Rio de Janeiro
About 7 million people.
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's most famous city, known for its sunny beaches and friendly, fun-loving spirit. It sits between green mountains and the blue sea, making it one of the most beautiful cities anywhere.
You can ride a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, see the giant Christ the Redeemer statue high above the city, and build sandcastles on the famous Copacabana Beach.
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Beaches
Copacabana and Ipanema are golden beaches where kids swim, play soccer, and watch the waves roll in.
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Carnival
Every year Rio throws a huge Carnival party with music, dancing, and dazzling costumes in every color.