Welcome to
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most dramatically beautiful cities — a place where jungle-covered mountains plunge straight into the Atlantic, creating a coastline of impossibly scenic beaches watched over by the outstretched arms of Christ the Redeemer. The city lives for Carnival, a five-day explosion of samba, colour, and joy that is the greatest street party on earth. But Rio rewards year-round visits: hang-gliding over Ipanema, riding the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset, and eating churrasco in a neighbourhood boteco all capture the carioca spirit of pleasure, beauty, and warmth.
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Christ the Redeemer
A 38-metre concrete Christ watches over Rio from a cloud-piercing peak.
Confeitaria Colombo
A Belle Époque confectionery that doubles as one of Rio's most beautiful rooms.
Copacabana Beach
Rio's most iconic stretch of sand, where the whole city comes to play.
Ipanema Beach
Rio's most iconic stretch of sand, where the city comes alive.
Lapa Arches
Rio's most iconic colonial aqueduct turned party-night landmark.
Museum of Tomorrow
A stunning architecture-meets-ideas museum asking what kind of future we want.
Sambódromo
The world's most famous parade ground, built for one electrifying week a year.
Santa Teresa
Rio's bohemian hillside neighborhood where art, history, and street life collide.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio's most iconic silhouette, earned by riding a century-old cable car.
Tijuca National Forest
The world's largest urban rainforest, wrapped around Rio's iconic skyline.
Why should you go to Rio de Janeiro
What other travelers have to say, based on real reviews.