Tourism
Rio de Janeiro
by Christiane Pinto
April 2006
High beat, diversity, mixture of people from various parts of the world, shops, cinema, theatre, music for all tastes, politics of all trends, night life, art, culture and architecture. In short, the world in one place: Rio de Janeiro.
Rio is a city to be heard, admired, explored and discovered. Thanks to its natural beauty and the hospitality of the people who live in Rio, named cariocas, the city has become the portrait of Brazil. Muse who has inpired various artists, was first inhabited by local Indian aborigines called Tupi who were expelled by the Portuguese during the colonization of Brazil when they landed at the Guanabara Bay on March 1, 1502. Soon after, the French came but were forced to leave the country when Estacio de Sa declared the city officially established. In 1763, Rio became the capital of Brazil until Brasilia contruction was finalized in 1960.
The city of Rio de Janeiro is a preferred destination not only for foreigners who visit Brazil, but also the Brazilians themselves. Its beautiful beaches, its restless night life, its traditional neighbourhoods and its most famous tourist attraction known by the whole world, attracts more and more the ones in search of culture, entertainment, adventure and beautiful sceneries.
Thanks to its vast options for leisure, the city can be enjoyed wherever you are. If you are in search of culture, the city downtown is the right place. There you can find museums and historic places which were built during the time of the Portuguese colonization and the early days of the Republic like Cinelandia, which was considered the Brazilian Broadway in the past. The city is also full of charming neighbourhoods where you can listen to very traditional music called chorinho, which has a rhythm as involving as the samba.
The beaches are one of the main attractions in the city. In the very crowded streets of Copacabana, you can see tourists from all over walking around. They love going to Ipanema to enjoy the most delicious food Rio can offer. Many also walk by the Vinicius de Moraes Street and stop at the bar where he and Tom Jobin created the song, The Girl from Ipanema.
Another attraction which creates moments of excitement and admiration to the heart and eyes of those who see is the Sugar Loaf mountains, where you can see the most spectacular and unforgettable view of the city. And how about the Redemer Christ? Located at the top of a mountain in the heart of the Tijuca forest, this 38 meter tall statue blesses and spreads peace and beauty to this wonderful city. When it comes to enjoying the romantic moments, nothing better than seeing the sunset at Arpoador. The breeze, the sun touching the sea, the waves and birds flying over the coast are part of the scenery for those who are in love or simply go in search for peace.
The city is also considered world reference when it comes to Carnival. It is at Marques de Sapucai that the most beautiful Brazilian show takes place: the samba schools parade. This is where luxury meets with joy and beauty. The made up cars representing various themes, the sound of the drums and the dance are part of the city for 4 days and engages everyone with no exceptions.
Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful city full of charm, it is the heart of my Brazil.
Rio is a city to be heard, admired, explored and discovered. Thanks to its natural beauty and the hospitality of the people who live in Rio, named cariocas, the city has become the portrait of Brazil. Muse who has inpired various artists, was first inhabited by local Indian aborigines called Tupi who were expelled by the Portuguese during the colonization of Brazil when they landed at the Guanabara Bay on March 1, 1502. Soon after, the French came but were forced to leave the country when Estacio de Sa declared the city officially established. In 1763, Rio became the capital of Brazil until Brasilia contruction was finalized in 1960.
The city of Rio de Janeiro is a preferred destination not only for foreigners who visit Brazil, but also the Brazilians themselves. Its beautiful beaches, its restless night life, its traditional neighbourhoods and its most famous tourist attraction known by the whole world, attracts more and more the ones in search of culture, entertainment, adventure and beautiful sceneries.
Thanks to its vast options for leisure, the city can be enjoyed wherever you are. If you are in search of culture, the city downtown is the right place. There you can find museums and historic places which were built during the time of the Portuguese colonization and the early days of the Republic like Cinelandia, which was considered the Brazilian Broadway in the past. The city is also full of charming neighbourhoods where you can listen to very traditional music called chorinho, which has a rhythm as involving as the samba.
The beaches are one of the main attractions in the city. In the very crowded streets of Copacabana, you can see tourists from all over walking around. They love going to Ipanema to enjoy the most delicious food Rio can offer. Many also walk by the Vinicius de Moraes Street and stop at the bar where he and Tom Jobin created the song, The Girl from Ipanema.
Another attraction which creates moments of excitement and admiration to the heart and eyes of those who see is the Sugar Loaf mountains, where you can see the most spectacular and unforgettable view of the city. And how about the Redemer Christ? Located at the top of a mountain in the heart of the Tijuca forest, this 38 meter tall statue blesses and spreads peace and beauty to this wonderful city. When it comes to enjoying the romantic moments, nothing better than seeing the sunset at Arpoador. The breeze, the sun touching the sea, the waves and birds flying over the coast are part of the scenery for those who are in love or simply go in search for peace.
The city is also considered world reference when it comes to Carnival. It is at Marques de Sapucai that the most beautiful Brazilian show takes place: the samba schools parade. This is where luxury meets with joy and beauty. The made up cars representing various themes, the sound of the drums and the dance are part of the city for 4 days and engages everyone with no exceptions.
Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful city full of charm, it is the heart of my Brazil.
Rio is very easy to access as there are flights from all 4 corners of the world. It is really worth adding Rio to the list for your next vacation.
For further information on how to get there, hotels, tourist attractions, main events, etc, please consult the site: http://www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br/pt/
Our Christ will be there with his arm wide open to welcome those who want to visit us.
posted by Viva Brasil Magazine @ 8:29 PM
1 Comments:
Rio was chosen after research carried out by the universities of Michigan and California, as the city with the most amiable people in the world. This is the biggest secret of the wonderful city, the carioca spirit, which turns all urban spaces into mosaics of different attractions. Rio mirrors the beaches, mountains, green areas, outdoor sports, and events such as New Year’s party réveillon, carnival, wonderful Brazil property buidings and so many others. Rio is historic, cultural, daytime-oriented, and nightlife-oriented. It has many flavors. It is for all ages. Rio is like one of its symbols, the Christ Redeemer, with its arms wide opened to welcome its visitors.
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