Rio de Janeiro spreads beaches at Copacabana and Ipanema below the Christ Redentor on Corcovado, with Sugar Loaf rising across Guanabara Bay and the Tijuca rainforest covering the city's mountain interior.
Highlights
Copacabana
Ipanema
Sugarloaf
Christ the Redeemer
When to Visit
Feb-Mar
Carnival the four days before Ash Wednesday brings the world's most extravagant street parties, Sambódromo competitions, and Olympic-level samba schools competing in the Special Group.
Apr-Jun
Cooler autumn with sea still warm for Ipanema swimming, Rock in Rio festival in odd years September, and Pão de Açúcar cable car at peak photogenic clarity.
Jul-Sep
Cool dry winter with Rio at 22°C, Festas Juninas in June across the city, and Ipanema and Copacabana sand pleasant without summer heat overload.
Dec-Jan
Réveillon (New Year's Eve) on Copacabana brings 2 million in white to watch fireworks, summer hits 35°C, and beaches packed with carioca holidaymakers.
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