Rio de Janeiro

With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer (listed as one of the new 7 wonders of the world),  Rio de Janeiro has been one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. Rio is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest metropolis in the whole of South America.  The city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics™.

Here are some of the photos taken while visiting the city and their many fabulous beaches.  The city that was both new and old; the clean beach and the dirty streets,  graffiti everywhere; the locals are busy getting ready for their Carnival, the breath taking beautiful bike trails along the cost, the rich and famous hang out places and the poor people’s slum on the hill….

Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio, Brazil

It's name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugarloaf.  It is known worldwide for its cable way and panoramic views of the city, Sugarloaf Mountain is another must visit when you are in Rio.  It’s hill top provides you panoramic view of Rio from different angles than what provided by Crist the Redeemer plate on Corcovado mountain.    To reach the summit of this mountain, you will take cable car.  It first takes you to a platform in between the ground level and Sugarloaf Mountain,  then from there,  the car transfers you to another cable car to reach the summit.  Here are the photos taken from that journey at two different levels overlooking the city of Rio.

Christ the Redeemer, Re de Janeiro, Brazil

Located at the top of the Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, Christ the Redeemer is an statue of Jesus Christ created by French sculptor Paul Landowski.

The statue is said to weight 635 tons and is overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro and is listed as one of the New 7 wonders of the world.  From there you see the city of Rio de Janeiro's beautiful mountains especially Sugarloaf Mountains decorated by the water and city.

Buzios, Brazil

Only two hours north of Rio de Janeiro, Buzios is a popular get away for locals to escape the crowded metropolis.  I felt I was in paradise!