Hotels and accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro - second largest city in Brazil, world famous for Copacabana and Sugarloaf Mountain! A paradise for vacationers and an exciting experience for adventurers at the same time, because the city on the Atlantic Ocean has a lot to offer!

The city is located on the Guanabara Bay in the southeast of Brazil. Did you know that Rio de Janeiro was the capital of the Kingdom of Portugal and Brazil from 1815 to 1821, before the country gained its independence in 1822. Rio would remain the country's capital until 1960, when Brasília became the capital.

The city's landmark is the Sugarloaf Mountain, the 38-meter high statue of Christ and the beach of the Copacabana district with its crescent shape. But, Rio de Janeiro is also known for its favelas and the strong contrast between rich and poor! On a guided tour of the city's poor neighborhoods, you'll experience the tensions between these social sectors - an informative and moving experience that will bring you closer to the circumstances of the local population.

And it shows you, despite the difficult situation, how colorful and full of life many inhabitants of Rio are - a valuable and exciting experience!

Welcome to a colorful and diverse city just waiting to be explored by you and your friends! Rio offers both cosmopolitan city flair and dreamy and idyllic nature moments - all in the shadow of the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain!

Top 10 Sights in Rio de Janeiro

• Statue of Christ "Cristo Redentor
• Copacabana
• Sugarloaf
• Catedral Metropolitana
• Santa Teresa Artists' Quarter
• Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
• Favela Santa Marta
• Carnival of Rio
• Tijuca National Park

Another gorgeous spot in Rio de Janeiro is the picturesque setting of Lago Rodrigo de Freitas, which can also be circumnavigated by bike or on foot. On the beautiful promenade you walk along the shore or rent pedal boats and cross the lake.

In the evening, take a seat in one of the beautiful and charming bars directly on the lake shore and enjoy a fresh and delicious caipirinha!