Rio de Janeiro is a holiday city that lives in the rhythm of samba. It is located among the hills, embraced by the ocean. In its bright sky toucans and other wild birds soar, the same ones from the cartoon "Rio". The city embodies Brazil so much that many people think it is the capital of the country.
In hot Rio de Janeiro
To see the entire city in one go, climb the mountain called Pan di Asukar, which means "Sugarloaf". Where does this name come from? To Brazilians, this 400-meter-high hill resembles a sugar cube in its shape. A funicular rises to the "sweet" mountain, from which a beautiful view of the city opens. On the observation deck, tourists are greeted by monkeys. From one side of the mountain you can admire the famous Copacabana beach, and from the other you can see the symbol of the city - the statue of Christ.
Before heading to the top of Mount Corcovado, where the statue is located, you need to carefully study the weather forecast, otherwise there is a chance that you will not see anything because of the fog. The railway leads to the sight. An unusual train climbs the mountain at a steep angle through the Tijuca forest. Next, the minibus delivers tourists to the statue of Christ. And a real wonder of the world opens before your eyes - that for which tourists usually come here. The statue of Christ is not only a symbol of the city, but also of the whole of Brazil.
History of one attraction
Rio is a creative city. The Selaron staircase is especially popular with tourists and the local population. Its creator is Jorge Celarón, an artist from Chile, who created a real work of art from a simple staircase. Once he came to Rio and settled in the simple Lapa district, right by the stairs. Jorge painted pregnant women. But, the strangest thing, he painted … a pregnant himself. After that he sold paintings. These works were inexpensive. And with the money raised, the artist bought tiles and quickly found applications for them - he decorated the stairs. Over time, it became popular, and tourists from all over the world began to bring the tiles, which Celaron laid out artistically. They say he worked all day while it was light. Jorge devoted more than 12 years to this craft, he believed that he would work while he was alive. In 2013, the artist was found dead on his stairs. Now you can walk along it from the Lapa area to the Santa Teresa area. The road has 215 steps and a height of 125 meters. Every traveler with incredible curiosity is looking for tiles depicting the symbols of their country.
Local entertainment
What do Brazilians love the most? Dance samba? Watch TV shows? Or is it football? Of course, the last one! This sport is their national passion, which not only men, but also women are fond of. Brazilians play football everywhere: on the beach, in the park, in the yard. Therefore, in almost every guidebook you can find an attraction - the Maracanã stadium. It is one of the twenty largest stadiums in the world - 82 thousand seats. People come to the matches with families, couples, with children, companies. The spectacle is truly amazing! Looks in one go. Therefore, once in Rio, in no case miss the opportunity to visit a football match. It's worth it!
