 Flying
into Rio is a beautiful sight. Whether it is at night or during the day,
the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is known as the
Marvelous City. Rio is nestled between the mountains and
the sea. Its magnificent shoreline
includes charming bays and beautiful beaches, dotted with
islands up and down the coast.
A number of local
tours are available to help visitors appreciate the many
sights and sounds of Rio, either in S.I.B. (Seat in Bus)
basis or privately with bilingual
escort. |
The
city's10 million inhabitants are known as Cariocas. They are a
friendly, carefree people who always seem to find
time for the pleasures of good living. The
city itself never sleeps. From a
simple evening stroll to Rio's intense nightlife,
there is something for everyone.
Rio
is also an important center for
art and fashion. Works by
Brazilian and international
artists are featured in local
galleries and museums. New styles and
clothing concepts are
always available in Ipanema' s
elegant stores and boutiques. Precious
and semi- precious stones are also
a specialty in Rio where
some of the world's largest
and most renowned jewelers are
located, Shopping is also a pleasure
in a city with excellent stores
and several modern shopping
centers.
Hotels
are plentiful in Rio and range
from the most modest to some of the best 5 -star
hotels in the world. Many hotels
are located in
the beach districts, especially
Copacabana and Ipanema. Hundreds of
restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisine from all over the
world. A special treat is Brazil's famous "feijoada", a
dish prepared with black beans and pork and served with manioc flour, rice
and collard greens.