Rio de Janeiro
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 in the moment; credit Brasil Tourism
Museums
As the capital of Brazil for well over 100 years, Rio accumulated a wealth of charming museums
For Brothers Visiting Rio
Many single and “temporary-single” brothers visit to explore their fantasy of exotic women
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