Holiday Destination: Rio de Janeiro

The second-largest city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is the most famous destination in all of South America. Almost three million international tourists arrive every year. During the day, you can climb the Corcovado mountain peak to stand at the foot of Christ the Redeemer, the 130-foot-tall statue that has come to be associated with both the city and country. Or, if you’d rather spend some time on the sands, opt for the gorgeous Copacabana or Leme beaches before dancing the night away in the nearby nightclubs or heading into downtown for a performance at Theatro Municipal

Climate

Summer 40 °C (104 °F) and Winter 27 °C (81 °F).

Tourist Season

Round the Year.

Accommodation

Hotel and Apartments are available which suit all budgets.

General Information Of Rio de Janeiro

• Land Area: 487 sq miles (1,260 km²).
• Population: 61 Lakh.
• Capital City: Rio de Janeiro.
• Language: English, Spanish and French.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Rio de Janeiro

Rio Rainforest

Enter the Tijuca Rainforest in an open jeep where it's possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle” and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city. We will be driving by by the "Cachoeira dos macacos" (monkey's waterfall) before reaching Vista Chinesa. At "Vista Chinesa" (Chinese view) there will be time to take pictures. You will learn about the history of the reforestation process of the forest and the importance of the "Mata Atlântica" (Atlantic Forest). You will also pass by the "Mesa do Imperador" (emperor's table), Cascatinha (Taunay's Waterfall), and Capela Mayrink (Mayrink Chapel).

Duration: 4 hours Departs from Rio de Janeiro.

Guanabara

Built by the Portuguese in 1555, see the Bay from a very special angle. We will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water, it has several islands, as the Governor's island, Fundao and Snakes island. In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. A city vision is discovered as we leave "Marina DA Gloria" by Saveiro, neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort Sao Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, and Rio- Niteroi Bridge.

Duration: 6 hours Departs from Rio de Janeiro.

Rocinha Favela

Going up to Rocinha through Furnas Road starts this itinerary full of history and different cultures. Its alleys tell the history of unbridled development in one of the main cities of the world, showing the large differences of social levels around this neighborhood and exposing the simple and outgoing “carioca way of life” of the people living in slums. See one of the most incredible views of the city and the singular and picturesque beauty of Nova Street.

Duration: 3 hours Departs from Rio de Janeiro.

Soccer Match

Watch games from the 4 most powerful teams in Rio: Flamengo, Botafogo, Fluminense and Vasco. Experience the excitement of the most fanatic fans in the world. Anthems and waving flags set the mood and the electric atmosphere that surrounds the spectacle that is a Brazilian soccer match. Seating is individual, under cover and our guide is always in attendance.

Duration: 4 hours Departs from Rio de Janeiro.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Rodoviária Novo Rio

1-Santo Cristo,Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.

Nearest Airport

Santos Dumont Airport : This airport has domestic flights and is about 7 km from the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport: which has international and domestic flights and is 10 km from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Nearest Railway Station

Central do Brasil: Eddy Avenue, Haymarket, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.