The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro ... since the vantage point is the best in the city.

Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

The best time to visit ... Also, expect crowds on the main city beaches when temperatures hover in the mid-80s (or higher). This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall ...

Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese. Freya: He’s training for a special event. Rodge: Awesome, I’ll train too! Freya: Haha, ok. First he surfs at Copacabana Beach ...