Immediately following quite a few trips to Brazil, lots of people question me what it’s like to holiday in Rio de Janeiro and where should I stay; hotels or apartments. We’ve discovered that not one expression or phrase can possibly identify this amazing area however the casual “Cariocas” (Rio residents) appropriately refer to it as the “Cidade Maravilhosa” (The Marvelous City). It is actually a outstanding area for the awesome natural beauty and for its relatively countless leisure, dining and amusement options.

Regardless of whether you intend to visit for five days or 5 weeks, come for the untamed Carnival (Carnaval), New Year’s Eve (Revillon), or visit another period of the season, this city has much to offer the worldwide vacationer. What is waiting for you in Rio de Janeiro include the beautiful Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, a modern city with a vivid nightlife, fantastic restaurants, top quality apartments and homes for rent, many outside activities, urban jungles and a variety of sightseeing tours. Don’t miss the famous Ipanema Hippie Fair on Sunday or the weekly Tuesday Farmers Market.  Read more... (459 words, 5 images, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)