Rio de Janeiro

Samba show in Rio de Janeiro, Black Travel

A Samba show and more in Rio de Janeiro; (c) Sherri Crawford/Soul Of America

The Soul of Rio de Janeiro reaches far beyond Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema Beach, Lapa nightlife, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and a legacy of great venues from the 2016 Summer Olympics.

History
The Portuguese came to rule from the day they landed on the shore of Guanabara Bay in 1502

Beaches
You’ve heard about Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. What other beaches are popular?

Soul Of Rio
The Favelas of Rio contain the heart and soul of Rio’s music, dance, and beautiful people

Attractions
Stake out your itinerary for attractions suitable for singles, couples, and groups

Lapa District
Lapa is the heart of bohemian Rio in more ways than nightlife

Carnaval dancer

Carnaval dancer in the moment; credit Brasil Tourism

Museums
As the capital of Brazil for well over 100 years, Rio accumulated a wealth of charming museums

Shopping
Shopping in Rio is a delightful fusion of style, culture, colors, street markets and beachside setting

For Brothers Visiting Rio
Many single and “temporary-single” brothers visit to explore their fantasy of exotic women

Carnival at Ipanema Beach; (c) Embratur

Carnival at Ipanema Beach; (c) Embratur

Three Sisters in Petropolis
We arrived unsure of what to expect, but ready to explore a neighbor of the Marvelous City

Travel Tips
Consider visiting during New Year’s Eve, Carnaval, Tiradentes, Labor Day, Independence Day, or All Soul’s Day

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