Rio is the former capital, second largest city in Brazil, and is the most visited city in the southern hemisphere. The city is well known for it’s natural beauty which includes Christ the Redeemer Statue (named one of the new seven wonders of the world), Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Copacabana & Impanema Beaches to name a few. Rio is the home of the famous Maracana Stadium which will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals and the 2016 Olympics. Football is the cities biggest passion and Rio is home to many of the country’s largest and most popular clubs such as Flamengo, Fluminense, Botofogo, Vasco de Gama and many more.
Language: Portuguese
Population: 6.3 Million
Currency: Brazilian Reais
Climate: January – March: Avg High 84-86 & Avg Low 73-74
April – June: Avg High 77-82 & Avg Low 65-71
July – September: Avg High 77-78 & Avg Low 65-66
October – December: Avg High 78-83 & Avg Low 68-72