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2. Rio de Janeiro

The mere mention of the city brings images of sun, sea and samba in one’s mind. Thanks to the excellent location, Rio de Janeiro is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

This city will impress you with its long sandy beaches that are a paradise for lovers of sea, sun and fun. Excellent cuisine and genuine smiles of locals, will make you feel like you are in paradise. Although it has a large number of cultural and historical monuments, it is more known for its spectacular natural environment, beaches, and one and only carnival in Rio, that is held 40 days before Eastern fast (from Wednesday to Saturday). It is incredible place with passion for life, and you have to visit it at least once in your lifetime.