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Rio de Janeiro

Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

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About Rio de Janeiro

In short

  • Christ the Redeemer
  • Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
  • Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
  • Selarón Steps
  • Tijuca National Park

At a glance

Country
Brazil
Region
Americas
Local time
GMT-3
Time difference
4 hours behind London3 hours behind in January
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Languages
Portuguese and English
Main airport
  • GIGRio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Flight time
About 11.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October
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Rio de Janeiro has a spectacular setting, with granite peaks rising between the beaches and the bay. Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain and the train up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer.

Days here revolve around the beach, from Copacabana to Ipanema. Carnival, held before Lent, fills the city with parades and street parties.

When to go

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. AprilBest
  5. MayBest
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. SeptemberBest
  10. OctoberBest
  11. November
  12. December

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