View as Map The iconic statue Christ the Redeemer stands over Rio, receiving visitors with open arms to the cidade maravilhosa (‘wonderful city’). It’s a sign of welcome to a geographically dramatic pocket of Brazil, a friendly tropical oasis tucked into the rainforest and surrounded by mountains.
Rio excels at hospitality, including friendly dining experiences that tend to range from relaxed to no-fuss. You’ll find great meals all over the city, but especially in the booming Botafogo neighborhood, perpetually popular Leblon area, tree-lined Ipanema, and densely populated Tijuca.