There are numerous beachside cities around the globe — but none like Rio de Janeiro. For starters, the main stretches of sand that border this metropolis are two of the most famous strands in the world: Copacabana and Ipanema. But the beaches are just the beginning of this city’s alluring landscape. Rio is backed by…
Referred to warmly as Cariocas, the residents of Rio de Janeiro are spirited and friendly, with a free-and-easy vibe that permeates this vibrant South American metropolis. Renowned for its beaches — especially Copacabana and Ipanema, both flanked by sidewalks bearing distinct black-and-white patterns — Rio is also famed for Carnaval, an elaborate annual festival in…
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