Rio de Janeiro City Breaks

Rio de Janeiro City Breaks - Glitzy beach life
Rio de Janeiro is undeniably one of the most visually stunning cities in the world. Sandwiched between soaring peaks and glistening beaches, it has more than its fair share of iconic sights to savour. Top of the list are the evocative statue of Christ the Redeemer and the eccentric looking Sugarloaf Mountain. Despite conspicuous poverty Rio city breaks will witness glamour on a grand scale. The legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are symbolic of Brazil's laid back fun loving lifestyle and provide an uncompromising view of the city's unwavering obsession with beauty.

City Breaks in Rio de Janeiro - Hot Latin nights of music and dance
Rio nights are hot in every sense with an intoxicating energy found nowhere else in the world. The whole city resounds to the samba beat which is like a religion to the local 'Cariocas'. Check out the Lapla and Botifago districts for the hottest all night bars and clubs. There is only one thing livelier than a Rio de Janeiro city break - a city break during the Rio carnival! Expect a marathon samba-fest of dazzling and barely legal costumes, street parades, glitzy balls and full on partying. Go to the vast Sambadromo for nonstop dance competitions, spectacular pyrotechnics and addictive Latin rhythms.

Rio de Janeiro City Breaks - Explore a colourful past
There is plenty of chance to slow things right down and catch your breath during a Rio short break. History buffs will enjoy a visit to the sumptuous art deco Copacabana Palace Hotel or baroque Candelaria Church. Rio's inspiring History Museum is an Aladdin’s cave of colonial treasures and exotic South American artefacts. Shopping city breaks in Rio de Janeiro are as glamorous as any classic European capital in its swanky boutiques and mega malls of elegant Barra da Tijuca district. The best advertisement for the city is its people themselves. The spirit and boundless energy of its citizens in spite of widespread poverty is what makes it such an uncompromising and memorable experience.