Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city in Brazil, lies on Guanabara Bay, framed by the hills of Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain. This vibrant place draws visitors with the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and its famous carnival. The Maracana stadium and the Olympic venues are important landmarks on the city map. Rio is also the birthplace of bossa nova. The climate is tropical, with temperatures from 23°C in winter to 30°C in summer. It is best visited between May and September to avoid the rains.
