5 Most Famous Tourist Attractions In Rio De Janeiro

2014 World Cup fever has poisoned most of the inhabitants of the earth. Hundreds of thousands of people are even willing to come all the way to Brazil only to watch the action of the famous footballers from around the world in getting the World Cup trophy.
For those of you who are interested to visit Brazil, there is no harm in also for taking the time to visit some of the famous tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro.
Here we present 5 Most Famous Tourist Attractions In Rio De Janeiro.

1.Kristus the Redeemer

Perched above an altitude of 710 meters at the peak of Corcovado, the statue of Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer stood quietly with his hands on his back, staring at the city of Rio de Janeiro. The construction of this statue started in 1922, during the heyday of the Art Deco movement. Visitors can reach it by climbing the statue vertical cog train.
From the bottom of the top of Corcovado, the visitors then climb hundreds of steps to reach the top. For those of you who are too old to climb the stairs or even feel lazy to do so, no elevators and escalators are now available to shorten your trip.

2.Copacabana

Copacabana is a region located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro residents call copacabana as cariocas. This coastal area is known as a resort town along the 4 km, which is one of the most famous in the world.
Copacabana beach neighborhood packed with tourists that looks fun playing volleyball or football. The stalls are lined up along the beach offering drinks and snacks for tourists who want to enjoy the view of Copacabana.

3.Tijuca National Park
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 Tijuca National Park claimed to be the largest urban forest in the world. Covering an area of ​​32 square kilometers, the word "Tijuca" is derived from the Tupi language, which means swamp. Hundreds of species of plants and wildlife living in this forest, and unfortunately many of them are now threatened with extinction.
In 1961, the forest was declared a National Park. This forest has a number of tourist attractions, especially the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, waterfalls Cascatinha; mural painted by Candido Portinari; giant granite picnic table called the Mesa do Imperador.

4.Maracana Stadium
Football is the most important sport in Brazil and the Maracana Stadium is also one of the landmarks of Rio de Janeiro's most important. The stadium can hold almost 200,000 people when it opened in 1950.
However, this capacity is then reduced because of safety considerations audience. The stadium is undergoing refurbishment back in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and is currently Maracana able to accommodate 80,000 spectators, which makes referred to as the largest stadium in South America.

Also Read 12 Stadium 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

5.Lagoa
Most Famous Attractions In Rio De Janeiro
Lagoa is not only the most exclusive neighborhoods in the district of Zona Sul, but also the third most expensive neighborhood in South America. This area is also home to a large lagoon, known as the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
Along the 4 mile road that surrounds the lagoon is a favorite place for jogging and cycling. Cafes and restaurants have opened along the coast that offer views of the lagoon and a superb beach.

Well, That's 5 Most Famous Places In Rio De Janeiro. Interested to visit?