Rio de Janeiro “River of January” is the second largest city of Brazil and South America, behind São Paulo, and the third larges metropolitan area in South America, behind and Buenos Aires. Rio de Janeiro is famous for its natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Some of the most famous landmarks in additional to the beaches include the giant statue of Jesus, know as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovada mountain. [1]
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro