Welcome to Rio de Janeiro
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The colourful, charismatic party capital of Latin America is one of the most vibrant places on earth. Watched over by Christ the Redeemer that sits on top of the city’s landmark Corcovado Mountain, the historic city is known the world over for its magnificent New Year firework display on Copacabana beach, its explosive carnival, its colourful people and its outstanding natural landscape. If you love dancing, shopping, golf, dining on exquisite cuisine or the thrill of fabulous water sports you won’t be disappointed by Rio.
Facts
| Population | 11.8 million |
| Currency | Brazilian Real R$ = 100 centavos |
| Opening hours | Shops are open from 9 am through to around 6 pm although smaller shops and those in tourist areas often stay open later. Banks open from 9am to 4pm weekdays. |
| Website | www.rioguiaoficial.com.br, www.braziltravelinformation.com, www.ilhagrande.com |
| Newspapers | O Globo, Jornal do Brasil, Jornal do Commerci, Jornal Copacabana, O Dia, Tribuna da Imprensa, Jornal da Barra |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 190 Fire: 193 Ambulance: 192 |
| Tourist information | Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau. RIOTUR- Empresa de Turismo do Município do Rio de Janeiro Praça Pio X, 119 - Centro 20040-020 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ +55 2271 7121/ 713 E-mail: riotur.riotur@pcrj.rj.gov.br www.rioconventionbureau.com.br |
