Rio de Janeiro

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The second largest city in Brazil and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rio welcomes more visitors than almost anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere. Start your trip at the top of the world, side by side with Christ the Redeemer! The panoramic views atop this world wonder allow you to gaze across the entire city and Sugarloaf Mountain. Jutting out from the shore, this forested peak is accessible by cable car and offers sweeping vistas while you enjoy a bite in one of the elevated cafés. On the coast, you’ll find what Rio is perhaps most famous for, Copacabana Beach! This exotic stretch of paradise, with white sands and calming waters, entices millions of visitors every year. While the beach is great for football, further in the city is where dreams are made and legends are born. Superstars like Zico, Romario, and Ronaldo plied their trade on concrete courts throughout the city, before earning their place at the famous Maracana Stadium. In this tropical cityscape, the setting sun gives rise to samba. The party is especially in full flow during the Carnival! This festival fills the streets with music, colors, and dancing, all building to the pinnacle at its exciting epicenter, the famous Sambodromo stadium!