Central & South America Holidays

RIO DE
BRAZIL
JANEIRO
The natural setting of Rio de Janeiro is stunning.
The beaches, the bay and the lagoon are all flanked by huge granite peaks which punctuate
the landscape; and the statue of Christ the Redeemer which looks over the city, embracing it
with open arms.
The Portuguese Royal Family lived in Rio for thirteen years from 1808, enriching the Arts,
Culture and Architecture. The Municipal Theatre, Brazil’s National Museum, the Museum of
Fine Arts, The Paço Imperial, and the Museum of the Republic provide a fascinating historic
perspective into Brazil’s development as a united country and rich cultural life.
Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches are a magnificent sight in
themselves, and you can spend hours walking along the famous promenade, watching the local
”cariocas” of all ages, as they jog, stroll, play football, beach volleyball, sunbathe and socialise.
There are trendy shops, sophisticated restaurants with excellent cuisine, local street bars serving
fresh tropical fruit juices, and cafes where you can enjoy Brazilian music and dancing. You can also
sit by the sea at the Copacabana Fort, visit art galleries, climb mountains, take walks in the forest,
and enjoy a variety of excursions in and around the city to keep you busy exploring for days on end.
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