If you like traveling and experiencing new cultures, Rio is a must see. My last trip to Rio was in 2000 to watch the carnival parade.The Brazilian capital moved from Rio to Brasilia in 1960. However, Rio remains the main center for culture and entertainment in the country.
Rio is known to Brazilians as the "Marvelous City." Rio's natural setting, its people, and its way of life make this city one of the most fun and exciting places in the world. The inhabitants of Rio, known as "Cariocas," are amongst the most friendly, hospitable, and extroverted people in Brazil.
The land of the biggest show on earth, carnival, Rio is an exhilarating place to be during the summer. Its famous beaches and neighborhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon gave birth to the Bossa-Nova movement in the late 1950s. Bossa-nova, which means "New Trend" or "New Thing", is a fusion of jazz and samba rhythms. Composers such as Tom Jobim and Joao Gilberto became famous worldwide by writing songs such as Girl from Ipanema, Wave, Desafinado (Out of Tune), Corcovado, and many others.
Rio is undergoing a major transformation right now as the city prepares itself for hosting the two biggest sporting events in the world - the 2014 World Cup (Rio is one of the 12 hosting cities in Brazil) and the 2016 Summer Olympics. I would love be there for either event, but chances are tickets will be very expensive.
Wow! Rio is going to host the 2016 Summer Olympics! Now that would be something to go see. I would like to go to Rio but I guess I would need to get educated about where to go a little bit more. I have never really considered going to South America but after reading your post I think I might look into this fascinating city.
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