Rio de janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of rio de janeiro, brazil Its capital is the city of rio de janeiro, which was the capital of the portuguese colony of brazil from 1763 to 1815, of the following united kingdom of portugal, brazil and the algarves from 1815 to 1822, and of later independent brazil as a kingdom and republic from 1822 to 1960. It is located on the atlantic ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of south america, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centers.
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Planning a trip to rio
Rio de janeiro is packed with great things to do and places to go
But where do you begin Cut through the noise with time out’s recommendations of the best attractions, restaurants, bars,. Its “urban setting,” tucked dramatically between and amid. Welcome to the guide to rio de janeiro that will help you quickly and easily discover what you need to see and do while you are in one of the world’s most exciting and beautiful cities (and how to get there).
Rio de janeiro has an area of 43,653 km 2 (16,855 sq mi)
