Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
- Safety rating
- 5/10
- Best time to visit
- March–June and August–October. Carnival (February) is spectacular but chaotic. December–February is rainy but summer beach season.
- Population
- 6.7M
Overview
Rio is pure spectacle — Christ the Redeemer overlooking Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Carnaval madness, samba in the streets, and stunning Guanabara Bay.
Top attractions
Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema Beach, Santa Teresa, Lapa Steps
Getting around
Metro covers main tourist areas. Uber is safest for transport. Metrô is expanding.