One aspect that lends Cariocas their distinct spirit is the tendency to incorporate influences from many different cultures in a charming and playful style.

Over the past century, the laid back atmosphere, beautiful scenery and open-hearted people of Rio have acted as 'muse' for great authors, poets, and composers such as Tom Jobin and Vinicius de Moraes, creators of the landmark Bossa Nova song 'Garota de Ipanema' (Girl from Ipanema).

These same aspects of the city have attracted some of the most talented artists from around the world, and a great influx of human capital has instigated phenomenal developments in the cultural produce of the city.