Rio de Janeiro - 10 Things You Need To Know!

The best beaches in Rio de Janeiro, where you can enjoy the best views and more with Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty. The top 5 attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Number 5: Christ the Redeemer. Rio de Janeiro was set amidst stunning natural settings, get a sweeping view of the city from the side of this large Christ's statue on Corcovado Mountain.

Number 4: Sugar Loaf Mountain. Any discussion on landscape of Rio de Janeiro was incomplete without the Sugar Loaf Mountain, you can take the cable car to get to the top. Number 3: Quinta da Boa Vista. Meaning park of nice view in English, this beautifully landscaped park complex, was formally used by the royal family. Number 2: Carnival. Described as the world's greatest party, locals and visitors congregate to participate in a festival, that includes colorful floats, music and dancers. And number 1: Beaches. Life in this city revolves around beaches, with many beaches to choose from, you too can experience the world's famous beach, Culture of Rio de Janeiro.