The Cariocas usually say that the wonderful city was the “masterpiece” of the Creator. But it’s not just the residents who take pride in their city. Brazil has in Rio de Janeiro its main gateway for tourists. Although a large metropolis, its urban center is on the seashore. The beaches are the main tourist attractions.
To complete the landscape, there is a set of mountains that can be observed from almost every point. A magnificent landscape.
The river is full of attractions! Some places are very popular in the media and people can avoid the tour thinking they already know them. Do not fall for it! Yes, to all the places that you can! Rio is an incredible city with a breathtaking landscape, appreciated all over the world. Walk, meet, register, do the rides, even though they are very exploited, and you will not regret it.
The beaches
The sea of Copacabana provides surfing and bodyboarding. But sand sports such as football, volleyball, and coolball are also played here. Here are a lot of foreign executives, since the concentration of international-class hotels and restaurants for all palates is quite large. It has also become famous due to the grandiose fireworks display in New Year’s Eve, which attracts both international tourists to the seaside hotels as well as to the ships that anchor not to miss the lights show.
Ipanema is permanent attraction by day, with its strong sea and fine sand, and at night, since there is special lighting in the 2 km of beach. This beach is a meeting point for beautiful people, especially young people.
Leblon is also characterized by the strong sea. Its small strip of sand attracts frequent visitors. In the late afternoon you can see artists running or pedaling, since in this city the advantage is to be able to appreciate the local beauties while exercising. There’s a real outdoor gym! And it is for this reason that people are tanned, with the color of summer all year long.
