the
west zone
was one of the most recent areas of rio to be developed, as it
was virtually bare up until the mid twentieth century. nowadays
it is
home to about three million cariocas.
this number is set
to rise dramatically over the coming years, as the area is
the fastest growing district in the
city. the
west zone
is characterized by its large buildings, big open spaces,
growing retail sector, well preserved natural vegetation, and
clean beaches.