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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic view from the Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf), and famous Carnival celebrations, Rio is also a city of stunning architecture, good museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mi) ribbon of sand.

When to Go to Rio de Janeiro
Best of Rio de Janeiro in 3 to 10 Days
Top Reasons to Go

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Photo: Copacabana beach at a sunny morning

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