Rio de Janeiro is surely be liked even by the most experienced traveller, as it is considered one of the most spectacular cities on the planet. Rio de Janeiro is famous for its picturesque sceneries, as the city occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world. It is impossible not to like the place where high mountains meet the sea. The local guides from PrivateGuide offer you to enjoy the best view of the city open from Sugar Loaf Mountain. 

The tour guides never miss the opportunity to show you Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, well known landmark of Rio and at the same time one of the «New 7 Wonders of the World». As the city is conditionally divided into several parts, rely on the professionalism of local guides, who plan your trip around Rio. The district called Zona Sul has a lot of sights and famous beaches. Visiting Zona Norte, you will be able to see world famous «maracana» Stadium. If you are fond of shopping, head for Zona Oeste, which holds a plenty of malls. The central city area of Rio de Janeiro is full of historic monuments and public buildings. The tourists are shown the Municipal Theatre, the National Museum of Fine Art, the Itamaraty Palace, the National History Museum, and the National Library. Doubtless, the personal guides help sun-lovers and holiday-makers to enjoy various beach activities, as there are 62 miles of beaches that flank Rio de Janeiro. Hikers and trekkers will appreciate the Tijuca Forest, the biggest urban forest in the world, which was completely replanted during the second half of the 19th century.

The safest way to tour the city is to hire a driver in order to avoid the favelas (slums). A trip to Rio de Janeiro is a chance to visit the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, to see a lot of cultural and historic places, to enjoy gorgeous mountains, and verdant rainforests fronting deep blue sea. But the most important reason to visit Rio de Janeiro is to take part in the world famous carnival, held annually in January or February. During carnival the samba schools parade through the streets in their brilliant costumes.