Rio Brazil. Population of Rio de Janeiro: by region. Safety. What to watch out for

Move your hips more. Hi all! “Heads and Tails” is with you. Megacities! - And we flew to the mega-colorful and mega-sunny metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. - Do you know what could be cooler than Rio itself? - Only the Brazilian carnival, which is taking place right now. Eagle! - Tails! - Ahaha! The hat got in your way! Anton, don't be upset. I know you dreamed and all... but dreams don't always come true. - Hashtag Antosha is a child of the favelas. - Carnival, wait for me! - Guys, who wants a mask for 100 reais? The mask is beautiful for a carnival, for a parade of champions. Rio de Janeiro... What can I say? The loudest, most colorful, most danceable festival in the universe is taking place in the most beautiful metropolis in the world - the Brazilian Carnival! Well? Let's spend the weekend in the rhythm of samba? Let's leave here, let's leave. Rio is a very beautiful city, and to see it as quickly as possible, I called a helicopter. This whim will be fulfilled for me by the company “Exclusive Experience” for 2 thousand dollars! - Welcome! - Hello! You are my first helicopter pilot! - Pleasant flight! - Thank you! Wow! What a big windshield! - Buckle up. - Thank you. Wow, if only cars could do that! Are we already right away? But how to accelerate? It's as if a fly just took off. Hello! Have a great weekend. Hello, mulattoes. I'm too busy watching the TV. By the way, the bus is comfortable, although it costs $5. Almost empty, cool, with air conditioning. There's a TV there. In order for a BUDGET tourist to see beautiful Rio as quickly as possible, it is enough to overpay just a dollar and take an express bus, which will take you to the center faster than others. When you look at the city from above, you understand: everything that they say about the beauty of Rio is not an exaggeration, but the pure truth! God, very beautiful! The first miracle of Rio de Janeiro is the beaches. Suddenly the beaches end and jungle-covered mountains rise, in the shadows of which hide luxury villas with swimming pools. How beautiful! In Rio de Janeiro, residential areas fit between the mountains. But do you see on the hills, as if someone had scattered garbage? These are the poorest areas - favelas. And again, long snow-white beaches... They stretch along the coast of Rio for as much as ninety kilometers! Leblon. Ipanema. Copacobana. Look at these beaches! How many of them! There are simply hundreds of them. And the mountain grows again. This is the famous Sugar Loaf! look! People go up by cable car, and I go up by helicopter. Hello Guanabara Bay. When Portuguese sailors arrived here, they were so amazed by the beauty of the bay that they confused it with a river. And since it was in January, they called it the “January River”. So Rio de Janeiro is translated. I see the water merging! - Two colors? - Yes, here the water from Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. I really want to say thank you to someone, that’s who! Thank you Jesus! I see a miracle of the world! Oh my God, how many people are there! What a panorama! He spread his arms out like this and he has a stunning view of the city, the mountains, the clouds, the sky, the ocean. A good place. The most beautiful thing I have seen is the combination of nature and man. 13 million people live in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area, and almost 2 million more came to the carnival. In total, the city was flooded with 15 million people! And here they are. [Brazilian music] Ready boy band! [Brazilian music, carnival noise] Long eye contact. Are we leaving here, are we leaving? What did I know about the carnival before coming to Rio? That there is a sambadrome stadium here, where every year samba schools compete for the title of winner: they display their bright platforms, dance samba and sing. But that was before I came to Rio. Here I realized that carnival is not only a parade. These are days of non-stop fun and fun! People walk, dance, and drink NON-STOP for seven days! Because immediately after the end of the carnival, the first day of Lent will come. To understand what happens in Rio during the carnival, connect the gay pride parade. Why do I choose dubious companies? Hindu spring festival - Holi and beer festival in Munich - Oktoberfest. You must buy this water, come here and buy it! Do you want problems? I do not need this! You must! Buy it! Buy water! Buy water! Do you need problems? I don't have any problems. Brazilians are made for fun. But this fun also has a downside. During the carnival, Rio falls into a drunken stupor. Traffic in the city is blocked by thousands of drunken bodies. The streets are saturated with the smell of urine. Water and beer are constantly being delivered, but there are no toilets anywhere. Nowhere! And they are constantly watching you. Carnival is a golden time for pickpockets. Everyone walks around with their mouths open and doesn’t take care of their things. Entire gangs are operating. They come down from poor areas - favelas and during the carnival week they cut down a year's worth of money. Pickpocketing is a real problem in Rio de Janeiro. This problem is especially acute during the carnival. What should you do to avoid unpleasant situations in this beautiful city? So, listen carefully, now the captain of the military police, Polishado Arishtantes himself, will tell you the rules of conduct during the carnival! First of all, don't go alone. Secondly, always be in touch, carry your phone with you, just don’t keep it in sight. Upon arrival in Rio, be sure to write down the number of the military police - “190”. Don't carry a lot of money with you. Brazil is a poor country, the crime rate here is one of the highest in the world. During the carnival, the number of thefts increases significantly! Therefore, you need to carry things in front of you so that they are always in sight. I heard that in Rio someone can come up and hold a knife right in the middle of a busy street? My actions? Should I defend myself? Under no circumstances, in Brazil there is an unspoken law - if someone approaches you, give it what you have. If you start resisting, they’ll kill you without blinking an eye. These are the strict rules here. While the poor in the city center are having fun in the sweaty crowds, the rich are relaxing in their elite areas - in private villas and boutique hotels. I land on the roof of my hotel. By helicopter! The bath is black. When Robbie Williams came to Rio, he stayed at my Boutique Hotel “La Suite by Dusseulle”. And billionaire David Rockefeller loved to spend his summer holidays here with his family! Now I will be here too! Class! But the most important thing in this room is not the bed, an interesting pillow or a lamp. The most important thing is the smell of the ocean. You inhale and it’s as if you are completely penetrated. God, how good! You look and can’t believe your eyes. It feels like it’s not a real view, but some kind of wallpaper. Now, if the wind hadn’t rustled the palm trees and leaves, I wouldn’t have thought so. Incredibly beautiful! Pool? There's a swimming pool here! Let's go swimming. Let's go, let's go! [music] Brazil, I love you. [music] Rio is a huge metropolis and besides the carnival part, there is still something to see. Can I have a photo? Your eyes are beautiful. Many people think Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Brazil. And so it was, until the sixtieth year, until the capital was moved to a city specially built for this purpose - Brasilia. The capital has left, but the capital's habits remain. Rio has a pompous central square... with a snow-white city hall, a library, and a municipal theater. Looking at the painted walls of houses and the homeless people lying right on the asphalt in the city center, you would never think that Rio has a huge business center with skyscrapers no worse than Chicago. The headquarters of the largest Brazilian billionaire companies such as Petrobras, Eletrobras and Oy are located here. Rio has everything from a real metropolis - office buildings, high-rise buildings, but who comes here for skyscrapers if there is something better? People come to Rio for the best city beaches in the world. I came to the most famous and popular - Copacabana! For many years in a row, famous world publications have called it the best city beach in the world. Why? Don't know. Let's see why together! A wide strip of delicate sand! The ocean plays with light waves. The mountains are in front of you in all their glory! Probably yes, this is what an ideal beach looks like! After walking around Copacabana you realize that this is not a beach. This is a beauty pageant podium! Guys, just look at how delicious the participants from Brazil are here! Now girls, move closer to the screen and see what guys are here! Here’s another interesting observation: Brazilians don’t know what complexes are! For them, imperfect shapes are not a reason not to wear a bikini! At the same time, they have more than enough fans! The atmosphere on Copacabana Beach is sunny and relaxed. But the sun does not relax here. I think I know what to do. Sorry, can you spray it? It's here because it's sunny. Will you anoint me? Thank you! It’s impossible for such a gorgeous body to burn. Can you help? I'm burning in the sun. I feel bad, go ahead. I understand. Will you anoint me? A little here and there! And here! The baby enjoys herself. Excellent thank you. And now I will help you. I'll help you too! And you, of course. Well, you too. It's here because it's sunny. My boyfriend won't be happy. Your boyfriend? Forget about him. Let's go! This holiday weekend, I rented a car that will definitely give me a festive mood. Meet “MP Lafer”. “EMP lafer” is a native Brazilian! Smart, beautiful, and also a film actress. And she starred not in some Brazilian series, but in the James Bond film “Moonraker.” Now this star is asking for a fabulous fee - two hundred and thirty dollars per hour! That is, in two days I will have to