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More to see in Rio de Janeiro

The majority of tourists tend to visit Rio during the days of carnival, which takes place annually in the end of February. Perhaps, it’s impossible to find a better entertainment than colorful parades and exciting dance shows. Rio will be surely liked by fans of a beach holiday. This place will be definitely liked by divers and surfers, and even fans of more exotic sports entertainments. In this city you will find excellent golf clubs, tennis courts and sports complexes. Don’t forget to make a walk to local shopping centers. Probably, all most interesting shopping destinations are located in Copacabana. Souvenirs made of mahogany remain the most popular purchases among tourists. Local craftsmen can grind out most original ornaments and create stylish interior decorations from wood. Rio is home to more than a thousand of nightlife destinations. Each of them can simply conquer its guests with unforgettable festive atmosphere and rich entertainment program. Most popular discos, nightclubs and bars are located near the beaches. Here you can find fantastic diversity of attractive restaurants and cafes. Tourists with children should visit the local zoo - in addition to rare animals the zoo is home to exotic plants. The city is truly rich in attractive parks and alleys, which are simply ideal for unhurried walks. Fans of nightlife should visit the club named Plataforma, which was opened in 1980. This is the place where are held the brightest show programs with famous … Read further

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Traditions and mentality of Rio de Janeiro

Local people are fond of various holidays and always organize them according to highest standards - the famous Carnival in Rio attracts tourists from all countries of the world. During such festivals and celebrations visitors have fun along with the locals. Sometimes it's hard to understand that there are foreigners in a command of people and several persons are completely unfamiliar – everyone talks and has fun … Open

Travel guide to Rio de Janeiro

Carnivals.
It is simply impossible to find more spectacular carnivals anywhere else in the world than in Rio de Janeiro. The main carnival is five days of complete merriment without any limits. In February, the whole city turns into one big area for the holiday. Shows are arranged simply everywhere. Multiple people, who play music, sing and dance can be found simply everywhere. By the way, … Open

Review of luxury hotels

There is one more posh hotel on the seaside that is also very popular with upscale clientele - Rio Othon Palace. The most luxurious suite of the hotel is located on the top floor of the building. This is an ultra-suite for two guests, the daily rate of which is US$1,000. The suite has magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the seaside. The high-rise king size bed has premium Trussardi … Open

Rio de Janeiro for children - what to visit

Travelers, who are more interested in peaceful and calm relaxation, will fall in love with Lage Park. It is safe to call it one of the most picturesque parks in the city. Besides beautiful flowers and plants, visitors will be able to see magnificent waterfalls and even a lake that has become home to cute ducks. There is a mysterious grotto in the territory of the park, and everyone is welcome to visit it. As Lage … Open

Stylish hotels

The Sant' Martre guesthouse also has very unusual planning and stylish décor. It offers 10 guest rooms for its guests. All the rooms are mostly made in white and have large panoramic windows. There is an awesome relaxation area on the roof of the building, which has a wooden terrace and a hydro-massage bath. The area is full of blooming flowers and plants. The design of the adjusting territory of the hotel is no … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

A no less popular shopping center, Shopping Leblon, is open in the southern part of the city. It is also a great place to shop clothes and accessories for any taste. There are more than 200 stores in total in Shopping Leblon, including very interesting ones. There are also several special pavilions with handicrafts in the shopping center. A great choice of restaurants and cafes is a nice addition to shopping. … Open

Top sigths of Brazil

Amazonia is the most mysterious and picturesque region of the country. This part of Brazil is rich in dense tropical forests, fast rivers and crystal clean lakes. Amazonia is often called “the lungs of the world” – there are simply no so many trees and plants anywhere else in the world. During many years of work, scientists have managed to detect and explore only a third of all plants that grow in Amazonia. … Open

Photogallery of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil