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RiodeJaneiro "River of January" is the second major city of Brazil, behind only São Paulo. Its 8 million inhabitants occupy an area of 485 square miles. There are three main city districts: Centre, South, and North. The city centre is the financial and business district of Rio. After the transfer of the capital to Brasília, in 1960, the process of economic transfer to São Paulo was increased. The summer months officially begin around November and end in March. Rio has a Tropical climate.The temperature can occasionally reach 40°C in inland areas of the city, The official song of RiodeJaneiro is "Cidade Maravilhosa", which means "marvelous city". The song is considered the "civic anthem" of Rio, and is the favourite song during Rio's Carnival in February. ...
Nazuku 29.06.2006 (01.03.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rio de Janeiro
Advantages: Beaches, gorgeous tropical islands, unbelievably great value. Disadvantages: Having to keep your wits about you, but no real problem.
Health Centre to check whether you will need any necessary vaccines. It is important to do this at least 3 months in advance as many vaccines require more than one visit.
FLIGHTS
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We flew by Air France, which involved a one hour flight to Paris first, then an 10 hour flight to Rio airport. Lengthy yes, but worth it in the end.
I cannot mention ticket prices as I did not purchase them. I believe it is more affordable to fly straight to the city of Sau Paulo (south of RiodeJaneiro), then travel to Rio from there, usually another flight. The flight lengths do not differ, but the cost may.
WHO SHOULD GO?
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I would recommend a trip to RiodeJaneiro to adults mainly. Children would enjoy the city, beaches and excursions, but it is not the kind of holiday to expect amusement parks or the like. There ...
jala 13.02.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rio de Janeiro
Advantages: Breathtaking views over a sprawling, stunning city. Disadvantages: Can be very crowded.
At risk of expounding a horrible cliché, RiodeJaneiro is very much a city of vivid contradictions - sharp cleavages between rich and poor, favelas and gated compounds, hectic city life and remarkable natural beauty, all mixed-up and poured out across the myriad bays and hillsides of this corner of south-east Brazil. Perhaps this close intermingling of the many facets of Rio life create its very individual brand of chaotic, visceral charm - however, when in the midst of the city, it can be hard to get a bit of perspective. Of course, the famed beaches offer some respite from the manic pace of the streets, but the best way to step back from the city and appreciate the scale and beauty that one loses sight of from close-range is to go upwards.
Corcovado, at some 700-odd metres, is one of the taller peaks around and amongst which Rio ...
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