RIO DE JANEIRO | JW MARRIOTT HOTEL | COPACABANA BEACH 2 | AVATA 4K DRONE FOOTAGE
Rio de Janeiro is home to some of the world’s friendliest people and most beautiful beaches. Brazil’s interracial history of Portuguese, Japanese, Indian, and German settlers has created a multicultural society, which has led to festivals and celebrations that are known all over the world.A city break in Rio de Janeiro presents a colorful cityscape of green mountains overlooking blue seas and long, sandy beaches. Expansive hotels and resorts line the seafronts of Ipanema and Copacabana, where sunny days drift into balmy evenings filled with street parties and loud music. From seeing the stunning Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado to learning to samba, check out our guide of things to do in Rio de Janeiro.The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue can be seen from just about anywhere in Rio de Janeiro. Located on top of Corcovado Mountain, the 38-meter-tall sculpture reigns as the world’s largest Art Deco statue. It’s worth getting up early to hike up to the summit before it gets too hot or crowded. If you don’t feel up to the hike, you can take a train all the way to the top, or a cab to the parking lot and take a shuttle bus from there.Sugarloaf Mountain is a landmark granite peak that juts out precariously from a peninsula in Guanabara Bay. The picturesque, conical pinnacle is one of Rio de Janeiro’s top sites, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. From its 396-metre summit, you can take in views of the city, stunning beaches, forests, and mountains.Copacabana Beach has been a tourist favorite since the 1960s, as you get to enjoy sunbathing and water sports during the day, and party at lively beachfront bars in the evening. The 4 km beach is divided by 6 postos (lifeguard stations), each offering different sightseeing opportunities and outdoor activities for beachgoers. The sections running from Copacabana Palace to JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro are often packed in summertime, as there are plenty of beach kiosks, ball courts, and live shows taking place well into the night.Santa Teresa is a hilltop neighborhood that’s known for its 19th-century plantation mansions, winding cobblestone streets, and picturesque views of Rio de Janeiro. Many tourists get to this area from the city center on the Santa Teresa Tram, a historic tramway system that’s been operating since 1877. Explore the neighborhood on foot to see artistic landmarks such as the Escadaria Selarón, a staircase decorated with hundreds of colorful mosaic tiles. Check out free and family-friendly events at Parque das Ruinas, a cultural center and art gallery about 800 meters southwest of the stairway.Ipanema Beach, located in the south zone of Rio de Janeiro, spans over 2 km of clean sand and water. This popular coastline is flanked by art galleries, clubs and bars, as well as retail outlets selling beachwear and souvenirs. Like most beaches in Rio, postos divide Ipanema into several sections. Posto 10 is usually where sports lovers enjoy volleyball and frescobol (beach tennis), while families get to enjoy a quieter setting at the section between posto 11 and 12.Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park is home to the largest urban rainforest in the world. Located 45 minutes from Copacabana Beach, this lush 32 sq km expanse is a popular spot for nature-loving visitors and locals. Most come to traverse its vast network of hiking trails, which pass gushing falls, scenic lookouts, and lofty mountain peaks.Out of the 30-odd waterfalls cascading down these rugged hills, Cachoeiro do Horto is the pick of the bunch. Peak baggers could embark on a strenuous uphill journey to one (or all) of the park’s 3 famous mountains: Pico da Tijuca, Pedra Bonita, Pedra da Gavea. Overlooking the verdant, biodiverse expanse sits Rio’s most recognizable landmark: Christ the Redeemer.Feira Hippie de Ipanema features over 500 stalls selling…well, basically everything! This open-air market takes place nearby Ipanema Beach, attracting many beachgoers (usually tourists) with its extensive range of swimwear, flip-flops, jewelry, and Brazilian handicrafts. There are also plenty of food stalls around the perimeter of Feira Hippie de Ipanema. Try street foods such as acarajé (shrimp and black-eyed pea croquettes), bolinho de bacalhau (salt cod fritters), and açai bowls.
🎵Music:
* Grizzly Bear (Javier Penna Remix) Os Digitalistas
* Magic Trippynova, Natalie Renoir
* Please Don't Go (DJ Leao Remix) Future Soundscapes, Sao Vicente
