Summary
Samba-mad Rio de Janeiro has been captivating tourists since the earliest days of transatlantic air travel. Having lost none of its immense charm in the intervening years, Rio is an intoxicating mix of beachside living, animated hillside favelas, extraordinary art and the joie de vivre Brazilians are known globally. Guided tours of Rio remain the best way to explore this vast city where cable cars are just as likely a journey as buses, and where the sparkling blue waters of Guanabara Bay lead to some of the world’s most famous beaches, granite outcrops, and the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer.