shell out $4,600. Golden card, I love you! Go, go, go I say! Rio is a metropolis of eternal summer. The bitterest cold here is in January, when it’s +15 outside! Therefore, whenever you come to Rio, you will always find a riot of greenery, bright sun, and beach season. I think my butt is visible. Or doesn't it seem so? [beeping horns] He's looking at my butt! Can you see anything there? You know what he did, he stuck out his tongue like that. They show me everything like this! Every single one of them. Horny perverts! And they keep filming me. Am I a Rio de Janeiro star? I like. Rio, I love you already! You're so friendly. Many travelers believe that it is impossible to find accommodation in Rio, especially if you have not booked it in advance. I open a map in the Copacabana area. There are 21, 21, 14, 13. In general, even in the midst of the carnival, in the area of ​​the most popular beach you can find a hostel, which is what I will do now. Rio is an ideal metropolis for a budget tourist. Three years ago the Summer Olympic Games were held here. Six were involved in the development of the city! billions of dollars: they made roads, purchased additional public transport and built a bunch of hotels and hostels. Since then they have been idle and even during the carnival season there are free places for an adequate price. And after the carnival, they say the price will drop four times! - Hello! - Sorry, I don’t have a reservation, do you have any rooms available? - I’ll look now... there is free space for today. - How much does the room cost? - The cheapest 56 reais per person! - Oooh, great price! I take. - If you're interested, we have extra tickets for the carnival at the sambodrome. - Tickets to the carnival? Do you sell them here? - YES! - This is, of course, very expensive? - The cheapest tickets are here and cost 70 reais. - Only 70? Of course I'll take it! - Tickets will be available tomorrow morning. But you need to pay now. - Fantastic! Guys, for just 70 local reais you can get to the carnival when you have lost all hope of being there. As soon as tickets for the carnival go on sale, hostels, hotels, travel agencies, guides and resellers immediately scoop them up. And then during the carnival they give it to tourists, naturally with an extra charge. So, if there are no tickets at the box office, check out the local hostels. - Come on, I'll show you the room! This is your bed. We also have air conditioning. - Great, thanks! Listen, well, a hostel is just like a hostel. But it seems to me that this is not the main thing. The main thing is its location. It is a 10-minute walk from the main Copacabana beach and this is its greatest advantage. Well, the main thing is that it looks like I’ll still get to the carnival. There is one thing you can't miss in Rio. and it doesn’t matter if you have a hundred dollars or a gold card. The sunset in Rio is not to be missed. I will watch my sunset from the Dona Marta observation deck. Managed. The Apreador Rock is one of the few places in Rio de Janeiro where everyone comes to watch the sunset. Take the most comfortable seats. Rio is probably the only metropolis in the world where you can see two types of sunsets at the same time. From my vantage point you can see the sun hiding behind the mountain and sinking into the ocean. And from my observation deck you can enjoy the view of the city in the rays of the setting sun. No matter where you are, you will see an incredibly beautiful sunset! And even if you don’t see the sun now, its rays create some amazing pictures. In fact, it is a tradition here that everyone greets the sunset with loud applause. Here they applaud when the plane lands, but here when the sun goes down. I'm going to break Heads and Tails' record for the largest meal. This is where the megaburger is prepared. If you eat it all, you get paid 300 reais. If you haven't finished 150 reais you have to pay. Everything about everything - 45 minutes. Sounds like a challenge. Hashtag heads and tails megaburgers. Remember this eatery - “Kiosk Gigio”! They give away seventy-six dollars to anyone who eats their signature burger! Well, in what metropolis in the world will they feed you and give you almost a hundred bucks on top? Of course I accept this challenge! - Hello! I heard you have a megaburger. Can I have one? - Let's do it! So, to earn seventy-six dollars I have to eat: seven huge beef patties, seven fried eggs and bacon, seven slices of Gouda cheese, seven slices of Swiss cheese, seven slices of ham, seven Cheddar cheese cakes. Look at the joy in the eyes of this vile sadist. It's like he's mocking me. Here's another piece of cheese for you, should I add some more eggs? But the burger only has two buns. At least something makes me happy. I just saw my creepy burger being cooked. It is the size of 10 human mouths. And with one inhuman. Has anyone already managed to eat it? Yes, sure! This big guy? Well, of course we are in the same physical shape. Dude finished this burger in eight minutes and forty-seven seconds? And I have as many as forty-five in stock! Ha! I'll also eat dessert! Vanu tu fri go go go, let's go. Oleg, we are about to lose. 3.35 I ate half, if not more. 6 minutes, I've already eaten too much. Stay sporty in any situation. You can hide it in napkins. He records everything as a gendarme! 13 minutes! Olya would have already ordered a second one by this time. I'm falling behind. Let's be clear, it doesn't suit you at all. And this is how it is all my life, girls. I am a turtle, a stingray fermented in my own urine, I am the heart of a cobra, you know who? ME: They found a boy to whip. - What is this? - This is our signature dish based on the recipe of the Brazilian Indians - ceviche from the largest freshwater fish in Brazil - pirarucu. That's it, I feel bad. I have crossed the Rubicon. Great. How to spell out the word hate with sesame seeds. I think I'm in trouble. I thought I'd eat a burger and make some money, but now it looks like the burger will eat up my thirty-eight dollars. Half of the weekend budget will now be spent on some kind of burger. The cook became cheerful and sweat covered his forehead. Of course the guy will earn 150 rials. 40 bucks. 44.30 fuck it. Or you can at least wrap it with you, well, just 40 bucks. As a consolation prize I received three bowls of food that would last me until the end of the weekend. Rio is one of the most photographed cities in the world. But ordinary photographs near landmarks have long since surprised anyone. That's why everyone is looking for some exclusive-exclusive-exclusive! And I know such a place. I'm heading there now. Oh, we climbed beautifully, of course. - How are we going to take pictures? Rope and what? Can you show me a photo? I went. All the best to you. Ay, the boat has sailed back, there is no way to go. A new trend has appeared in Rio - taking non-standard photos against the backdrop of standard attractions. Here the guys pulled a rope against the backdrop of the main attraction of Rio - Sugarloaf Mountain. And they take pictures of tourists with it. And do you know how much people are willing to pay for such photos? 300 dollars! Three hundred dollars for a photo! Well, ready, steady, go. I don't like it anymore. I don't want! I need to calm down, does anyone have a sedative? Knits some knots, ropes, carabiners. I don't think it's safe. That's all? And my life will be suspended on all this? - Were there any accidents? - Yes, there were two cases. - And when people fell, did they die? - Yes. - Is it true? - Yes. I won't go there. Of course, you do what you want, but... no, are you serious? You send the presenter to where two people died. I can do anything, but this is already complete. Look at these mounts, who is this kid anyway? Who is this guy? I do not know him. My life is more valuable to me. I don't want to be third. Go first. I'll see how you survive. Wow, what a creation. Stuntman! He's about to get up! Well done! Lord, he still went. I don't think this was intended. If anything, you and I have the same foot size, San. Rocks. Attention! Hold the tensioned cable with your hands. Be careful not to get your fingers or hair caught in the carabiner. God! Well? All? Am I already in the center? When you crawled to the middle and realized that the safety net was holding you tightly, you wanted to quickly take those damned photos and return to solid ground. Okay, it's time. Sanya, take me a photo of a star. One two Three. A photo of a spider. Photo of a graceful doe. Woohoo! Today I have plans to go to the carnival! It starts only at 10 pm. But I know where you should definitely go if you have eight free hours in Rio. This is the top of Mount Pedra da Gavia - one of the highest mountains in Rio. Whoever can conquer it will be rewarded with the best views of the city! Yes...climbing Pedra da Gavia is not a walk in the park along a path. This is hardcore for an unprepared tourist! You're always climbing up and over rocks. Olezha, help. You scratch your hands on the vines. Mountain 842 meters. Only the first 840 are difficult, then it’s easier. And you climb tree trunks. - How far is it to the top? - It's a bit far. - 9-10 minutes? - 2 hours. - 2 hours, sounds encouraging. The places are very wild and impassable. But few people know that this tropical forest is the work of man. When Emperor Pedro II ruled Brazil, there were coffee plantations in this place. But he decided that nature was more important - and ordered his slaves to plant one hundred thousand trees. And now, 200 years later, a huge Tijuca forest grew within the city limits and even capuchin monkeys appeared. Well, everything seems to be at the top, Oleg. No, not at the top, another hour and a half. One hundred dollars, a note and a bottle. Then you know everything. A bottle with a hundred bucks was hidden 30 meters from the intersection of Joa and Jackson Di Figueiredo streets. Look for it in the drain hole under the stone fence. Good luck! Here it is, Heads and Tails megacities on Hiking! I did it, I did it and I'm on top of it. And it was worth all the