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Situated on Brazil’s south east coast, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Set in the sweeping curves of Guanabara bay, fringed by miles of golden beaches, and with rainforest and mountains within the city limits, its natural beauties are breathtaking. According to research conducted on behalf of Travelocity, the sky above Rio de Janeiro is the world’s bluest!

Portuguese speaking and with over 6 million inhabitants, Rio holds both a huge diversity of economic and social levels, and a rich musical and cultural heritage. Bossa Nova, Samba and more recently ‘Rio Funk’ are the city’s own musical forms. From the bars and clubs of Lapa to the sound systems in the favelas and singing on the streets, music is everywhere. A live-for-today attitude is a part of the national character, typified during the carnival celebrations. ‘Cariocas’ (Rio residents, passionately proud of their city) definitely know how to party.