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Travel information for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio is famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks the city. It is also a popular destination ecotourism and for Carnivale, the world's biggest Mardi Gras event.

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Travel information for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio is famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks the city. It is also a popular destination ecotourism and for Carnivale, the world's biggest Mardi Gras event.

Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Rio de Janeiro, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Rio_de_Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rio de Janeiro, Portuguese pronunciation, or simply Rio, is the second-largest city in Brazil, the sixth-largest city in the Americas, and the world's thirty-fifth-largest city by population.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil - Lonely Planet

Golden beaches and lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular football matches: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/rio-de-janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Rio de Janeiro vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro
The Top 10 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro - TripAdvisor

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on TripAdvisor: See 200,433 traveler reviews and photos of Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Rio de Janeiro. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g303506-Activities-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - PriceTravel

Rio de Janeiro, known as Cidade Maravilhosa, is the most popular destination of Brazil and an important trade center in South America.
http://www.pricetravel.com/rio-de-janeiro
Cheap Rio de Janeiro Vacations and Packages - TripAdvisor

Cheap Rio de Janeiro Vacations: Find vacation packages to Rio de Janeiro on TripAdvisor by comparing prices and reading Rio de Janeiro hotel reviews.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Vacation_Packages-g303506-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro-Vacations.html
Rio de Janeiro Vacations: Explore Cheap Vacation Packages - Expedia

Build your own Rio de Janeiro vacation. Bundle your flight + hotel & save 100% off your flight. Best Price Guarantee. Over 510,000 hotels & 400+ airlines worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Destination-Travel-Guides
Rio de Janeiro Tourism: Best of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - TripAdvisor

Rio de Janeiro Tourism: TripAdvisor has reviews of Rio de Janeiro Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Rio de Janeiro resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g303506-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro-Vacations.html
Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro | U.S.News Travel

Ranking of the top 13 things to do in Rio de Janeiro. Travelers favorites include #1 Christ the Redeemer, #2 Jardim Botânico and more.
http://travel.usnews.com/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil/Things_To_Do/
The 25 Top Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Things To Do - VirtualTourist

Top Rio de Janeiro Things To Do: 1,142 reviews and 1,751 photos of 67 things to see and do plus top deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from real travelers and locals - VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Brazil/Estado_do_Rio_de_Janeiro/Rio_de_Janeiro-1504237/Things_To_Do-Rio_de_Janeiro-TG-C-1.html

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Rio de Janeiro
Municipality
Municipality of Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay (background) Sugarloaf Cable Car Theatro Municipal Museum of Tomorrow Maracanã Stadium Barra da Tijuca Downtown Rio from Santa Teresa, with the Metropolitan Cathedral (center), Carioca Aqueduct (right) and Rio-Niteroi Bridge (background)
Flag Coat of arms
Nicknames: Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City), Princesa Maravilhosa (Marvellous Princess), Cidade dos Brasileiros (City of Brazilians)
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Location within Brazil Show map of Brazil Rio de Janeiro Location within South America Show map of South America
Coordinates: 22°54′40″S 43°12′20″W / 22.91111°S 43.20556°W / -22.91111; -43.20556
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	Rio de Janeiro
Historic countries	Kingdom of Portugal United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Empire of Brazil
Settled	1555; 469 years ago (1555)
Founded	1 March 1565; 459 years ago (1565-03-01)^[1]
Named for	Saint Sebastian Guanabara Bay
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
• Body	Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro
• Mayor	Eduardo Paes (PSD)
• Vice Mayor	Nilton Caldeira (PL)
Area
• Municipality	1,221 km² (486.5 sq mi)
• Metro	4,539.8 km² (1,759.6 sq mi)
Elevation	2 m (7 ft)
Highest elevation	1,020 m (3,349 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2022) ^[2]
• Municipality	6,211,223
• Rank	4th in South America 2nd in Brazil
• Density	5,174.6/km² (13,402/sq mi)
• Urban	11,616,000^{[needs update]}
• Metro	12,280,702^{[needs update]} (2nd)
• Metro density	2,705.1/km² (7,006/sq mi)
Demonym	Carioca
GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
• Year	2023
• Total (Metro)	$285.9 billion^[3]
• Per capita	$23,700
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal Code	20000-001 to 23799-999
Area code	21
HDI (2010)	0.799 – high^[4]
Nominal 2018 GDP (City)	US$ 93.9 billion (2nd)^[5]
Per capita	US$14,046 (2nd)
Website	en.prefeitura.rio