hours spent. I’ve seen Rio de Janeiro a thousand times from a bunch of postcards, pictures, various photographs, but now, when you are inside this frame, inside this postcard, it’s simply beyond words. Looking at Rio from the top, you understand that such megacities are born from great love - from the love of Rio and the nature that surrounds it. It feels like he asked: “Let me be with you”? And she answered him: “Feel at home.” This is what the couple looks like from above. Okay, now it's three hours down. Holy shit, three hours down. Today the biggest party of the year will take place in Rio. The final parade of the Brazilian carnival will take place at the Sambadrome stadium. The best samba schools take part in the parade of champions. Tickets for the carnival cost from 12 dollars, somewhere on the outskirts of the Sambodrome, to 1.5 thousand dollars in the VIP box. But for a person with a gold card, sitting in the stands couldn’t be more banal. The coolest thing is to take part in the carnival yourself! Dress up in a colorful costume, walk along the sambadrome along with lines of dancing people and wave to eighty thousand spectators! This opportunity comes once in a lifetime! The Sambadrome is a seven hundred meter long street. In an hour, carnival floats will begin their procession along it, and tens of thousands of spectators will watch this spectacle from the stands. There are a huge number of people in suits, they sit here for hours and wait on the asphalt, ready to go out and walk around the stadium once and remember this moment forever. The carnival lasts all night. It starts at ten in the evening, when the sun is no longer hot, and ends at dawn. People have been waiting for this moment all year, so a few hours under the fence is nothing for them. Do you feel this holiday literally in the air? Here are the carnival participants, who will begin to move in a few moments. You can watch the preparations. Are you a former carnival queen? I thought so. Guys, got ready, tuned in, as I taught you, exhaled and walked forward along the Sambadrome without any second thoughts. Let's. We will do it. Are they real? Listen, uh. Listen, to be honest, with such a suit you have little chance. You are some kind of wrong mime. Even Morgan Freeman came here to be amazed. Isn't it luxurious? If you liked this costume, leave a comment with a plus sign. And if you didn't like it - poof. What do you understand about carnival? To negotiate participation in the carnival, you need a special person - a carnivalier. To negotiate participation in the carnival, you need a special person - a carnivalier. Only he can allow a person from the street like me to participate in the parade. - I welcome you to the parade of champions! Today the five best samba schools will take place at the Sambadrome! - Carnival is so big! It probably takes a lot of money to organize such a show? - One school spends about two million reais on the carnival. For costumes, platforms, to pay the carnivalier, to pay the workers. - How did you make so much money? - Some of the money comes from sponsors, some from the Ministry of Culture. - The most important question I want to know. I want to be there. Is this possible? - Well... Of course, you haven’t rehearsed with us all year, it’s not according to the rules, but we’ll figure something out. - Hurray, I will participate. - Congratulations! Shock, sensation! I managed to come to an agreement! Just $350 and I'll be part of the parade of winners at the Brazilian Carnival! Now I will cross this fence and stop being just a spectator! Now I'm part of the carnival! I passed. Finally, my sector is the farthest and cheapest and, frankly speaking, does not attract the most sophisticated audience. But I'll be at the carnival in a few moments. 3-2-1 the path to your dream has begun. A ticket to the carnival gives you the right to enter the sector, but there are no specific seats. Tribunes are simply stone steps on which people sit, eat, drink, kiss, dance and sleep. - Already? Now? - Right now! -Seriously? - Yes. - Enjoy! - I thought in the building. - Not here! Ah, the skirt. Second skirt. Bow. The head won't come off! So how? OK. Fireworks mean schools are ready! The carnival finale begins! Incredible! How is this possible? You know, even though they look very positive and joyful on TV, the atmosphere inside, behind the scenes, is quite tense. I wouldn't say everyone is super friendly and nice. Firstly, everyone is hot, cramped, heavy, the suit is quite heavy. You also have to smile somehow. - If you want peepi, do they give you a package? I disturbed everyone. Sorry. She's already angry with me. - Stand in this row. - Fine. Can I stand here? - You must go in formation. - Okay, fine. The carnival participants are not happy with visiting rich guests. You can understand them, they have been rehearsing movements all year and learning to keep in line, and then a person appears who does everything at the wrong time and spoils the overall picture. She's complaining about me! You know, for 5 years in a row I looked at this carnival from various TVs, searched for it on the Internet, and now I’m inside this picture! Do you even realize the scale? The school receives the main points from the judges for its platforms. The larger, more complex and colorful they are, the greater the chances of winning. Each school chooses the theme for the design of the platform and costumes independently and keeps it secret until the last moment in order to surprise competitors and the jury. For example, this one is dedicated to everyone’s favorite fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast”, this one is dedicated to the famous “Minas and Rio” railway, thanks to which the growth of the coffee industry began in Brazil. But the topic of slavery is raised especially vividly every year. An entire platform was dedicated to the Golden Law, which abolished slavery forever in Brazil. I saw magical magical creatures, and all the animals, and all kinds of costumes from different eras, and all this for 20 dollars, and what happens next? Next - extras! From three to five thousand people speak for one school. Their task is to dance and excite the crowd in colorful costumes. Do you agree that it’s boring to look at a lonely hut that sadly rolls along the sambadrome? But this is a completely different matter! Each school has its own banner - special standard bearers dance with it. Their task is to dance with the flag so that it never touches the ground. Separate points are awarded to the school for its queen. The more beautiful, more flexible and curvaceous the queen is, the higher the score. One school's performance lasts eighty minutes. For every minute of delay, points are deducted. Many of the carnival participants are performing at the sambadrome for the fifth, and some even the tenth, time. Brazilians participate in families. It is a great pride for them to perform at the carnival. The camera won't show this. What is going on here now and what is happening around me. People seemed to go crazy and waited for this for a whole year. This is probably one of the best acts I have seen in my life. There are only a few minutes left and we will enter the stadium! Olya Antipova herself will walk through the Sambadrome! Olya, make us feel good and a little ashamed. Beautiful! We're coming in already! [carnival music] It's very hard to jump. You're pouring sweat. Smile at the same time. No, the atmosphere here is great, you want to smile, but it’s hard. But no matter how hard it is, going with the carnival participants is much more fun. You dance in a stupid costume among feathers, sparkles, sequins and the carnival swirls around you. Yes, and in the farthest sector at number twelve, you are surrounded by sweaty people, energetic grandfathers and dancing grandmothers. But I noticed one trick - only from this sector can you see how carnival participants leave the sambodrome and are removed from the platform by a special crane. Oh, my Olechka is 36 in the 17th row. But there are no small roles, there are small actors. Listen, of course, I’m terribly tired, but it’s already over. Carnival is eight hours of non-stop fun and unrestrained dancing. This is not about the winners, not about the participants and not about special effects - this is about people who give a smile, beauty, give all their energy, to the last drop... But in return they receive much more - the most powerful impressions for life. - It’s like a fly took off! - Have a great weekend! - Rio, I love you already! - What do you understand about carnival? - A photo of a graceful doe. Having visited this miracle for the first time, I will say that the Brazilian carnival is a synthesis of all arts, it is ballet, and musical, and theater, and circus art, and a complex stunt and technical show, and performance, and Olya Antipova and it is simply amazing. Now I don’t know what to dream about next, conquer space or sink to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. That's it, I'm heading towards the dawn and a new life. Rio, I love you! During the week of Carnival, Rio earns a billion dollars from tourists. Now the sambadrome will be removed and next week they will come here for the rehearsal of the new carnival. And in a year the fairy tale will come to life again. - Hello! - Hello! - How are you? How do you like the carnival? - Look, it's amazing. I wanted to say thank you very much. - Did you see me? - Of course not. How can I see you in the 13th row. But it was incredible. - Yes, it seems to me that we need to film a separate episode about the carnival so that.. - Well, then you’ll film it yourself. It was “Heads and Tails. Megacities." See you in the next big city! - Bye! Anton, do you know what else? I flew in a helicopter! - Stop, stop. Can we walk slowly through the Sambadrome? -Come on. This is cool, come on! - So that I also feel like a participant. - Hello! Hello people! I'm here! - Listen, what about your helicopters? - Selfie! - Enough vanity! Your helicopters, yachts, luxury hotels, cars - it’s all alien to me.

