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Rio de Janeiro

The marvelous city — Beaches framed by granite peaks, samba in the streets and Christ watching over it all.

BrazilBest time: December–March

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Rio de Janeiro.

landmark

The 38-metre Art-Deco Christ atop Corcovado.

landmark

Two cable cars to the bay's most famous view.

beach

The world's most celebrated urban beaches.

experience

The 215 tiled steps of Lapa.

park

The world's largest urban rainforest — waterfalls included.

experience

Football's temple — match days are electric.

February–March

The planet's biggest party — samba schools parade the Sambadrome.

December

Two million people in white greet the new year on Copacabana.

Metro lines link the Zona Sul beaches to downtown; use app-cabs at night. Santos Dumont airport is downtown; Galeão connects by BRT.

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