Rio de Janeiro

The meaning of Rio de Janeiro is ‘The River of January’. Rio de Janiero Brazil is the second largest city of Brazil and is famous for its scenic beauty. The people who live in Rio de Janiero are called Cariocas. Rio de Janeiro is the financial hub of Brazil. There are famous oil companies like Shell, EBX and Esso in this city. The city is ranked second in the total industrial production is Brazil.

Climate conditions in Rio de Janeiro.

The weather in Rio de Janeiro Brazil is hot and humid and remains thus for more than half of the year. The winter season starts from December and remains till March. However, it is still hot and humid during winters. Occasional rains due to a close proximity to the beaches lead to moderate temperatures during the hot summer season.

Attractions of Rio de Janeiro

It is rare to miss the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer with its arms spread wide. The statue has been hugely popular with movie makers. It is the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and is considered one of the seven new wonders of the world. One can reach the foot of the statue by train that runs from Cosme Vehlo.

Another attraction for tourists is the Sugar Loaf which is 396m high. The cable car ride to this place is an amazing experience. The Botanical Gardens of Rio are famous for their 2,600 specimens. They look even better with the wild life that they shelter.

Ipanema and Copacabana are the legendary beaches which give tourists an exhilarating experience. The shopping malls, quality restaurants, busy nightlife and famous bikini boutiques. Copacabana is famous for beach sports like soccer and volleyball. Buzios peninsula is another beach resort famous for its nightlife. It also is a must see for any tourist.

Annual events in Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The annual events like carnivals are usually held in February and March. The performances like samba can be enjoyed in the spectators packed streets. The samba schools come with their young, agile and talented dancers who showcase their dance skills to win prizes.

Transport system in Rio de Janeiro

The most commonly used transport system in Rio de Janeiro is the local buses. It is also inexpensive. Although, there is a metro rail facility but it fails to reach all the destinations in Rio de Janeiro. Driving your own car is discouraged in Rio de Janeiro as traffic is very heavy on roads, especially during office hours. Taxi and cabs are a good choice for tourists rather than public transportation.

Food in Rio de Janeiro

The food habit of people in Rio de Janeiro suggests that it is influenced by the Portuguese culinary styles. The sea food of Rio de Janeiro is known for its spicy tinge.

Sports in Rio de Janeiro

The popular sporting events in Rio de Janeiro are MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix and beach volleyball. Rio de Janeiro Brazil is planning to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio de Janiero is the foundation ground for the clubs like América Football Club, Botafogo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama and Flamengo. Another popular activity in Rio de Janeiro is fishing. There is no need of license to fish in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is also a favorite with the rock climbers. There are numerous artificial walls build for different challenging routes and assist rock climbers to hone their skills. Hand gliding is a perfect sport activity in Rio de Janeiro because of its slide shape mountain hills.

Social Conditions in Rio de Janeiro

The social inequalities in Rio de Janeiro Brazil are palpable. The social contrast of rich and poor can be seen urban cities. The poor population lives in slum areas that juxtapose bigger cities like Ipanema and Copacabana. Copacanbana is surrounded by slum areas in the outskirts. The crime rate is also very high in Rio de Janeiro because of poverty. It is recommended not to visit the slum areas at night. Valuables like gold, cameras, bags and money need be kept in the safety of the hotel premises. The administration in Rio de Janeiro is very poor due to underinvested security infrastructure.