The second largest city in Brazil and the state capital of Rio de Janeiro. It is best known for its beaches, carnivals, football, music and its well protected forests. Commonly known just as Rio, it was the capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries during the 1800s, before Brasilia became the capital in 1960, it was a Portuguese colony and also when Brazil achieved independence. Tourists mainly get attracted to Rio not just because of it musical diversity and beaches but also because of its flora and fauna. The world’s two largest forests are in Rio and that too inside an urban area.
Recently, the statue of Christ Redeemer was amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. Rio also boasts of having some of the world's largest football stadiums and as soccer is Brazil’s national sport, wherever there is an open space you will constantly see children and youngsters playing their favourite game. Rio’s nightlife is very famous all around the world and has some of the best pubs and clubs in town. Two of the best beaches on the earth Ipanema and Copacabana are in Rio and the white sands and blue waters draw a lot of attention from surfers, water sports lovers and other tourists who want to just enjoy a good tan.
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