Diversity reigns supreme in many of these carioca relations, regardless of age, race, gender, region, religion, ethnicity, and lifestyle - everyone is welcome and celebrated - one of the rio de janeiro's most impressive assets is its diverse culture - a melting pot of different ethnicities and traditions makes it one of the most interesting and exciting places to visit.

modern day brazilians boast a range of racial and cultural origins - native indian, african, and european ancestry contributed to a rich history and multicultural population - along with immigration from around the globe brasilians tend to fluctuate between a variety of styles physical characteristics.