Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro - our last destination before heading back home. We'll enjoy our last two weeks in this amazing city by soaking up the sun, swimming in the sea, sightseeing and having some drinks at the beach.

Rio de Janeiro is after São Paulo the second largest city of Brazil. It is known for its natural settings, Carnival, Samba and beautiful beaches such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. In addition, some of the most famous landmarks including the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Sugarloaf Mountain and Maracanã Stadium (one of the world's largest football stadiums) take place in this amazing city.

Here some tips for future visitors:
- Choose a hotel/hostel in the neighborhood of the metro station "Catete" or "Largo de Machado". It's a safe & little bit cheaper place and the ideal point of departure for all sights by taking the metro without changing the line.
- Make a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour to get an overlook about the city and its beautiful places.
- Join a Free Walking Tour to discover the City Center and neighborhood of Lapa: http://www.freewalkertours.com
- Visit the website of Cristo Redentor to see on a live cam if the view is good or not: http://www.corcovadoaovivo.com.br
- Eat "Tapioca" (a typical streetfood) and Açai berriesRead more