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.