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World Tourism Destination : Tourism Attractions in Brazil : Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the most beautiful and wonderful tourist destinations of the world with its myriad offerings and great landscape. The city is a must visit for all international travelers as well as first time visitors. The city is a melting pot of all cultures, creeds and traditions and accepts all with its magnanimity. Indeed a great place to be in to enjoy a wonderful vacation.

How to Reach
There are hundreds of flights from all continents and South America to Rio. Domestic flights arrive or leave from Santos Dumont airport. International flights go to Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. There are taxis and busses running into town from both airports. Local transport consists of buses, subways and metros, private vans and taxis.

Where to Stay
Thankfully, Rio is the place of choices for accommodation of all tastes and budgets ranging from first class hotels to simple but neat and clean apartments and hostels. The city is teeming with visitors during seasons especially the great Carnival and hence it is advisable to do an advanced booking.

Places of Interest
Rio is a place of museums, magnificient buildings, hills, mountains and beaches, bays, galleries and operas and what not. In short Rio caters to tourists of all tastes and preferences. The Sugar Loaf Mountain offers a stunning 360 degree view of Rio and Guanabara Bay. The Rio-Niteroi bridge, the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca, the point of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountains, and the Maracana Stadium- the Mecca for soccer lovers of the world are other major attractions. Rio de Janeiro has it all. Located between huge mountains and beautiful beaches, you will certainly enjoy this city. Rio is best to see during the great carnival and the city is replete with hordes and hordes of tourists from all parts of the world to witness the great event and be a part of the enjoyment and fun.

Gourmet and Night life
Rio offers international cuisine and that too at great prices. Do not forget to taste the local food and drinks which are preferred by tourists. The place offer choices from exclusive and fancy restaurants and hotels to simple eateries and take away joints. Nightlife in Rio is also fantastic and vibrant. The city with its umpteen cafes, bars, clubs, pubs and entertainment centres offers great excitement and fun for those interested. Lapa is a bohemian neighborhood with mixed bars and clubs and a must see for all tourists and visitors.

Shopping
Shopping is great in Rio. There are a number of markets, music stores, jewellery shops and so on. There are a lot of options, from shopping centers, such as Rio Sul (Botafogo); Barra Shopping (Barra da Tijuca); Shopping da Gavea (Gavea) to street shops along Av. Visconde de Piraja (Ipanema); Av. Ataulfo de Paiva (Leblon) and Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana (Copacabana). The prices are negotiable and you can get some great traditional wear, imitation ornaments and jewellery, bags and purses, earrings and other items at a bargain price.

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