Overview of Rio de Janeiro

Overview of Rio de Janeiro

With its Bay, beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, favelas, Christ the Redeemer, monuments, and Carnival, Rio is a must-see for any trip and the symbol of Brazil. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012.

Key Facts

• Type of place: main city.

• Tourist interest: ★★★★ (must-see or highly recommended).

• Location:

• Latitude/longitude: 22°54' S, 43°11' W.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : 13087.

• Population: 7,456,682 inhabitants and over 11.5 million for the metropolitan area (2015).

• Area: 1,221 km².

• Altitude: from sea level to 1,020 m.

Tourism

Travel Essentials

• Tourist interest: ★★★★ (must-see or highly recommended).

• By air:

• Daily backpacker budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Website: https://www.riodejaneiro.com/

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