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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.

Hotels

Posted in Rio de Janeiro by admin on April 2, 2008

Copacabana PalaceOpened in 1923, this impressive stucco-fashioned edifice is Rio’s most traditional and luxurious hotel. This landmark was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire who was inspired by two hotels, the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes. Since opening the hotel has had only two owners, the Guinle family of Rio de Janeiro and from 1989, Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Highly acclaimed Copacabana Palace is renowned as the most luxurious hotel in Rio. With a long established reputation for exceptional service, it is the first choice for celebrities, royalty, politicians and the business traveller.

Sofitel Rio de Janeiro

Fasano Hotel e Restaurante Rio

Pestana Rio Atlântica

Windsor Barra

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