Now that I've got your attention...

Hot nights, hot sights, Rio de Janeiro is guaranteed to melt anyone's heart in 5 seconds flat.

Although I'm a die hard SF native through and through, one glance of the view of Lagoa with its white sand shore and the Christ perched on the hill, Rio takes my breath away.

Sadly, due to my super busy schedule until the end of the year, I doubt I'll see it again before my trip back home. With that said, let me accompany you on  an insider's tour. Put on your newly acquired Havaianas, beach hat, and sunscreen and come along with me!

Cheers~ Lorena

Top 10 reasons why Rio de Janeiro is worth visiting

1. The south zone beaches: Copacabana

 

 

 

(After a day at the beach)

 

 

2. Ipanema

3. Leblon

4. Lapa arches and neighborhood

5. Christ the Redeemer ( one of the new seven wonders of the world)

6. The night clubs with Rio Scenarium as a must see

 

 

7. Parque Lage

 

 

8. Reveillon or New Year's Eve Celebration

 

 

9. Carnival

 

 

 

 

10. Bossa Nova, Samba, and Pagode

 

 

(Some images are take from other sources)