Rio de Janeiro is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, 6th largest in the Americas, and 26th in the world.
Rio de Janeiro or just simply Rio,is one of the most visited cities in theSouthern Hemisphereand is known for its natural settings, Carnival, samba,bossa novaandbalneariobeachessuch asBarra da Tijuca,Copacabana,Ipanema andLeblon. The cityhas a remarkable architectural heritage, some of the country’s best museums and galleries, superb restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.With so much to see and do, Rio can easily occupy a week and you may well find it difficult to drag yourself away.As Rio achieved independence from the Portuguese rulers, the city expanded politically, culturally, economically and architecturally.