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is the second largest city in Brazil, the country's most famous city, the main tourist destination of the Southern Hemisphere and the cultural capital of Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is one of the main economic and financial centers of Brazil, known throughout the world for its natural beauties, such as Sugar Loaf, Mount Corcovado with the statue of Christ, the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, as well as the Maracanã Stadium, Carnival, Bossa nova and samba. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is called the “Wonderful City” (Cidade Maravilhosa).

Rio de Janeiro is a unique city that harmoniously combines three spheres of human activity: work, leisure, sports. Firstly, the Rio business center provides excellent opportunities for doing business and working in Brazil, as it is one of the country's economic development policies (the headquarters of companies such as Petrobras, Globo and Vale are located in Rio de Janeiro). Secondly, in the southern zone of the city there are world-famous beaches of Brazil, such as Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as the world's largest tropical park inside the city - the Tijuca Forest - which makes Rio de Janeiro and Brazil attractive for leisure and recreation and tourism. As for the third area - sports - in Rio there is a cult of sports and a healthy lifestyle: there are bicycle paths almost everywhere, volleyball and football are actively practiced on the beaches, and fitness centers are very common. All this is in harmony with the unique nature of Rio de Janeiro, with its mountains, forests and the Atlantic coast (the landscape of Rio de Janeiro has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In the same time, Rio de Janeiro And Brazil– a city and a country of contrasts. We are talking about deep socio-economic inequality, about the huge gap between rich and poor in Rio and Brazil as a whole. While the standard of living in the elite areas of the city (Leblon, Gavea, Ipanema) corresponds to those in Scandinavian countries, the favelas, or slums of Rio and Brazil, are home to extremely poor people. 22% of the city's population lives in favelas, which are mostly located on the mountains.

