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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.

Babilônia Feira Hype

Babilônia Feira HypeIt may be spelled “hype,” but it’s pronounced “hippie,” as in long hair, groovy, cool, man. Located in the Jockey Club, the Babilônia Hippy Fair is an arts-and-crafts market and more.

You can listen to music, get a shiatsu massage, design a henna tattoo, buy a nose ring, or get yourself pierced. Tip: The market makes a great stop after touring the nearby Botanical Gardens.

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