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Visit:Rio De Janeiro!

Places to Visit in Rio de Janeiro

There are many sights to see within the city, including:

Christ the Redeemer Statue welcomes all visitors to the city

Copacabana beach, a sprawling, popular spot amongst visitors and locals

Sugarloaf Mountain, a well-liked spot for rock climbers. The peak juts above the skyline of Rio

Climate

The climate in Rio de Janeiro is a tropical savanna climate. The city receives much rainfall, typically from December to March. Because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean coast, sea breezes keep the temperature relatively moderate year round. Highs during the summer can reach up to the high 90s °F to low 100s °F but quickly cools down.The city can be quite humid.

LandscapesRio de Janeiro’s landscape is unique and diverse.

The city has many highlands and plateaus, which average about 4000 feet in height. Additionally, the city is covered with uplands near the coast.

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VegetationMuch of Rio de Janeiro used to be covered with a lot of tropical forests. Much of the land fell prey to urbanization and deforestation. A lot of the city was cleared out for plantations, mainly sugar cane and coffee.

The Floresta da Tijuca is the largest “urban” forest in the world. It borders many neighborhoods and barrios, creating natural borders and city lines. It was declared a national forest in 1961.

The land is marshy, allowing for many different plants and animals to live.

The Floresta da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro is a city close to the coastline

Topography Much of Rio de Janeiro is atop a geographical arrangement called the “Brazilian Crystal Basement.” It is composed of rocks and granite. The structure has gone through many tectonic movements, creating many rocky hills, mountains, and valleys in the city.

The lands of Rio de Janeiro can be split up into three categories:

1. The Coastal lowlands

2. The Coastal elevations

3. The highlands (mountains)

The majority of Rio de Janeiro is located in the highlands region. There are a few mountain chains located in the area, including the Serra do Mar and the Serra de Mantiqueira.

The highest point in the city is called Pico das Agulhas, or Black Needles Peak (pictured below).

References:• Cox, Wendell. The Evolving Urban Form: Rio de Janeiro. (2013). The New Geography. Retrieved from http://www.newgeography.com/content/003438-the-evolving-urban-form-rio-de-janeiro

References:• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. National Geographic. Retrieved from http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/rio-de-janeiro-brazil/