Rio de Janeiro is an international city that annually hosts significant international events and activities: world championships in various sports (including the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Brazil in 2014 and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro). Janeiro in 2016), international summits and conferences such as the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, important music festivals such as Rock in Rio, and world religious summits (World Youth Day was held here in July 2013).

Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil from 1763 to 1960. In 1960, the capital was moved to the geographical center of Brazil - the city of Brasilia, in order to ensure a more even development of the country, as well as national security in the context of the Cold War. Today Rio-de Janeiro – capital of Brazil culturally, it has a rich history, a huge number of monuments, attractions and museums.

The population of the city of Rio de Janeiro in 2018 was 6,688,927 people, the population of the Rio metropolitan area was 13 million people, and the population of the state of Rio de Janeiro was 17.2 million people. Rio is the second largest city in Brazil (after Sao Paulo), ranked 3rd in South America and 23rd in the world. According to data on the ethnic composition of the population, whites make up 53.3%, mulattoes 33.6%, blacks 12.3%, and yellow and Indians 0.5%. Regarding the religious composition of Rio de Janeiro, the majority is Catholic (60.71%), followed by Protestants (17.65%) and no religion (13.33%).

Time in Rio de Janeiro differs from Moscow time by 7 hours (from the third Sunday of February to the third Sunday of October), or 6 hours (from the third Sunday of October to the third Sunday of February).

In conclusion, it is worth noting that Rio And Brazil, despite problems of socio-economic inequality, are an excellent place to live, work, study and relax in South America, which residents are proud of and tourists admire.

The place given to Rio de Janeiro on the world map is, frankly speaking, a gift of fate. The subequatorial climate with uniform precipitation throughout the year and virtually unchanged air temperature creates the conditions of a paradise on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Now this is a favorite place for the most discerning tourists and anyone who wants to enjoy the combination of sun, water, light sand, lush greenery and small rocky mountains.

From the history

“January River” - this is translated from Portuguese Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro). It was in January (January 1, 1502) that the Portuguese navigator Gaspar de Lemos discovered, in his opinion, the mouth of the river. In reality it was Guanabara Bay.

However, the reclaimed place still retained its current name, which became known throughout the world as a holiday paradise. A little over 50 years after Lemos discovered this land (in 1555), the French occupied it, but not for long - the Portuguese defended their territory and 10 years later (March 1, 1565) founded the port city of San Sebastian de Rio de Janeiro . The name of the Portuguese king San Sebastian I was directly related to this name of the city.

The city developed from the Portuguese colonists who formed the population of Rio from the 16th century. Gradually, news of a paradise on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean reached Europe. This led to the fact that in the middle of the 20th century, three quarters of the population of the state of Rio de Janeiro were Europeans. This influx of European emigrants subsequently decreased - Europe made a leap in its development. And Brazilian northerners – blacks and mulattoes – flocked to Rio in search of a better life. The well-known current crime situation in densely populated Rio de Janeiro is due precisely to this spontaneous internal migration.

After the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro is the second largest populated area. In 2010, the state's population was estimated at 16 million people, of which 56% were of European origin; the residents of the city of Rio were over six million people.

In the state of the same name, Rio de Janeiro is the administrative center, which was the capital of Brazil for almost 200 years - until 1960, losing this status to the city of Brasilia. Now the city of Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, which was united in 1975 with the state of Guanabara.

Why Rio de Janeiro is attractive

Local residents of Rio de Janeiro like to call themselves “Cariocas” (those living in the state - “fluminense”), and their city is semi-officially called “Amazing City”. This nickname has not yet been refuted; rather, on the contrary, it is confirmed by every traveler or tourist who arrives from anywhere in the world at any of the three airports in Rio. At the entrance of Guanabara Bay rises "Sugarloaf" - mountain, which has become the hallmark of the city. Everyone who is in Rio for the first time wants to climb it, especially since it is not difficult to do - there is a funicular railway here.

The view of the ocean and the city that opens from the “Sugar Loaf”, glowing with different lights in the evening, is a sight unique in any part of the world.

On another mountain - Corcovado - another well-known attraction - gigantic in size Statue of Christ the Redeemer, which was erected on the basis of a competition to create a symbol of the nation.

If you get to the statue by car, you will inevitably plunge into a real jungle within the city. This is the Tijuca State Reserve.

A stream of people rushes towards the statue. Observation deck at its foot is the best point for exploring the most beautiful city in the world.

A special tram stops 40 meters before the statue, from where you have to climb 200 steps of stairs (or take a lift). There is an opinion that some positive changes are taking place in the lives of those who have visited the foot of the 38-meter statue.

When talking about Rio de Janeiro, one cannot fail to mention its beaches.

