Rio de Janeiro Vacations
Overview
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, which is located in South America. It has become one of the popular tourist attractions in the world. Rio de Janeiro is the 3rd largest metro area in South America and used to be the capital of Brazil, though it is often thought of as such even today. If you are visiting Brazil or South America, make sure Rio de Janeiro is on your itinerary. Anyone who is looking for an active vacation while in South America will love Rio de Janeiro.
Activities & Attractions
The Carnival in Brazil, specifically in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the biggest celebrations on the face of the earth. Millions of people pour into the city from all over the world to join in celebrating this festival with the people of Brazil. The festival is held four days before Ash Wednesday to mark the advent of the lent season. The festival is complete with food and extravagance and not to miss the Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade.
Christ the Redeemer is a giant, imposing statue of Jesus Christ stands 120 feet tall and located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain in Tijuca Forest. The statue, dominating the city skyline, is an incredibly breathtaking site and draws hundreds of tourists to the place. It took almost 10 years to build and was completed in 1931. It has recently been given a place in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
There are multiple stadiums in the city for various types of sporting events and has played host to a dozen Pan American games. It is a haven for those who love soccer. Brazil is also a big area for beach volleyball and surfing. Rio de Janeiro has beautiful parks too and an incredible nightlife and fun celebrations you will love.
Lodging
Rio de Janeiro has many award-winning luxury hotels which offer you supreme facilities and premium comfort. But you can even find hotel accommodations for as low as $ 73. There are also discount hotels nearby the popular beaches in the area.
Transportation
Busses are the common mode of transport and you can avail the services of an intricate Brazilian bus network that operates in the city. The transport system on the whole in Rio de Janeiro is low-priced and effective. You need to be careful about pickpockets that loiter around the area. The subways are small but serve your purpose. Taxis and rental cars would be ideal to travel around the city. Driving on your own is not a very good option.
