Brazil attracts a lot of tourists each year for a lot of different reasons. With the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic games, Rio de Janeiro is likely only going to grow in tourism popularity. But, in South Americas third largest city, how will you find things to do in Rio de Janeiro? Here are some travel tips for some of the tourist things to do in Rio.
Rio de Janeiro by Eduardo Pelosi, on Flickr
With almost 80 kilometers of beach along the southern coast, Rio de Janeiro has plenty of beaches worth visiting. The most famous, however, is Copacabana. With three kilometers of pristine, white sand, Copacabana is the place to see and be seen in Rio. Whether you decide on staying in a Rio de Janeiro apartment on the beach, or one further inland, its never hard to find sand (or sun) in Rio.
Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro / Brazil by anjči, on Flickr
The other famous beach in Rio de Janeiro is Ipanema. This stretch of sand has a little less of the glitz and glamour of Copacabana, with the same amount of interesting people. Long known for its alternative culture, Ipanema is the place of inspiration for the international hit song The Girl from Ipanema.
Mike Vondran, Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil January 3 2009.
Plan a day trip to the Tijuca Rainforest located within Rios city limits when the sun and sand get to be too much. Tijuca Rainforest is the worlds largest urban forest and can be a welcome break from the consumer culture in Rio de Janeiro. After visiting boulevards full of shopping centers and beachside luxury apartments, it helps to get some fresh air in nature. It helps that the Tijuca National Park is free! Consider renting a bicycle to enjoy the many cycle paths that run through the forest.
Floresta de Tijuca by rbrands, on Flickr
Well, a visit to Rio just wouldnt be the same without a photo of the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Mountain. The Art Deco sculpture was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 and continues to attract attention and visitors from around the world. Poland recently unveiled a similarly massive sculpture of Jesus Christ to rival Rios.
Christ the Redeemer by Barkaw, on Flickr
So you hiked Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, youve cycled through the rainforest and you relaxed on the beach? Whats next for your visit to Rio but some rock climbing! Sugarloafs monolithic formation of granite and quartz makes it a prime location for rock-climbing. Though if youre not up for the challenge, there are plenty of ways to watch from a distance—including a cable car up to the top.
Sugarloaf Mountain by idnas71, on Flickr
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