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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro,Sight from Pao de Azucar

Founded in March 1, 1565, Rio de Janeiro is famous for its Carnival celebrations, Samba and its beaches. The Brazilian name of the residents of Rio is the Cariocas. It is Brazil's second-largest city after São Paulo, and is also known as the Cidade Maravilhosa. Until 1960, Rio was the Capital of Brazil.

Famous Brazilian Beaches :

Copacabana,
Ipanema,
Arpoador,
Leme,
Leblon.

Sports in Rio de Janeiro :

Kite Surfing, Capoeira, Surfing, soccer, beach soccer, futevolley, golf, hang-gliding, parachuting, cycling, bowling, diving, squash, tennis, water-skiing and windsurfing ...learn more

Attractions :

O Corcovado - Christ Redeemer
Pão de Açúcar - The Sugar Loaf
The Catete Palace – the Republic Museum
The Maracanã Soccer Stadium
Tijuca National Park
The Nossa Senhora da Candelária Church
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Brazilian Music
The most famous brazilian girl is certainly The Girl from Ipanema - Garota de Ipanema, the well know Bossa Nova song, composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, which has eternalized the city of Rio.
Favela Tech, Funk Cariocas are genres that were born in rio.

Pao de Azucar, Rio de Janeiro Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

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Rio maps

Climate :

With moderately high precipitation, Rio has a typically tropical climate. In summer, heat can be oppressive, reaching 40°C (104°F).
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Distances :

Rio-Angra dos Reis : 151 km
Rio-Belem : 3 250 km
Rio-Belo Horizonte : 434 km
Rio-Brasilia : 1 148 km
Rio-Buzios : 192 km
Rio-Cabo Frio : 168 km
Rio-Florianopolis : 1 144 km
Rio-Fortaleza : 2 805 km
Rio-Natal : 2 625 km
Rio-Parati : 241 km
Rio-Petropolis : 65 km
Rio-Recife : 2 338 km
Rio-Salvador : 1 649
Rio-Sao Paulo : 429 km