Imagine a city tucked between rainforests and mountains and the golden beaches along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. This city is known for its wild nightlife and its relaxed feel, as well as its exciting football (soccer) matches. It is also home to Christ the Redeemer, one of the tallest statues in the world. It is often called “Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City),” but you may know it by its real name: Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is often), other Brazilians, and tourists, climbing the nearby mountains, exploring rainforests, relaxing on the beach, playing football, or simply people-watching.