Rio de Janeiro is a world-famous city on the south-east coast of Brazil. To the surprise of many, Rio is neither the capital of the country nor the largest city in Brazil. Nevertheless, Rio is generally regarded as the country's cultural capital and is nicknamed the Cidade Maravilhosa - "Marvelous City". With such a huge tourist infrastructure, holiday rentals in Rio de Janeiro are plentiful, and you should not have too hard a time finding some excellent serviced accommodation in this city.

The most popular and famous landmark in the city is the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado mountain. It is often included in lists of the new Seven Wonders of the World and is known worldwide. The statue is a highlight on any tour of the city and can be reached by via a small red train which travels up the mountain to the viewing area. Not only will you have great access to the statue from this area, but the views of the city from here are also spectacular. Many tour operators include the statue in their day tours, and are happy to pick you up from your Rio de Janeiro serviced apartment at the start of the day.

Probably the second most common trip to take from any Rio de Janeiro city centre (center) apartment is up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. This trip is undertaken in a cable car called the teleférico which runs every 20 minutes along the 1400 m long route. The view from the top of the mountain gives a spectacular view of the city on one side, and equally beautiful views of the South Atlantic on the other.

Another of the major reasons tourists choose to visit Rio de Janeiro is to experience the famous carnival. This festival is a visually spectacular event held before Lent every year and sees up to 2m people participating every day of the carnival. You may well have seen footage of this great spectacle on television but there is certainly nothing like seeing it in person with its samba, music and dance, parades and costumes. Needless to say, holiday apartments in Rio de Janeiro are hard to get hold of during this event, and should be booked well in advance.

Also very popular are the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, most famously Ipanema Beach. This famous beach is where locals and international tourists alike mingle, sunbathe and swim in the sea. There are many holiday lettings in Rio de Janeiro overlooking this, and other beaches.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Rio de Janeiro city centre.

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