| Located along the southeastern coast of Brazil, this capital city of Rio
de Janeiro draws millions of visitors annually with its tropical
climate, iconic historical landmarks, sandy beaches and world-renown
festivals incluyding the annual celebration of Carnivale.
Despite its thriving urban population, many visitors to Rio de Janeiro enjoy the
multitude of regional activities in the area including pilgrimage to a
giant staute of Jesus atop the Corcovado mountain, which has recently
been deemed on the of the new wonders of the world, the cable cars
alongside Sugarloaf mountain, and two of the world largest forests
contained within an urban area, Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca and
nearby Floresta da Tijuca. Home of samba music and boasting a thriving
fine arts community, Rio de Janeiro offers a wide variety of museums and
popular landmarks including Maracana stadium, which is one of the
world's larget football stadiums, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Royal
Library of Ajuda, Brazilian Academy of Letters, National Museum of Fine
Arts and National Historical Museum. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the
city's specialty cusine, consisting mainly of black beans, fine braised
or barbequed meats, fresh seafood, rice and kale dishes found in the
city's many cafes and restaurants, as well as a lively and varied
nightlife found in the late-night bars, pubs, live music and dance
venues found throughout the city, many serving a popular Brazilian
cocktial, the caipirinha, made from cane sugar rum, lime juice and sugar.
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