Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer at opening

First cog train to Corcovado.

Churrasco Sunday lunch

Rodízio done right in Botafogo.

Copacabana dawn swim

Posto 5 before the crowds.

Favela culture tour

Vidigal with a local guide.

Feijoada Saturday in Rio

Black beans, farofa, caipirinha. Beach nap after.

Feira Hippie Sunday

Ipanema's craft fair.

Hang glide off Pedra Bonita

Land on São Conrado sand.

Lapa samba night

Street party under the arches.

Maracanã matchday

Fla-Flu with 70,000 fans.

Rio beachfront half

Copacabana to Ipanema at dawn, coconut water at every km.

Samba school rehearsal

Mangueira quadra night, tourists welcome, drums physical.

Selarón steps climb

215 tiled steps, both flags, morning light best.

Sunset at Sugarloaf Mountain

Cable car up, city and bay turning gold. Stay for the lights.

Tijuca waterfall hike

Forest falls in the city.

Two Brothers sunrise hike

Vidigal's twin peaks at dawn.

Christ the Redeemer at opening

First cog train to Corcovado.

Churrasco Sunday lunch

Rodízio done right in Botafogo.

Feijoada Saturday in Rio

Black beans, farofa, caipirinha. Beach nap after.

Samba school rehearsal

Mangueira quadra night, tourists welcome, drums physical.