South America · Eastern South America · Introductory note

Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil.

Mountain, forest and beach landscapes flow into a city of music and neighborhood life.

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A view of Rio de Janeiro skyline city — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset, Brazil 3 (resized) · Wilfredor · CC0

A first note for getting oriented.

Culture & everyday life

A sense of place.

This brief entry is an orientation point for Rio de Janeiro, rather than a researched cultural guide. Follow the country profile for related places and fuller coverage where available.

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Key places & landmarks

Follow your curiosity.

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