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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.

Ataulfo

AtaulfoA large restaurant and deli, Ataulfo offers something at any time of the day. Walk in for a quick coffee and a sweet or enjoy a sandwich, quiche, or carpaccio. The lunchtime buffet is by kilo and offers a great spread, including fresh sushi and sashimi from the sushi bar.

Expect a lineup during primo lunch hours (12:30-2:30pm). In the evenings, the a la carte menu offers a range of dishes such as pasta, pizzas, grilled steak, and chicken as well as a number of Japanese dishes. For those who resist the urge to order dessert, the deli section provides one last temptation on the way out. Strategically placed by the door, its glass cases contain a cornucopia of pastries, sweets, and sorbets.

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