Few world cities have a setting to rival Rio de Janeiro.
The playground of the rich and famous for many years, Rio is a glamorous
destination with a glitzy international feel. The long sandy beaches
of Copacabana and Ipanema are always a hive of activity; people playing
beach volleyball, sipping fresh coconut juice or just soaking up the
sun. Casting a watchful gaze over the city, the 30 metre high Christ
the Redeemer statue is Rio’s best known landmark; completed in
1931, the views from the base are breathtaking. The city centre comprises
mainly modern buildings, but travel by tram to the barrio of Santa Teresa
and you go back to an age of cobbled streets, grand mansion houses and
leafy courtyard squares. Rio really comes alive in February during the
24-hour non-stop carnival celebrations. Crowds fill the streets and the
city is a riot of colour and noise.
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Copacabana Palace
A classic, this is without doubt the place to stay when in
Rio. Opened in 1923 the beautiful brilliant white facade stands out like a shining
light on Copacabana Beach. The 225 rooms are finished to a very high standard;
outside there is a large infinity pool.
Famous for its beautiful beaches and beautiful people, Brazil is
a cosmopolitan and tropical destination. Rio, the capital of carnival,
is a glamorous city with an unparalleled setting. Inland, Toucans
fly by the Iguassú Falls and piranhas patrol the channels of the
mighty River Amazon.
