Rio de Janeiro is a massive seaside city in Brazil which is famous for Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. It is known for 38m Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Mount Corcovado. The city is known for its sprawling towns and carnival festivals which features samba dancers, parades and flamboyant costumes. It is considered the world’s largest carnival.
There are plenty of attractions in Rio de Janeiro but some are selected and enlisted below.
1.Christ the Redeemer: French sculptor Paul Landowski created the statue of Jesus Christ. The statue stands for a symbol of Christianity across the world. For Rio de Janeiro it has become a cultural icon. It is part of seven wonders of the World.
2. Sugarloaf Mountain: The peak is located in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Its height is 396 m above the harbor. It derives its name from a resemblance to the traditional shape of refined loaf sugar. The mountain gives a panoramic view of the mountain and beyond.
3. Copacabana: It is known for its crescent-shaped beach and one of the liveliest neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. There is round the clock activity along its sand and mosaic-tiled promenade. There is a Copacabana fort that houses military museum.
4. Corcovado: It refers to a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro Brazil. The popular attraction of Corcovado mountain is the statue and gives a platform to view its peak. The mountain is the symbol of Brazilian culture.
Without wasting your time making a trip to Rio de Janeiro.