Rio, Rio, Rio. It is one of the best tourist destinations in Latin America. With the lovely women, locals talking in Portuguese, and great tropical weather, who would not fall in love with this place? Well, let's narrow down the many reasons why you will definitely be mesmerized and love visiting Rio into three, here are they:
Breath-taking Landscape
Rio is famous for Corcovado. This is a mountain located right at the central part. A 710 meter of granite peak is found on Tijuca forest. It has become a national park where tourists do come and visit for hiking or trekking activities. Who would forget the famous statue - Christ the Redeemer? That's what makes Rio a must visit, the construction of the famous statue was began in 1922 and it was the reason why many tourist come in Rio de Janeiro to see the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer.
The Beaches
Your trip to Rio will never be complete without sun-bathing and taking a dip into their crystal blue water beaches. One of the famous beaches that every tourist should never forget to visit is Copacabana. A song was even made inspired by the beach, entitled "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow. For sure, you have heard of this song. Listen to the lyrics and you will find how lovely this place for the people in Rio de Janeiro and for the tourist that always comes back here every summer. There’s always a game of volley ball and soccer and have many vendors that sell goods on the side of the beach.
Party, Party, Party!
When it comes to nightlife and party - Rio has it all. You can go dance to the grove in Lapa. This is where you can find live music and even street party. Want to dance the Samba? You can very well do. There are quite a number places you can drop by and have a drink or two. Or you can go to bars, clubs and watch the best shows of the week. Who would forget the Carnival festival? This is an event that features outrageous costumes, parade floats and a lot of samba dancing.
So, come and visit Brazil's second largest city and the country's state capital, the Rio de Janeiro. See more of its lovely beaches, dance into the grove of their music, and many more. Bring the whole family and enjoy the place for a vacation, it’s fun and absolutely worth to visit.