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A dish originally made by Vikings that became a traditional component of Brazilian Christmas celebrations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