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30 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
ArtRio, or Feira de Arte do Rio de Janeiro
An international Art Fair you should not miss while visiting Rio
Brazil's Independence Day
Freedom means a lot to Rio natives and they know how to celebrate it
Capybara Watching (Breeding Season)
In Rio, capybaras live in parks so you'll have an opportunity to watch baby capybaras play and socialize right in the middle of the city
Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird
Watching colourful Hummingbirds play and try to attract each other will make your day
Christmas Celebrations
Years of colonization and thousands of immigrants from around the world make the Christmas traditions in Rio so special
Bacalhau
A dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations
Futevôlei or Footvolley
A typical Brazilian game that will keep you having fun on the beach
Watching the Sunset
The atmosphere and the magnificent landscape of the city make Rio a perfect place to enjoy the sunset
Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival)
One of the best film festivals in South America
Festa da Iemanjá
The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda
Avocado
The super nutritious avocado will not only upgrade any sandwich or salad but is great in desserts too
Rio Carnival
Carnival is an essential part of life and a deep-rooted tradition in Rio
Guava or Goiaba
The dessert called "Romeo and Juliette" made of guava will help you understand what a perfect combination really means
Three-Toed Sloth Mating Season
The usually solitary sloths gather only for mating and this is when they're most active
Beach Season
The beaches of Rio are among the most famous in the world and there's a good reason for this
Football at Maracanã Stadium
If football is a religion for Brazilians and Pele is a god, then Maracanã is a temple
Carnival Street Food
Brazil is famous for its cuisine just as much as for its football. Carnival street snacks are a great way to get a quick taste
Passionfruit or Maracujá
Try passionfruit and become as passionate as the Brazilians
Dia de São Jorge
Saint George is the second most important saint for Cariocas and his holiday is celebrated with a lot of excitement
St. Sebastian's Day
Rio has its holiday not on the day of foundation, but on the day of the patron—St. Sebastian