Brazil » Introduction of Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city of Brazil, blessed with a stunning setting. It lies on the South Atlantic Coast nestled like a jewel between the emerald green mountains and the glittering deep blue waters with golden stretches of sandy beaches. The two famous landmarks of Rio de Janeiro are Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Towering the city they provide picturesque views of Rio, a city loved for its majestic beauty and beach culture.

Over the years the modern metropolitan city of Brazil, Rio has seen quite a lot of changes. Rio’s history is evidence of the fact that it has come a long way from the times when all the natives here were slaves to what it has become now. Today Rio is an important economic center and a cultural hotspot. Having gone through different historical eras Rio has inherited a rich cultural heritage that interests many tourists who visit this place. It is home to the world famous festival, the carnival a historical extravaganza that attracts most tourists who come around from the world to experience the grand party. Tourism industry of Rio is the main source of income for the city. The government is investing in developing programs to boost the tourism industry of Rio de Janeiro further.