8 of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Images of raucous Carnival parties, pristine beaches and the vivid colours of the landscape below Christ the Redeemer fill the minds of would-be visitors to this vibrant former capital. For many people, Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with Brazil – the coastal city representing the very idea of Brazil.
The azure waters that surrounded Sugarloaf Mountain, and the golden sands of Copacabana, are landmarks of Rio, and of Brazil as a whole. But the beauty of Rio can also be found in what you unexpectedly discover after arriving, in the lesser-visited spots.
A host of museums and art galleries chronicle both Rio and Brazil’s medieval and colonial past, some remnants of which are visible today, both in the city’s landscapes and
