Rio de Janeiro is more than a city - it’s a feeling, a way of life.

And this is your guide to being part of it.

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Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro featuring Sugarloaf Mountain, beachfront, and city roads along the coast.
Visitor photographing Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, one of the city’s top attractions.
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Karina is a Rio-born architect and traveler, and the creator of Going to Rio — a local guide to experiencing the best of Rio de Janeiro.