Rio de Janeiro - Brazil´s Cultural Capital
Autor: Rafaela Kelly | Publicado: 2013-02-03T20:12:00-03:00



Whether your curiosity is piqued by the International Olympic 
Committee’s selection for the 2016 Games, or you’re heeding the call of 
the famous twin beaches Copacabana and Ipanema, Rio offers more than you
 can imagine, and offers it at all hours. With breathtaking views from 
Corcovado Mountain and breathtaking deals in the city’s endless malls 
and markets, Rio de Janeiro is a vacation paradise, whatever it is you 
travel for. And, with my few travel experience - Rio has nothing to lose compared to others destinations in the world.



Rio has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world—and some of the 
skimpiest bikinis. The good thing is that the women from Rio has unbelievable great bodies - Its just so intimidating be an average woman and walk throughout Rio's beaches... Its to fight with God and Ask - ''God, Why I'm not from Rio?'' ... and girls, its likewise for men lol That's the norm there, so you'd better not stare to much or your neck will break. But 
you'll also want to explore the city itself, which has beautiful 
architecture and natural beauty. As I like to think - Rio is a city built in the middle of the jungle and your eyes will never be tired to see its beauty.



&nbsp;Sugar loaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar)

Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which 
offers superb views of the city. Go at dusk to witness a glorius sunset.







Statue of Christ the Redeemer



view from The Statue


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The view is undoubtedly fabulous but as views go, sunset at Sugar Loaf 
surpasses this city panorama. The statue has recently been cleaned and&nbsp; 
travellers will be pleased with the results. It is one of the seven Wonders in the world!!! You should get there by ''bondinho''... it rides in the middle of a rain forest and you even get to hear Samba on live lol&nbsp;








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Ipanema Beach 


Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," 
this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, 
displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and 
eateries and luxurious apartment buildings.





There are so many more places to go and things to do - but you can do a search on line and look at all... Now I have to say the inside life in there. If you like Açai you gonna love Rio - you can find it in each corner and for a good price. JUST DELICIOUS!!!.. If you never tried Açai - write this name down and ask for it as soon as possible.





People from Rio are great hosts... they love to see tourists around and will do everything to help you. They are polite and good vibration is spread 24/7.&nbsp;




Favelas's entrance 


The ''favelas'' are normal places - if you are a foreign PLEASE don't pay for a ''favela tour'' ... I think this monetary thing just changed the contest- the people from favelas are treated as abnormal to be living in such a bad situation and still keeping a smile on their face ... I don't buy the idea of taking pictures of personal lives. You can go by yourself and - I'm sure - will be more welcomed from the locals... and you will have the chance to get to know better those people.









The schools of samba - almost forgot to talk about it - well, I won't say anything - Just go there and have fun!!!!! 






Salgueiro's School of Samba. 










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An overview of Rio is - Wonderful city - must see before you get old!!!