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at a glance

rio de janeiro is one of the most beautiful, culturally diverse, and socially complex cities in the world - natural beauty and human achievement add to and contra pose each other to define an intriguing urban and cultural conglomerate that cannot be easily studied or explained.

we limited our introduction to an overall glimpse of the city's history, economy, life, and culture. 

this website is meant as starting point,   and as a basic frame of reference for visitors interested in getting a bit closer to the soul of this incredible city known, in all her complexity, as the cidade maravilhosa, or 'marvelous city.' 

mostly famous for its carnival celebrations and its breathtaking beaches and stunning natural landscapes,   rio de janeiro is also a cosmopolitan city rich of history, culture, architecture, museums, music, and arts.      arrow-back      arrow-forward

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