for those who wish to take a look at some of the attractions of the city, this wonderful 360-degrees video by brasil 360º experience, allows viewers to navigate the footage, which includes views from the Christ the redeemer statue, the inside of the cable car on the way up to the sugar loaf, the botanical garden, lapa's arches, and the royal portuguese reading room. 

another fascinating virtual tool is the map posted on this page by airpano - by selecting one of the available landmarks on the left, a 360-degree view of the surrounding appears, easy to navigate using the cursor and the arrow keys.