Rio

"Sofitel Rio de Janeiro is located on famous Copacabana Beach and considered one of the most prestigious Rio de Janeiro hotels. Enjoy 388 rooms with balconies, executive special services, and outstanding cuisine at this Rio de Janiero Brazil hotel. Guests at this Rio de Janeiro luxury hotel will also discover a Convention and Business Center, 2 pools, a gym, 2 saunas, and direct access to beauty salons and shops.

Protected by the widespread arms of the huge Christ the Redeemer statue perched over the city, Rio de Janeiro is known for its beautiful people, beautiful beaches, good dance moves, even better soccer team and thumping carnival.

Copacabana and Ipanema are, by far, the most famous beaches. Those attracted by the much-celebrated  love of Brazilian beauties for minuscule bikinis should note that while itsy-bitsy doesn’t begin to cover it, actually going topless is illegal in Brazil.

Unfortunately, Rio is also known for its gang-riddled slums, or favellas. Obviously, travelers should avoid risky areas and use common sense to stay safe. If you do so, your trip to Rio is likely to be eventful only in the best sense of the term. So book a ticket for the two weeks of carnival, pack your sun block and smallest swimwear, and get ready to get your samba on.

Protected by the widespread arms of the huge Christ the Redeemer statue perched over the city, Rio de Janeiro is known for its beautiful people, beautiful beaches, good dance moves, even better soccer team and thumping carnival.

Copacabana and Ipanema are, by far, the most famous beaches. Those attracted by the much-celebrated  love of Brazilian beauties for minuscule bikinis should note that while itsy-bitsy doesn’t begin to cover it, actually going topless is illegal in Brazil.

Unfortunately, Rio is also known for its gang-riddled slums, or favellas. Obviously, travelers should avoid risky areas and use common sense to stay safe. If you do so, your trip to Rio is likely to be eventful only in the best sense of the term. So book a ticket for the two weeks of carnival, pack your sun block and smallest swimwear, and get ready to get your samba on.

Protected by the widespread arms of the huge Christ the Redeemer statue perched over the city, Rio de Janeiro is known for its beautiful people, beautiful beaches, good dance moves, even better soccer team and thumping carnival.

Copacabana and Ipanema are, by far, the most famous beaches. Those attracted by the much-celebrated  love of Brazilian beauties for minuscule bikinis should note that while itsy-bitsy doesn’t begin to cover it, actually going topless is illegal in Brazil.

Unfortunately, Rio is also known for its gang-riddled slums, or favellas. Obviously, travelers should avoid risky areas and use common sense to stay safe. If you do so, your trip to Rio is likely to be eventful only in the best sense of the term. So book a ticket for the two weeks of carnival, pack your sun block and smallest swimwear, and get ready to get your samba on.

Protected by the widespread arms of the huge Christ the Redeemer statue perched over the city, Rio de Janeiro is known for its beautiful people, beautiful beaches, good dance moves, even better soccer team and thumping carnival.

Copacabana and Ipanema are, by far, the most famous beaches. Those attracted by the much-celebrated  love of Brazilian beauties for minuscule bikinis should note that while itsy-bitsy doesn’t begin to cover it, actually going topless is illegal in Brazil.

Unfortunately, Rio is also known for its gang-riddled slums, or favellas. Obviously, travelers should avoid risky areas and use common sense to stay safe. If you do so, your trip to Rio is likely to be eventful only in the best sense of the term. So book a ticket for the two weeks of carnival, pack your sun block and smallest swimwear, and get ready to get your samba on.

Casa do Pontal is the largest museum of Brazilian folk art, displaying around 5,000 sculptures by more than 200 artists from every region of the country. The pieces that register many aspects of the life and culture of the Brazilian people are the main reason why the International Council of Museums (ICOM) considers Casa do Pontal a real anthropological museum. It is located 50 minutes from downtown, between the sea and the Serra de Grumari ecological reserve. Species of tropical flora and fauna can be seen in the garden. The museum offers a database on Brazilian folk art and guided tours in 4 languages (booking required). It has a bookstore and a coffee shop. Admission is BRR5.

The feasts of St. Anthony (13th June), St. John (24th June) and St. Peter (29th June) are celebrated with great pomp and tradition in the city. Imbibing local folklore, fires are kindled in open spaces and involve dances and mock country weddings by firelight where couples leap over crackling flames. Churches, schools, clubs and citizens get together to put up their own fireside shows on these three days. Even homes and public squares are decorated with lanterns and streamers, and plenty of food is prepared. All three nights are lit up with breathtaking fireworks, and the event is free and open to all.

Designed by famous landscape designer Burle Marx, this 296-acre zone provides Cariocas (Rio residents) and visitors with a pleasant place to take a stroll, play volleyball, soccer or tennis or to have a picnic, in the largest urban park in the world. Enjoy the excellent views across the bay to the Rio-Niterói bridge and Corcovado. Three popular museums are found on the premises: the popular Museu Carmem Miranda, National Monument for those who perished during the II World War and Museum of Modern Arts.