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Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

Commonly known as just Rio, the city is also nicknamed A Cidade Maravilhosa — "The Marvelous City". It is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema.

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro covers an area of 486.5 sq. miles (1260 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 6.5 million people being the second major city of Brazil, behind São Paulo. It is capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro and it was the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries.

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Windsor Barra

Windsor BarraThe newest kid on the block (opened Sept 2005) is all modern design on the outside. Inside, rooms feature classic, elegant furnishings and color schemes that are easy on the eye — lots of beiges and moss greens. The superior apartments are located on lower floors and have side views of the ocean.

The best rooms are the spacious deluxe corner rooms on the higher floors — these have both side and full ocean views, plus a Jacuzzi tub. The best view in the house is reserved for the leisure area; the swimming pools and bar boast a sweeping 360-degree view of Barra Beach and surroundings.



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