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Rio de Janeiro (Rio) Brazil, South America . Rio. South Atlantic Ocean. CBD ‘Centro’. Copacabana. ‘Sul’. Barra – outer suburb. Rocinha – a favela. Rio – the city. CBD. ????. To R. To B. Landmarks: Sugar Loaf . Statue of Christ - Corcavado. Maracana. Niteroi Bridge.
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Rio de Janeiro (Rio) Brazil, South America. Rio South Atlantic Ocean
CBD‘Centro’ Copacabana ‘Sul’ Barra – outer suburb Rocinha – a favela
Rio – the city CBD ???? To R To B
Rocinha favela, crowded, lawless, no street plan, 150,000+ people
Barra – new outer suburb COUNTER-URBANISATION of the wealthy
The district of Barra da Tijuca is constantly growing. It has become Rio's newest center of business and leisure, with shopping malls, cinemas, excellent restaurants, offices and large national and multinational companies.
Barra da Tijuca is the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with 12 Km of clean and tropical green water.