Rio de Janeiro is still beautiful.

This third largest city in America do Sul unfolds over and between several mountains on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, lined up under a 700-meter-high statue of Christ.

Rio will make you fall in love and question; “What would it be like to live in this city and enjoy the sun all year round?”, beautiful beaches, always smiling people, and samba parties can start spontaneously at any time.

The fastest way to the heart of Rio is to be open to making friends.

Is not difficult. All you have to do is rent a beach chair in Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon and you will be approached by a resident who just wants to share a beautiful ephemeral moment and let you in on the true secrets of this city.

Key Facts About Vacation Rentals in the Wonderful City!

For a fabulous view that ticks the boxes without having to wait hours in the heat, opt for a sunset cocktail atop Sugarloaf Mountain.

You can see everything from Guanabara Bay to the Dois Irmãos Mountains without the crowds.

What Bourbon Street is to New Orleans, Lapa is to Rio.

During the day, be sure to check out Escadaria Selaron, Rio's famous staircase adorned with multicolored tiles, created by the homonymous Chilean artist in honor of the Brazilian people.

Then come back at night, when people from all over the city gather to drink caipirinhas under the arches. For something even more authentic, put Clube dos Democráticos on your agenda.

Built in 1931, this art deco dance hall is on the 2nd floor of a former Portuguese colonial house and has live forró (sexy northeast accordion and triangle music) on Wednesday nights. For a pre-libation, head around the corner to Bar da Cachaça, a small, postage-stamp-sized bar with local artisanal cachaças like corn greens, açaí and peanuts.

The Carioca way of living!

There are a variety of bohemian neighborhoods dotted around this concrete city, but one of the hotbeds of design today is the Jardim Botânico neighborhood.

Taking its name from the veritable botanical garden it surrounds, the collection of restored colonial buildings is home to the city's best restaurants, art galleries and innovative boutiques.

With orchids hanging from the palm trees, this is where you'll find that Rio postcard you've been waiting for.

The Dona Coisa boutique is the epitome of jungle meets fashion meets art.

A concept store that not only shows what Brazilian minds are thinking today, but has a delicious café hidden upstairs.

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