Firstly, because there are a lot of them here, and secondly, because they suit every taste: for swimming, for swimming, for surfing and sailing lovers, for contemplating the rocky coast, for getting to know the national flavor, for enjoying the sunset. The length of all sandy beaches reaches 90 kilometers. The names of Rio de Janeiro beaches all over the world are associated with associations about the best holiday by the water. Washed by warm ocean water, kilometers of sandy coastline, bathed in sunlight, strewn with many bars, cafes and sports grounds - the very cocktail that has the power to stop time. The most famous of the beaches is Copacabana.

Since the 19th century, famous Brazilian carnivals and New Year's celebrations on the ocean have been held here, attracting up to 100 thousand spectators.

Anyone present will enjoy the combination of music, water and lights in the dark, and sun rays, ocean waters with warm beach sand in the daytime.

People come to Rio not only for tourism purposes or the desire to plunge into the waters of the ocean. Here, 22 years ago (1992), representatives of many countries of the world, concerned about the state of our planet, discussed issues of environmental conservation and overall development at the UN conference.

International winter games could also be held here. After all, where Rio de Janeiro is located, the ambient temperature will not force athletes to get used to local conditions. It is noteworthy that slight fluctuations in air temperature in the city throughout the year cause slight surprise to residents of other latitudes only because in July it is somewhat cooler than in January.

Landscapes of the most beautiful bay in the world, kilometers long beaches, picturesque granite rocks with lush greenery, not only colonial architecture, but also the most modern buildings in design, exotic plants and animals on the city streets, beautiful girls, bright temperament of the residents, and, of course , His Majesty the ocean - all this is where Rio de Janeiro is located.

In addition to developed industry (there are even diamond processing factories), the city has a large seaport, three railway stations, and airports. The National Library stores two million books, including the rarest ancient manuscripts. Theaters and drama schools, conservatories and museums confirm the high cultural level of the townspeople. And, of course, sports. Another Brazilian religion, according to Brazilians, is football. Brazilians are busy with it not only at the world’s largest football stadium, the Maracanã for 200 thousand people, created in 1960 specifically for the World Cup, but also on every beach, where, along with volleyball and tennis, footvolley is especially popular - a mixture of football and beach volleyball.

The energy of the city attracts anyone who wants to appreciate the uniqueness of the great Rio. It is not in vain that they say that you can only get to know and appreciate the “showcase of the country”, the “city of wonders” on the ocean shore if you stay here forever.

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Rio de Janeiro is the second most populous city in Brazil and the sixth in the Americas. It was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese. Rio de Janeiro has a population of over 6 million, according to 2015 estimates. The city ranks second in terms of level in Brazil. Rio is home to the headquarters of oil, mining and telecommunications companies, as well as two major corporations. The largest research center in Brazil is located here. Millions of tourists flock to Rio every year and the city is known for its magnificent carnivals and sandy beaches. In 2016, Rio was held here and became the first city in South America to host this sporting event.

Historical features

The population of Rio de Janeiro is deservedly proud of the beauty of their city. The architecture combines completely new buildings with buildings that are almost half a thousand years old. The history of the city began with the discovery of Guanabara Bay by Gaspar de Lemos. He was a Portuguese navigator. De Lemos' expedition mistook Guanabara Bay for the mouth of the river. The city was named accordingly. Translated from it translates as “January river”. In 1555, the French colony of Henriville was founded on the island of Serigipe. Ten years later, Portuguese troops landed near this place. The area at the foot of the fortification was chosen as the base of operation and was called San Sebastian di Rio de Janeiro. The hostilities continued for two years, but the Portuguese won. Thus began the development of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

In 1763, it became a new impetus for the development of the city given the Napoleonic wars. In 1821, Brazilian independence was declared. During this period, the population of Rio de Janeiro was only 113 thousand people. The city became the capital of the now Brazilian Empire. In 1889, further changes occurred. Brazil was transformed into a republic. According to the census, the population of Rio de Janeiro in 1890 was already 520 thousand people. In 1920 it exceeded a million people. In 1960, Brasilia became the capital of the country. This somewhat slowed down the further development of the city. In 1980, the population of Rio de Janeiro exceeded five million people. Now the city is the capital of the state of the same name.

Zoning

Most often, the city is divided into the following parts:

• Center. This is the historical heart of the city.
• South Zone. This is a tourist rich area.
• Northern Zone. where representatives of the middle class live.
• Western Zone. There are traditionally three more districts here: Santa Cruz, Campo Grande and the newer and richer district of Barra da Tijuca.

Central Zone

This area is the historical and financial heart of Brazil. The population of Rio de Janeiro that lives there is 41,142 thousand people. However, the area is predominantly commercial. Modern skyscrapers and historical buildings coexist peacefully in it. Among the attractions of the Center are Paco Imperial, the historical residence of the Portuguese rulers, Brazil, the churches of the Calendarium, San José, Santa Lucia, Our Lady, Santa Rita, San Francisco de Paula and the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Benedict. The Central Zone of Rio is home to the Municipal Theater and the National Library, as well as several museums. The Lapa district is also located here. It is known for its historical monuments and nightlife.

South

This area is located between the Tijuca Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and Guanabara Bay. Most of the spa resorts and hotels are located here, such as Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. In the Southern Zone there is a large part of the Tijuca National Park, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and therefore the famous cable car, Corvocado Hill, on which stands the famous This is the richest area of ​​​​Rio. Every year it is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world.

North

This area begins in Grand Tijuca, west of the Center, and extends many kilometers inland. It was previously known for having one of the world's largest football stadiums, which can accommodate 199 thousand people. The World Cup final was held here in 1950. Now its capacity has been slightly reduced due to new safety requirements. It was recently reconstructed. Now it can accommodate 80 thousand people. It hosted the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Northern Zone is also home to an international airport, Federal and National Universities, and the best samba schools in the country. There are about 100 slums in this area. Among the main districts of the Northern Zone are the following:

• Alto da Boa Vista.
• Tijuca. The population of Rio de Janeiro, who lives in this district, is 181.810 thousand people.
• Villa Isabel. If you look at how much of the population of Rio de Janeiro lives in this district, it is 189.310 thousand people.
• Mayer. About 400 thousand people.
• San Cristovao. About 85 thousand people.
• Madureira. About 372 thousand people.
• Penha. About 186 thousand people.
• Manguinhoz.
• Fundao.
• Olario.

