Updated on Dec.5, 2012
Rio de Janeiro, firmly anchored in the locals' passionate sense of belonging and in international curiosity, resists crises and remains, year in, year out, at the forefront of Brazil travel.
Rio is in the limelight as the city gets ready to be one of the 12 host cities in FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 (June 12 to July 13, 2014) and to host the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Attractions known worldwide, such as the Corcovado, have helped Rio achieve the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The most visited city in Brazil for leisure travel, Rio had its allure confirmed during Rio+20 - according to Embratur, polls carried out among visitors to the conference revealed that 97% of them intend to return.
