Sarah Brown Standing high above Rio's bustling metropolis at 1,296 feet, Pão de Açúcar, or the Sugarloaf Mountain, cascades over the picturesque Guanabara Bay. From Praia Vermelha (Red Beach ...

Jutting out of the Atlantic like a stony sentinel, the mountain affords ... It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565.

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captivates with ... Take in breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain, wander through the artistic streets of Lapa, and unwind in the serene Jardim Botânico.

While stunning in full daylight, sunrise brings a golden glow to Rio de Janeiro's cityscape, built across the mountainous terrain of Brazil's Atlantic coast. Our image features Sugarloaf Mountain ...

An interactive map of Rio de Janeiro has just been released with photos, paintings, and graphic representations, all dated and geographically identified. With imagineRio, it is possible to follow more ...