The colourful city of Rio, jammed between miles of coastline and mountains, is regarded as one of the worlds greatest and most beautiful cities in the world.
It pulses with life and deserves its reputation as Cidade Maravilhosa. The inhabitants of Rio, known locally as Cariocas, pursue pleasure like no other people, fully utilizing their impressive beaches with beautiful people, samba, ice cold beers and the local firewater.
Rio is often considered as the cultural heart of Brazil and hosts the most impressive Carnaval celebrations, which seem to get grander each year. The infectious samba beat has Cariocas of all ages out on the streets to join in the party. In Rio, you talk to people, even if you dont speak the same language, and you’ll dance until late.
A wander through the streets will always lead you somewhere exciting, and that somewhere is often the beach Rio hosts 45 miles of soft white beach including the infamous Copacabana.
