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Brazil is the largest country in South America and It is the fifth largest country in the world. The capital is Rio de janeiro We visited this country in November 2012.
The magical city of Rio de Janeiro with a view of Morro Dois Irmãos - Two Brothers Hill
The magical city of Rio de Janeiro
This iconic view of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The Beach spans roughly 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of white sand.
Copacabana Beach is without a doubt one of the most iconic beaches in the world.
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, taken from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain
An aerial view of Rio de Janeiro, specifically looking over the Flamengo neighborhood toward the city center.
A breathtaking aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
The view looking over Botafogo Bay toward Corcovado Mountain, taken from the top of Sugarloaf mountain
The Santos Dumont Airport (SDU),in Rio de Janeiro. Known for its stunning location in Guanabara Bay, the airport is a hub for domestic flights and is famous for its challenging and scenic approach.
At the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. This iconic peak rises approximately 1,300 feet (396 meters) above the harbor. The summit provides clear vistas of Flamengo Beach, the Rio skyline, and the surrounding mountains.
The Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro
This photo is taken from the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain overlooking the city and the entrance to Guanabara Bay.
The Statueof Augusto Ferreira Ramos (1860–1939), the Brazilian engineer who envisioned and built the cable car system. This photo is taken at Morro da Urca (Urca Hill), the intermediate station for the famous Sugarloaf Cable Car
Christ the Redeemer located on the summit of Mount Corcovado, stands at 98 feet (30 m) tall. Looming over Rio de Janeiro at a staggering total height of 2,300 feet
Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The view of Christ the Redeemer in a cloudy day. There is no other word to describe Corcovado other than Extraordinary! The view is spectacular; the statue itself is awe-inspiring. .
This beautiful view shows Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) in the Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. It’s called "Red Beach" because the sand can take on a reddish hue at sunset.
The interior of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro, it is a modernist architectural landmark famous for its pyramid-like shape and towering stained glass.
The Botanical Garden in Rio, called Jardim Botânico
Various orchid species inside the Orchid Garden of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden.
A multi-tiered decorative waterfall in the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
This is Lago Frei Leandro (Frei Leandro Lake), located within the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden |
