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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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Casa Turuna

Posted in Shopping by admin on April 3, 2008

Casa TurunaFor those creative types who want to make their own Carnaval costume, Casa Turuna is the supplier of choice. Established in 1920, this little store in Rio’s downtown sells everything you can imagine and more.

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