Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown ...

If you come to Rio to revel in samba and other Brazilian music, Lapa is the place for you. This festive neighborhood ignites at night when locals swing their hips and sip on delectable cocktails.

Started in 1922 and completed in 1931, the monument – made of concrete and covered ... Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year.