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Rio de Janeiro
by jenn 
Samba, beaches, bossa nova, Guanabara Bay, Funk Carioca, Carnaval, and Christ the Redeemer-one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World"-are all well-known icons of A Cidade Maravilhosa, the "marvelous city." Nonetheless, Rio is a portrait of all of Brazil's contradictions. The gorgeous coastline of the Atlantic rainforest drapes down the hillsides, which are covered with a vast labyrinth of favelas (shanty towns) and spill onto the loveliest urban beaches in the world, lined with the very chic apartments of Brazil's wealthiest class. Both classes have one thing in common: a lust for life that makes for some of the most vibrant popular culture and most spectacular public events worldwide. First , there is Carnaval, of course, which draws thousands to the Sambódromo, where samba schools compete for the prestigious title. New Year's Eve also draws international attention to its beaches as revelers, dressed in white, bring offerings to Iemanjá-"queen of the waters"-while live mega-music shows rock the public along Avenida Atlântica to brilliant fireworks explosions. Sports activities abound, with excellent conditions for sailing, surfing, skin and scuba diving, hang gliding, beach volleyball, and, of course, soccer -- fútbol, as everyone in Brazil knows it. The more than 11 million inhabitants are famous for their love of music, which can be enjoyed in the many nightclubs, restaurants, and theaters -- or even in little sidewalk cafés.
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Rio de Janeiro Facts
- population: 6,093,472
- area: 1,260 km²
- time zone: UTC-3 (UTC-3), Summer: UTC-2 (UTC-2)
- website: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/
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beach Ipanema Beach
Hit the world famous juice bars for an tasty acai drink along this iconic stretch of sand. . There is no sexier beach - Ipanema is known for its beautiful women and lax lifestyle.
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videos for Rio de Janeiro
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twitter buzz - Rio de Janeiro
News about Rio de Janeiro from the twitter community...
leandramarchezi
@OliverPhelps You said that ai tá cold, do not complain here in Rio de Janeiro ta heat of hell
2009-09-17
pedrobedan
@panicatthedisco I know you're coming to Brazil - Sao Paulo PLEASE come to Rio de Janeiro too!!! Here is much better !!!!!!!!!
2009-09-17
scottfeiner
Special guests are all confirmed for next month's 5 Thursday night gigs at Cinematheque in Rio de Janeiro. It's a great lineup!
2009-09-17
mipecadoerestu
@mileycyrus I love you so much , kisses from Brazil ♥ Rio de Janeiro need you :]
2009-09-17
patriciafeitoza
I am Brazilian and my name is Patrician. Thanks to God who you are well. Here in Rio De Janeiro, you it has many fans. @hillharper
2009-09-17
liviabertozzi
@dbolina http://twitpic.com/hy4k9 - O nome desse restaurante é Redhouse burger & grill, aqui no Rio de Janeiro, shopping Downtown...é um ...
2009-09-17
the_jesus_virus
@the_prodigy can't wait to see u guys here in rio de janeiro...its going to be like hell on earth...
2009-09-17
osm_rio
Adding more streets to Centro - Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Brazil. by Laobc (using Potlatch 1.2a) http://osm.org/browse/changeset/2508337
2009-09-17
osm_rio
Adding more streets to Centro - Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Brazil. by Laobc (using Potlatch 1.2a) http://osm.org/browse/changeset/2508201
2009-09-17
black_factory
listening to "Rio de janeiro - Alexander - Outra Chance" ♫ http://blip.fm/~dhg3p
2009-09-17
dataseeventos
Set. 17/2009, Show: LILY ALLEN, às 21:30 - HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro, RJ [ingressos: R$120 a R$240]
2009-09-17
dataseeventos
Set. 17/2009, Show: BLUE MAN GROUP, às 21:30 - Citibank Hall, Rio de Janeiro, RJ [ingressos: R$40 a R$200]
2009-09-17
osm_rio
Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro by Nighto (using Potlatch 1.2a) http://osm.org/browse/changeset/2507872
2009-09-17
marrio17
not the way you are thinking more like a distant friend, fourth thing I do live in Rio de Janeiro Brazil so far that for me I was
2009-09-17
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