West

This zone occupies more than half of the city's area. There are many attractions and the highest peak in Rio, Pico da Pedra Branca (1024 meters). The most famous districts of the Western Zone are: Campo Grande and Santa Cruz. The elite district of Barra da Tijuca is also located in this part of the city.

Santa Cruz

This district is developing quite dynamically. If we consider what population lives here in Rio de Janeiro, it is about 217 thousand people. This is one of the most numerous districts. People with both high incomes and poor live here. However, in terms of density, it is at the end of the list, since it occupies a fairly large area. Campo Grande is an industrial area. Huge areas are still empty, so it has great potential for further dynamic development.

Campo Grande

The population of the city of Rio de Janeiro exceeds six million people. More than three hundred thousand of them live in the Campo Grande district, which is located in the Western Zone. It is the most numerous in the city. Today the district is developing dynamically. A huge number of students live here. As for industry and commerce, it is in this district that companies from other regions have often opened offices recently.

Barra da Tijuca

The population of this district is growing at the fastest rate. If in 1991 99 thousand people lived here, then in 2010 there were already 301. Barra da Tijuca is known for its beaches, lakes, rivers and rich lifestyle. Only 5% of Rio's population lives here. However, they transfer 30% of taxes to the city budget. Barra da Tijuca is considered one of the most developed districts in all of Brazil. It is a cultural, economic and administrative center. Barra da Tijuca is the safest district in Rio as there are no slums. It is in this district that celebrities and football stars often buy their homes. Many events associated with the 2016 Summer Olympics took place in Barra da Tijuca, so foreigners could see its modern beauty with their own eyes.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, population 6.4 million. Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded on both sides by mountains and the sea. The main attraction of Rio is the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

The city of Ostap Bender’s “crystal dream,” where, as the great schemer believed, “everyone wears white pants,” actually turned out to be a city of contrasts. Rio de Janeiro is famous for the annual Brazilian carnival, but at the same time the city has a consistently high crime rate, and the slopes of the surrounding mountains are home to squalid housing - favelas - the poorest areas of the city.
The Portuguese founded Rio de Janeiro in the mid-16th century. The Gulf of Guanabara itself, on the western shore of which the metropolis is located, was discovered on January 1, 1502 by Gaspar de Lemos. True, the Portuguese navigator mistook the bay for the mouth of a large river, and this misunderstanding gave the name to the city: “January River”.

Rio de Janeiro was the capital for many years: first of a colony, then of the united kingdom of Portugal and Brazil, then of the Brazilian Empire and, finally, until 1960, of the Republic of Brazil.

The main attraction and real symbol of Rio de Janeiro is the statue of Christ the Redeemer. It took about 9 years to build and opened in October 1931. In 2007, about 90 million Internet users voted to include the monument among the seven “new wonders of the world.”

The statue of Christ the Redeemer is located in the Tijuca National Park on the top of Mount Corcovado. The height of the sculpture with a pedestal is 38 meters, weight is 635 tons, arm span is 28 meters.

The highest point in Rio de Janeiro, the sculpture is regularly targeted by electrical discharges. Most often, for some reason, the right hand suffers; in 2013 and 2014, lightning chipped off fragments of the fingers. For express repair of the statue, a reserve of the stone from which it is made has been created.

At the foot of the statue, at an altitude of more than 700 meters above sea level, there is an observation deck with panoramic views of the city and the bay.

Every year, about 2 million tourists climb to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. The railway helps ensure this flow. It was built at the end of the 19th century. Its length is 3.8 km, the journey to the top takes 20 minutes.

The idea of ​​erecting a statue of Christ the Redeemer arose in 1921 on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Brazil's national independence. All the details of the monument were made in France; they were delivered to the top of Mount Corcovado by rail.

Botafogo is a prestigious area (and the beach of the same name) in the southeast of Rio de Janeiro. Mostly wealthy upper class people and businessmen live here.

"A bay within a bay." The artificial bay Marina da Gloria was built in 2006 for the Pan American Games in Rio for sailing competitions. Yachtsmen competed here during the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Business center of Rio de Janeiro. The large bridge over Guanabara Bay is visible in the background.

Nestled among the high-rise buildings in the center of Rio is the Municipal Opera and Ballet Theater in Plaza Cinelandia. Opened in 1909. A Brazilian and a Frenchman reached the finals of the architects' competition. The Brazilian turned out to be the son of the local prefect. In order to suppress accusations of favoritism, the final project of the municipal theater in the neo-Renaissance style was adopted in the form of a compilation of ideas from domestic and overseas authors.

Throughout the 20th century, due to the growing population of the city, the theater was reconstructed and expanded several times. Today it accommodates more than 2,300 spectators.

The Carioca Aqueduct in downtown Rio de Janeiro is a prime example of colonial architecture and engineering. Maximum height 17.6 meters. From the middle of the 18th century, it delivered water from the Carioca River to the population of the city. Before this, water was carried to Rio, surrounded by swamps, by hand.

Since the end of the 19th century, the aqueduct, which stopped working as intended, has served as a railway bridge. It is served by the only remaining St. Teresa tram in the city. A popular route connects the city center with the Santa Teresa area. It was closed in 2011 after a disaster and the death of 6 people. Having strengthened security measures, traffic was resumed in 2015.

The famous Selaron Staircase gained fame at the end of the 20th century, when the Chilean artist Jorge Selaron decided to mosaic the steps of the stairs near his home in the center of Rio. The poor Brazilian colleague was helped by artists from all over the world; tiles for the mosaic in red, yellow, blue and green (the colors of the Brazilian flag) were sent from 60 countries, including Russia.

The length of the staircase passing through two blocks exceeds 120 meters, it has more than 200 steps. In one of them in 2013, the body of Jorge Selaron was found with burns from an ignited solvent. The artist died next to the work that made him famous. The causes of death remained unclear. The police did not rule out the possibility of murder or suicide.

Cultural Center of the Navy. The historic headquarters building of the Brazilian Navy was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Today in the museum's exhibition you can see sea vessels and a submarine, as well as a ship from the First World War. The center also organizes sightseeing tours around the waters of Guanabara Bay.

Presidential Vargas Avenue. In the background is Snake Island with the center of the Brazilian Navy.

A monument of colonial architecture and one of the main religious buildings in Brazil is the Catholic Church of Candelaria on President Vargas Avenue. According to legend, having fulfilled their oath, two Spaniards built it at the beginning of the 17th century: their ship “Candelaria” was almost destroyed by a storm, and the passengers promised heaven to build a church if they were saved.

