evangeline Baumeister after being promoted to Novice Rank, alongside the ports of Quito and Trinidad, and located in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is an important port in its own right, because it is at this port where the player can unlock their third factory.

## Information

Rio de Janeiro in the 1880s was a city in the midst of significant changes, both socially and economically. At the time, Brazil was a constitutional monarchy, and Rio de Janeiro served as the capital of the country. The city was the center of political power and cultural activity, as well as an important port for international trade.

One of the most notable events that occurred in Rio de Janeiro during this period was the abolition of slavery in 1888. This led to significant changes in the social and economic structure of the city, as many former slaves sought new opportunities and created a new workforce. In addition, the city experienced an influx of European immigrants who came to work in the newly industrialized sectors of the economy.

Despite these changes, Rio de Janeiro still had a stark divide between the wealthy and the poor. The upper classes lived in large mansions in the city's affluent neighborhoods, while the working classes lived in overcrowded tenements and struggled to make ends meet. The city also had a significant population of street children who were forced to fend for themselves.

Culturally, Rio de Janeiro was a vibrant city, with a rich artistic and intellectual community. The city was home to a number of important writers, artists, and musicians, and it hosted many cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, which is still celebrated today, was already a major event in the city during this time.

## Buildings

* **Fabrica Campo Grande**: The third factory available to the player. Marisa Nascimento runs and maintains this factory, which can be bought from her for $29,750. While the factory only starts off by making bars, it is possible to unlock the other three types, at the costs of: $25,000 for producing squares, $45,000 for producing infusions and $75,000 for producing truffles.
* **Copacabana Beach**: This is where the player can hear news from a variety of characters, and occasionally gamble with dice. Enrique Nogueira can often be found here.
	+ Other characters you will meet here include:
		- Aldonza Arenas
		- Ambrose Harper
		- Bernard Shintero
		- Cyrus Rush
		- Darius Deneiro
		- Habib Ialu
		- Jefferson Gonightly
		- Marcus Trenton
		- Sarah Hoffenpepper
	+ Gamblers you will meet here include:
		- Aces McGuire
		- Yolanda Haurongu
* **Amazonian Rainforest**: A big rainforest viewable from the city of Rio de Janeiro, this place is home to Susanna Solidad, one of the contacts of Evangeline Baumeister, who provides you with the recipe for Chocolate Bars w/ Coffee via a quest given by Evangeline.
* **Mercado Centro**: The main market of Rio de Janeiro maintained by Bruno Filho, this is where the player can buy ingredients that go into making chocolates here.
* **Barra da Tijuca Chocolates Finos**: Maintained by Gaspar de Lemos, this is the main chocolate shop of Rio de Janeiro where the player can sell their products.

## Trivia

* "Rio de Janeiro" is Portuguese for "River of January".
* Some of the architecture and landscapes are still in today's scenery of Rio, e.g, Copacabana Beach and the Amazonian Rainforest.