rio de janeiro is a mesmerizing city, vibrant in nature, colors and culture, and its spirited carioca people who congregate regularly to enjoy the company and closeness of one other - rio is truly a sort of everlasting city, ageless in such a way that it allows a relaxed rapport between generations young and old, without any awkwardness whatsoever. 

at a typical 'churrasco', or barbeque at someone's home, it is completely common to be surrounded by many high-spirited friends and perhaps, an even livelier grandmother too, all involved in light-hearted banter and witty repartee - the merriment of family and friends is extremely intergenerational, and just another illustration of how integrated rio is. 

the cultural and social inclusion of those within rio de janeiro involves oodles of joy and laughter, great food and delicious desserts, and some very nice cold beers - all just merely a backdrop to the life of carioca's, whose animated and positive style is truly a unique life-force to rio de janeiros's tropical paradise.