The heart of the historical part of Rio de Janeiro is Carioca Square. Santos Dumont Airport is in the background.

On a hill next to Carioca Square is located one of the oldest buildings in Rio - the Monastery of St. Anthony. Its history begins in 1592, when the first Franciscans arrived in Rio de Janeiro, and a few years later they began to build the first buildings on Mount St. Anthony.

Headquarters of Petrobras, Brazil's state-controlled and world's seventh largest oil and gas company. Local residents do not like the non-standard 29-story gray building made of reinforced concrete and call it a “monster.” On the right in the photo is the building of the state national development bank of more familiar forms.

Monumental Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro. The building was built in the modernist style in 1964–1979. The cathedral is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Saint Sebastian.

The shape of the cathedral is a truncated cone 75 meters high. Up to 20 thousand people can be inside.

The Museum of Tomorrow is a large exhibition and conference center dedicated to the environmental and social problems of Brazil and the entire planet.

The futuristic form of the Museum of Tomorrow complex was designed and implemented by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The total area of ​​the center exceeds 15,000 square meters. m.

The “Museum of Tomorrow” uses its own electricity: it is generated by solar panels located on the cantilever roof of the building; during the day they automatically turn after the luminary.

Rio Branco Avenue in the center of Rio de Janeiro.

The unique Sambodrome street was built in 1984 specifically for the organized holding of the legendary Brazilian carnivals and other mass public events.

The Sambodrome is a 700-meter street with stands for 80 thousand people. During the 2016 Olympics, archers competed at the Sambodrome.

Contrasts. A common sight in Rio: shacks in the shadow of mirrored skyscrapers.

One of the main prides of football-crazy Rio residents is the Maracanã stadium. Until the end of the 20th century, the arena was the largest in the world, it could accommodate up to 200 thousand spectators. However, after a series of reconstructions dictated by safety requirements, the stadium abandoned virtually free standing places. Today the Maracana seats just under 80 thousand spectators and has lost the palm. In 2016, the stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games.

Brazil Central Train Station. The station has existed since 1858; the modern building in the art deco style was built in 1943 and today is one of the architectural dominants of Rio de Janeiro. Up to 700 thousand passengers pass through the central station every day.

The Central Station tower is topped with a clock on all sides. An interesting detail: the four dials often show different times. It's not a matter of different time zones. It’s just that the mechanisms regularly break down, and the clock stops on one side or the other.

Next to the Central Station is the so-called Duca de Caxias Palace, the high-rise building of the central command of the Brazilian Army.

Launched in 1979, the Rio de Janeiro Metro has 4 lines and about 40 stations. Today, the Rio metropolitan area in Brazil is the second largest after São Paulo.

Brazilian cemetery.

The building of the Museum of the History of Brazilian Firefighters. Regular fire departments in Brazil were created in 1856 by order of Emperor Pedro II.

Tiradentes Square. Named in honor of the national hero and revolutionary Joaquín José da Silva Xavier (a dragoon officer studied dentistry in his youth, which is why he received the nickname “Tiradentes” - “tooth puller”). He participated in a conspiracy against Portuguese colonial rule and was executed in this square on April 21, 1792. In the center of the square is Rio's oldest public statue, erected in 1862. This is an equestrian figure of the first Emperor of Brazil, Pedro I, who proclaimed the country's independence.

Snake Island. It houses a complex of buildings and structures serving the Brazilian naval forces: shipyards, an arsenal, the headquarters and central hospital of the Navy, the main command of the Marine Corps, etc.

The aircraft carrier "Sao Paulo" at the pier on Snake Island. Built in France, it has been in service with the Brazilian Navy since 2000.

Brazilian Navy frigate Bosisio (F 48) in dry dock on Snake Island.

The longest (13,290 meters) and highest (72 meters) bridge across Guanabara Bay in Brazil. Connects the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi. Built in 1974 and named after the then head of state, President Costa e Silva, the initiator of the crossing.

One of the two main airports in Rio de Janeiro is Santos Dumont. Named after Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont.

The legendary Copacabana is a 4-kilometer sandy beach located south of the center of Rio de Janeiro. It got its name from the name of a fishing village that was once located here. The Avenida Atlantica promenade runs along the beach. In the 50s of the 20th century, representatives of the artistic bohemia settled here, today wealthy Brazilians bought up houses on the embankment. Copacabana regularly hosts concerts with huge crowds. In 1994, Rod Stewart's performance with 3.5 million spectators was included in the Guinness Book of Records.

The Copacabana Palace, the most prestigious hotel in Rio, faces the beach. The complex consists of an 8-story main building and a 14-story additional building.

Copacabana. Almost all of Rio de Janeiro is located between hills and mountains.


Ipanema is another famous place on the map of Rio (including thanks to the popular musical composition “The Girl from Ipanema”). A prestigious area in the southern part of Rio and the beach of the same name.

In the Indian language, “Ipanema” means “smelly water.” However, this epithet has an indirect relation to today’s Rio region: this piece of land in the 19th century belonged to a certain businessman and was named after his family estate in a completely different region of Brazil.

Arpoador. A rocky cape that actually separates the beaches of Ipanema on one side, and Praia do Diabo and Copacabana on the other. The tiny peninsula is known for its big waves and attracts surfers.

Leblon beach. It received its name in honor of the Frenchman Leblon, the owner of one of the farms that were located in the area in the 19th century.

Favelas. Another symbol of Rio de Janeiro, this time infamous. There are areas of poor illegal slums in almost all underdeveloped countries, but only the favelas of Rio de Janeiro have become famous throughout the world.

There are several thousand favelas in the city. Essentially, these are mini-states within a state. Federal authorities practically do not interfere in favela affairs. The standard of living here is very low, often there are no basic amenities - schools, hospitals, etc.

Favelas have an extremely unfavorable crime situation and terrible sanitary conditions.

The largest favela in Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil is Rocinha. Its population is estimated at 200 thousand people.

Rocinha is a real city within a city. Unlike other favelas, there are several medical and social institutions and even its own television station. Despite warnings, tourists often visit the area at their own risk.

On the eve of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, massive police and army “clean-ups” were carried out in the favelas. However, it was never possible to establish complete government control in an area of ​​rampant poverty and thriving drug trafficking.

Monolith rock of Pedra da Gávea. Together with Mount Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, it has the status of a national park.