Tourist attractions Rio de Janeiro are easy to come by

Arriving in Brazil for a vacation in the samba capitol, enjoy all the attractions Rio de Janeiro has to offer! The city is full of adventure and experiences lasting for a lifetime.

You will find something suitable for every taste here;

Hang gliding over Rio, hugging Christ the redeemer towering above Rio de Janeiro, visiting the museums seeing Brazilian art, go shopping in the hippie fair Rio de Janeiro, have a beer at Arcos da Lapa, visit the entrance of the bay of Guanabara and the famous Sugarloaf, visit the temple of football, the Maracana housing more than 100,000 people, enjoy the New Year’s Eve at Copacabana beach, cheer the samba schools parading in the Sambodrome and much more!

I have put together a list of tourist attractions Rio de Janeiro, both the important commercial ones and more, out of the tourists tracks, special treats:

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1. Beaches of Rio !The famous Copacabana beach, Ipanema, Barra de Tijuca, Recreio, Arpoador and many more! This is good for your first days in Rio to get used to the heat, get a tan and discover the Brazil beach life!

2. Morro de Corcovado, home of one of 7 New Wonders of the World get your Rio Jesus picture in Morro de Corcovado, the most famous icon of the samba city! Pictures of Rio de Janerio Jesus, are excellent memories of your stay in the marvellous city!

3. Visit the Sugar loaf mountains in Rio de Janeiro!Read about the sugarloaf Rio de Janeiro 'history' and take birds eye pictures of the various parts of Rio!

4. Wander among the hippie fair Rio de Janeiro, buy your souvenirs on the market, hand made with soul and personalities! Visiting the fairs is an experience!

5. Maracana Football Stadium, Brazil's claim to Sporting Fame!, the giant of football stadiums and the playground of great stars like Romario, Gurinchas, Pele…

6. New Years Eve at the Copacabana beach! Dancing barefoot in the sand, drinking champagne, watching the fireworks, watching the Copacabana New Year’s Eve shows… Ranked 2 of the worlds New Year Eves after times square in New York.

7. Carnival Rio de Janeiro, watching the samba schools parades in the Sambadrome! The worlds greatest fantasy fest party!

8. Enter the Brazilian "noite" at Lapa Rios resort! Arcos da Lapa in the centre of Rio de Janeiro is a fantastic experience, a street ending up at the old aqueduct with a little train on top. Brazilians gather here to drink beer, dance samba and reggae, to have conversations. A must to see!

9. Go back in time to Santa Teresa! Located on a hill top view a fantastic view to the south zone, north zone and the bay of Guanabara with the Niteroi bridge, Santa Teresa has old architecture from the colonial Portugal. Narrow streets, excellent restaurants and a cheerful atmosphere. Recommended!

10. Wander the Tijuca National Park of Rio de Janeiro and get a great view of the marvelous city. Tijuca forrest is the biggest urban forrest in the world!

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