Rio de Janeiro is absolutely the Amazing City, the Real Tropical Paradise. Experience the Rio Carnival, the most famous popular party on earth, spend a New Year’s Eve in Copacabana Beach, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain with its incredible cable car and get to know Tujica National Park, the largest urban natural preservation area. Watch one of the most famous sunsets in Arpoador beach, which have inspired musicians from all over the planet and learn how to dance Samba with the ‘Girl from Ipanema’. Rio is all that and much more.
Scuba diving in Rio can be a wonderful experience, as long as you venture outside of town. Reliable diving sites in Rio de Janeiro proper are nonexistent, but you’re close enough to some world-class spots if you want to do some underwater exploring.
This Rio de Janeiro destination guide gives you ideas about what there is to see and do during your Rio vacation.
