"To laugh, I Rio de Janeiro." That is one of the anonymous phrases that the cariocas repeat the most to refer to their city, which has been baptized over time as the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Of the 365 days of each year, there are 40 that belong to Rio: those of Carnival, when an event closer to the pagan festival than to the Christian one monopolizes the eyes of the world and converts the city at the center of the global party. But the nickname of Maravilhosa does not have Rio for the exception of its annual rumba but for what it can offer all year round, as its tourist wonders are gigantic cultural expressions that make all of Brazil proud and make it one of the great tourist destinations of the planet. That is why we have provided seven places that every tourist should go to when visiting Rio de Janeiro to at least have a relatively broad panorama of what it is to experience the wonderful city from the inside. In the case of going less than four days, we recommend several of the tours that allow you to get to know it completely. Get to know them HERE
Sugarloaf
The snout of Pan de Azúcar is one of the paradigms of Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil. To get there, there is a glass cable car called "bondinho del Pan de Azúcar", which is ready to travel 1,400 meters between the hills of Urca and Babylon for five minutes. This cable car has capacity for 65 people and is one of the rides that nobody can miss in the city.
Christ Redeemer
This 38-meter-tall statue , already over 700 above sea level, which represents Jesus blessing the wonderful city, is the most impressive emblem of the city. It has been visited by emblematic characters from history such as & nbsp; John Paul II, Albert Einstein, Diana of Wales or Michael Jackson; and its fame reaches all levels of popular culture.
Maracanã Stadium
History and soccer lovers will love visiting the most important stadium in Brazil, the same stadium that housed the tragedy of 1950, when the locals lost the final before Uruguay and began a curse that the world knew as the Maracanazo. It also hosted the 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany, and has been the scene of concerts by artists such as Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Queen or Madonna. It is located in the Maracanã neighborhood and can be visited every day between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
This is a true journey through time. And it is that the theater was inaugurated in 1909 and preserves the impressive architecture of the time. It is located in the center of the city and is one of the places that all lovers of art and history should go. Until 1930 only European works were presented, but since then there are a large number of Local talent that you can continue to enjoy every week.
Copacabana Beach
It is the most important beach in Brazil , and although its golden age was in the 40s and 50s of the 20th century, its Fame has only grown. No beach has so many hotels, bars and places for fun nearby as its heritage bars, where everyone who visits Rio cannot miss. Not only is it a beach with perfect waters and sands, but it is also the ideal place for those who want to have fun playing any of the varieties of football or simply go to eat fresh fish of the highest quality, as it is also the quintessential beach of the fishermen of Rio.
Ipanema Beach
Located very close to that of Copacabana, Ipanema Beach is a beauty surrounded by luxury and good taste . In fact, on its streets are the most expensive buildings in all of Latin America. Since 1960, musical movements such as Bossa nova began to appear in Ipanema, which unleashed customs such as the use of thongs and topless on their beaches.
Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
If you are in Rio de Janeiro you cannot miss seeing its botanical garden. There are 40,000 plants of some 6,725 different species , as it is one of the largest flora collections on the entire planet . & Nbsp; It was created in 1808 by the Portuguese royal family, and throughout its history was visited by personalities aware of its importance such as Albert Einstein or Queen Elizabeth of England. Since 1991 it has been named Biosphere Reserve by Unesco . Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important cities in all of Latin America, and visiting it is like entering not another city but an entire parallel world, where everything is football, heat, beach, laughter, partying and cultural impact. & Nbsp;
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