Rio is located in Brazil, it is a huge seaside city, famed for all of its tourist attractions , great tasting foods and festivals. Founded in 1565 by the portuguese, later in 1763 it became the capital city of Brazil. Rio is the 2nd largest city in brazil, the 6th largest city in the americas, and the world's thirty fifth largest city by population. Rio De Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival, samba, bossa nova and balneario beaches such as bara da tijuca, copacabana, ipanema , and Leblon. In addition to the beaches, some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue Christ the redeemer, Corcovado mountain, named one of the new seven wonders of the world,
