A Brief Overview of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro is one of the most exciting cities in the world, a place everyone wants to visit. The city is called “cidade maravilhosa” or marvelous city and is worldwide famous for its incredibly beautiful nature, amazing beaches, samba, football and city's landmarks. Rio is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere. It is located on the South Atlantic coast and is the second-most populous municipality in Brazil. The popul