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Type	Cultural
Criteria	vi
Designated	2012 (36th session)
Reference no.	1100

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Rio de Janeiro, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Rio_de_Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rio de Janeiro, Portuguese pronunciation, or simply Rio, is the second-largest city in Brazil, the sixth-largest city in the Americas, and the world's thirty-fifth-largest city by population.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil - Lonely Planet

Golden beaches and lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular football matches: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/rio-de-janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Rio de Janeiro vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro
The Top 10 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro - TripAdvisor

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on TripAdvisor: See 200,433 traveler reviews and photos of Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Rio de Janeiro. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g303506-Activities-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - PriceTravel

Rio de Janeiro, known as Cidade Maravilhosa, is the most popular destination of Brazil and an important trade center in South America.
http://www.pricetravel.com/rio-de-janeiro
Cheap Rio de Janeiro Vacations and Packages - TripAdvisor

Cheap Rio de Janeiro Vacations: Find vacation packages to Rio de Janeiro on TripAdvisor by comparing prices and reading Rio de Janeiro hotel reviews.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Vacation_Packages-g303506-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro-Vacations.html
Rio de Janeiro Vacations: Explore Cheap Vacation Packages - Expedia

Build your own Rio de Janeiro vacation. Bundle your flight + hotel & save 100% off your flight. Best Price Guarantee. Over 510,000 hotels & 400+ airlines worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Destination-Travel-Guides
Rio de Janeiro Tourism: Best of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - TripAdvisor

Rio de Janeiro Tourism: TripAdvisor has reviews of Rio de Janeiro Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Rio de Janeiro resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g303506-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro-Vacations.html
Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro | U.S.News Travel

Ranking of the top 13 things to do in Rio de Janeiro. Travelers favorites include #1 Christ the Redeemer, #2 Jardim Botânico and more.
http://travel.usnews.com/Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil/Things_To_Do/
The 25 Top Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Things To Do - VirtualTourist

Top Rio de Janeiro Things To Do: 1,142 reviews and 1,751 photos of 67 things to see and do plus top deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from real travelers and locals - VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Brazil/Estado_do_Rio_de_Janeiro/Rio_de_Janeiro-1504237/Things_To_Do-Rio_de_Janeiro-TG-C-1.html

Rio de Janeiro
Municipality
Municipality of Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay (background) Sugarloaf Cable Car Theatro Municipal Museum of Tomorrow Maracanã Stadium Barra da Tijuca Downtown Rio from Santa Teresa, with the Metropolitan Cathedral (center), Carioca Aqueduct (right) and Rio-Niteroi Bridge (background)
Flag Coat of arms
Nicknames: Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City), Princesa Maravilhosa (Marvellous Princess), Cidade dos Brasileiros (City of Brazilians)
Location in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Location within Brazil Show map of Brazil Rio de Janeiro Location within South America Show map of South America
Coordinates: 22°54′40″S 43°12′20″W / 22.91111°S 43.20556°W / -22.91111; -43.20556
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	Rio de Janeiro
Historic countries	Kingdom of Portugal United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Empire of Brazil
Settled	1555; 469 years ago (1555)
Founded	1 March 1565; 459 years ago (1565-03-01)^[1]
Named for	Saint Sebastian Guanabara Bay
Government
• Type	Mayor-council
• Body	Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro
• Mayor	Eduardo Paes (PSD)
• Vice Mayor	Nilton Caldeira (PL)
Area
• Municipality	1,221 km² (486.5 sq mi)
• Metro	4,539.8 km² (1,759.6 sq mi)
Elevation	2 m (7 ft)
Highest elevation	1,020 m (3,349 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2022) ^[2]
• Municipality	6,211,223
• Rank	4th in South America 2nd in Brazil
• Density	5,174.6/km² (13,402/sq mi)
• Urban	11,616,000^{[needs update]}
• Metro	12,280,702^{[needs update]} (2nd)
• Metro density	2,705.1/km² (7,006/sq mi)
Demonym	Carioca
GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
• Year	2023
• Total (Metro)	$285.9 billion^[3]
• Per capita	$23,700
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal Code	20000-001 to 23799-999
Area code	21
HDI (2010)	0.799 – high^[4]
Nominal 2018 GDP (City)	US$ 93.9 billion (2nd)^[5]
Per capita	US$14,046 (2nd)
Website	en.prefeitura.rio

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Type	Cultural
Criteria	vi
Designated	2012 (36th session)
Reference no.	1100

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Travel information for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio is famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks the city. It is also a popular destination ecotourism and for Carnivale, the world's biggest Mardi Gras event.

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