Pedra da Gávea
The most famous landmark is called "Christ Redeemer" (Cristo Redentor) and is a large statue of Christ standing 38 meters high. It is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It had its corner stone set in 1922 and its opening on October 12, 1931. Another famous landmark could be considered to be: Sugarloaf Mountain.
Corcovado mountain (the one with Jesus on top)
Rio de Janeiro is not landlocked; it is located near the Atlantic Ocean. The city is famous for its beautiful beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, which attract tourists from all over the world.
Carnaval
There are no deserts in or near Rio de Janeiro. It is a tropical area.
Rio de Janeiro
rio de janeiro
It is Rio de Janeiro.
Carnival
It is the Rio Grand
The Christ the Reedemer statue (Cristo redentor in Portuguese)
Pão de Açúcar is a Portuguese equivalent of 'Sugarloaf Mountain'. It's a famous, cherished landmark of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On top of the mountain is the equally famous, cherished landmark of the statue 'O Cristo Redentor' ['Christ the Redeemer'].