Rio de Janeiro is a big city, beautiful in natural landscapes and rich in culture. There are many options of what to do in Rio, and anyone who thinks that the tourist experience is limited to seeing Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer is mistaken!
Carnaval Experience listed 3 activities that you can't miss in the Marvelous City:
1) Visit the beaches
It sounds cliché, but even the people of Rio love beaches, tourists cannot miss these attractions. The sands of Rio de Janeiro have a style typical of being, laid-back like the residents and with a relaxed energy. Not to mention the view - we don't even need to say anything about it!
If you prefer to stay in the South Zone, we have excellent options such as Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon and Praia Vermelha. However, the West Zone is not far behind with the beautiful beaches of Barra, Recreio, Grumari, among others.
2) Get to know Lapa
The Lapa region, in the center of Rio, is home to the true birthplace of Bohemia. The Arcos da Lapa are an unmissable stop with unique architecture.
Another destination you can't miss is the Selarón Steps. Built by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, it has 215 steps full of mosaics of colorful tiles. The author's style is unmistakable, and the staircase is an open-air work of art.
Lapa also has a nightlife agitated, with numerous bars, nightclubs and restaurants of different styles.
Source: Voe Azul Magazine - Azul Linhas Aéreas
3) Learn to samba
You weren't counting on that, were you? Why not leave Rio de Janeiro? sambaing like a carioca? This way you can take a little bit of the city with you wherever you go! In Rio, samba is on every corner, at Sunday barbecues and in the most diverse forms of celebration.
THE Carnival Experience is located in Samba City and it's the perfect place for you to take part in a samba workshop with a professional dancer. It's impossible to stay still!
LYou also participate in a dive in history of the musical genre and the Rio carnival in a way light and fun, being able to enjoy all the other tourist experiences more intensely. Come visit us: schedule your tour!