Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Quick facts

• Christ the Redeemer statue stands at 98 feet tall and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, officially designated in 2007.
• Copacabana Beach stretches for 4 kilometers and is famous for its vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations, attracting over 2 million visitors each year.
• The Sugarloaf Mountain offers a panoramic view of Rio and can be reached via a cable car that travels 1,400 meters across two stages.
• Rio's Carnival is the largest in the world, featuring over 2 million participants daily and lasting for five days, typically held in February or March.
• The Tijuca National Park, located within the city, is one of the largest urban rainforests in the world, covering approximately 3,900 acres.

Travel details

Country

Brazil

Wind (now)

2 km/h

Humidity (now)

95%

Coordinates

-22.9068, -43.1729