a shared bond between cariocas can be seen by visitors on a daily basis - one might hear men and women refer to others affectionately by calling them  'filho' or 'filha', meaning 'my son' or 'my daughter,' despite any blood relations, and irrespective of age -  in any sense, age is not relevant since as long as cariocas are alive, they are well and young.

cariocas' gestures of kindness are visible in most parts of the city - when visitors are on the bus they might see a local, who is sitting down, offer to hold the heavy backpack of a stranger standing near by, or a young individual jump to offer their seat to a senior - when at the beach, cariocas interact on all levels including service staff, young children, friendly teens and everyone in between.

visitors who really pay attention will be truly touched by the warm and connection existing between the locals of rio de janeiro - this atmosphere surrounds cariocas and they naturally spread that ideology to their offspring and friends from foreign countries - visiting rio is a wonderful experience for the traveler who wants to live free and in the moment.