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Rio de Janeiro Brazil; where stunning oceans, lovely people, cultural neighborhoods and museums mix with the abundant sounds of Samba and a thriving night life to give this Brazilian city its reputation as one of the most exciting on the planet.

The Cidade Maravihosa (Marvelous City), as Brazilians refer to it, demonstrates a unique blend of contrasts: a hectic metropolis amongst stunning mountain ranges, rainforests and wetlands, incredible riches amongst crushing poverty, aged traditions juxtaposed with desires for modernity. All of the thriving life and assortment of Rio de Janeiro is exhibited among the outstretched arms of Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain overlooking the town. The famous Sugarloaf Mountain additionally delivers some of Rio's finest vistas.

Rio de Janeiro is usually split into three zones: the North (Zona Norta), the South (Zona Sul) and the Center (Centro). The North would be the very least intriguing, and not to be wandered into in the evening. The South has got the lovely beach regions of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon with regular and luxury penthouse beachfront apartments that one could rent. The Center supports the vast majority of the city's highlights.

The beaches in Rio face the Atlantic Ocean, thus providing bigger surf and clearer waters. Surfers and boogie boarders are welcome at one of the numerous beaches, and wind-surfing is highly suggested. The Copacabana beach area, which in addition offers among the best hotels and luxurious flats, has easy access via the Metro to the city center.

Ipanema, and all the eye-catching girls and boys that are from it, is an urbanized beach where the bikinis are teeny-weenie and street vendors line the streets offering a myriad of nearby artistry and crafts. There are some outstanding rio apartment rentals to rent within this section. Discover the weekly Hippy Fair at praca general osorio where you could get yourself a massage, a henna tattoo and many more.