for those who are beginning to discover rio de janeiro, we include below and overview of the city's history and culture, along with a brief introduction of many of the aspects that make of rio the 'cidade maravilhosa'.

each chapter gives a general framework of the city, and together are an ideal read to put into perspective and better understand all the detailed information that is available in the main site.

the main site is accessible via this link, and provides information and direct access to a plethora of original content and sources useful for both tourism and general reserach.