INTERESTING FACTS

-Second-largest city in Brazil

-Means “River of January" 

-Famous for beaches, like Ipanema Beach

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

WEATHER & CLIMATE 

Summer Months: December - January 

Winter Months: June - August 

-Tropical climate, fairly warm all year-round 

FAMOUS DISHES & FOODS 

FEJOIADA

MOQUECA DE CAMARAO 

FAROFA

-Black bean stew made with beef and pork 

-Seafood stew made with garlic, onions, and shrimp

-Toasted yucca and cassava flour

CLOTHING STYLE

-Breezy cotton t-shirts, dresses, shorts 

-Jeans, flip flops, and sandals

-Resembles Western style attire 

TYPES OF MUSIC 

SAMBA

CHORO

BOSSA NOVA

-Dance music, 

symbolizes Brazil 

-Upbeat and happy

-Uses African rhythms

-A mix of samba and American jazz

FAMOUS LANDMARKS

-Christ the Redeemer

-Largest Art Deco statue in the world

-Weighs 365 tons 

-One of the seven World Wonders 

WHY SHOULD TOURISTS VISIT?

-Enjoy the fun dance culture 

-Diverse ethnicities and populations 

-Has been a location for national events (i.e. FIFA)