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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A dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations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

Hang Gliding
Enjoy a panoramic view of Rio while flying above it

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

Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico
A whole tropical ecosystem in one park

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

Cycling
A fast and economical way to explore Cidade Maravilhosa—the Marvellous City

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