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Rio De Janeiro

BY: Celena Chang

I'm presenting you Rio, second largest city in brazil. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach, culture and its annual carnival.

Come And Visit

Second largest city in Brazil, third

largest metropolitan area and

agglomeration in South America

Population of approximately 6.32

million people

National language - Portuguese

Currency - real (BRL)

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Summer runs from December through the first half of March. Hottest months are December and January when temperatures can get well over 104ºF (40ºC). Prices increase and business close just before Christmas.

When to visitSummer

Winter

* Winter months are July, August and September. There is little rainfall and the sunny days are perfect for the beach. Not as popular of a time as summer, so prices are much lower. Best time of year for the surfers to hit the beach as the oceans are at their most turbulent.

When to visit

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Spring• During the spring the

gardens and mountains are full of color and new growth. This time of year is a horticulturist’s paradise. perfect time to visit places like Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest and Parque Lage, some of the favorite places of the natives to be in touch with nature.

Autumn

• During April, May, June, there is almost no rain. Prices around town are dropping to attract business and it is easier to find lodging. Also there is less humidity and cooler temperature then in the summer.

Rio carnival happens every year When invited to dinner or an event, do

not under-dress. It is considered more appropriate to over-dress than to appear too casual in appearance.

Always bring the hostess a small gift of gratitude

Cultures

Christ the Redeemer, the statue of “Cristo Redentor” stands with arms outstretched, gazing serenely out over the city.

Tourist Attraction α Ipanema, a long, arcing

expanse of soft white sand and rolling waves. Ipanema has reached the top of “best beaches in the world” year after year. Bordered by a well-organized grid of shops, cafés and restaurants as well as an array of art galleries, theaters and clubs.

Lapa Neighborhood,

located in the downtown

of Rio know as “Centro”.

Know for its vibrant

nightlife, its lined with

samba and choro bars.

Perfect place to meet

friends and sample local

cuisines.

Tourist Attraction

α Sugarloaf Mountain, 400 meters above the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Visitors can get there via a glass-walled cable car known as a “bondinho” or “teleférico.” From there, visitors can take a second cable car up to the mountain’s summit.

Belmond Copacabana Palace (Avenida Atlantica 1702 Copacabana 22021-001 Rio De JaneiroBrazil)

Deluxe Beach View Room ( 2 people) - $1,700.00

include a large sitting area, mini-bar, widescreen cable plasma TV with premium channels, personal safe large enough for a notebook PC, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, iPod dock and a desk. 

Where to Stay?

α Relais & Chateaux Santa Teresa (Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 660 - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-260, Brazil)

α Master Suite ( 2 person) - $887.94

α 645 sqft and view over the mountains, the Master Suite offers a living room king size beds, Studio Vitty bath tub air conditioning mini bar LCD TV DVD player and wireless internet

Toronto to Rio de Janeiro 1 ticket: return Total- $1,469.99 United Airline 1 stop at Houston

How to get here

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-rio-de-janeiro/

http://www.copacabanapalace.com/web/orio/copacabana_palace.jsp?checkin=2014-05-17&checkout=2014-05-18

http://www.santa-teresa-hotel.com/home.php

http://www.brazil.org.za/brazil-culture.html#.U5jI3PmwK3s

https://www.expedia.ca

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