Rio De Janeiro Guide
The city itself is divided into two sections north and south. The south is where the wealthy and middle class reside and the north is very poor and industrialised. It is a city unfortunately split by class. There are a number of quality museums to explore in Rio. The Museu National exhibits fossils and pottery of the Brazilian peoples. The Museu Nacional de Belas Artes contains over 1000 pieces of fine arts and is one of the city's best museums. A great site to visit on weekends is the Jardim Botanico. It is a popular spot for families to relax among the beautiful plants and listen to the music being played.
Football is a passion in Brazil and the people take it very seriously. Rio de Janeiro's main stadium is the Maracana and it holds over 100,000 people. The atmosphere inside is electric and the experience of watching a match here will impress just about anyone.
Famously associated with Rio is Carnaval. People travel from around the world to the city especially for this event, which takes place several weeks before Easter for about a week. It is one major party where just about everyone lets go of their inhibitions. There is a variety of music, dancing and costumes all focused on joy. It is definitely an event for adults and those who aren't shy.
Rio de Janeiro is looked upon by the Corcovado Mountain. It is well worth the trip up the mountain to take in the spectacular city views. The mountain is also home of the Cristo Rendentor, a statue that you many have seen a number of times if looking at pictures of Rio. At nighttime the statue is lit up and is visible from throughout the city.
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