Locals' Tips
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Our Locals' Tip Depending on the day, you may want to bring a scarf, sweater or jumper, it often gets cool up this high!
Jardim Botânico
Our Locals' Tip If you are into gardens, you will want to visit anytime and during different seasons. On the other hand, for those who rather bask on Rio's beaches, take in the Garden on a cloudy day or when you need a break...
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from California
What's On
Yes
25 May
Music
The band, formed in 1968, marked the history with classics like Closer to the Edge, Starship Troopers and Astral Traveller. On this tour, will play in full albums: The Yes Album-1971, 1972-Close To The Edge and Going For The One – 1977, promising start applause of his fans with his unique style and complex harmonies recharged with elements of jazz and... more »
Rio de Janeiro Photos
Carnival, Photo: sfmission.com, Creative Commons
Copacabana beach. A. Macieira/Riotur
Carnival, Photo: sfmission.com, Creative Commons
Arches of Lapa. Photo: P. Kirilos/Riotur
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain
Maracanã stadium. Photo: P. Kirilos/Riotur
Body Surfing at Pontal Beach
Entrance to the Rio Zoo at São Cristovão
Waterskiing on the Lagoa
"The air was soft, the stars so fine, the promise of every cobbled alley so great, that I thought I was in a dream" - Jack Kerouac
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Rio de Janeiro
Head down to Praça de São Salvador . . . where locals bring their instruments to jam in the square.