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Founded on March 1 of 1565 by Estácio de Sá, the city of Rio de Janeiro was born with the purpose of consolidating the Portuguese presence in Guanabara Bay and protecting the territory from french invaders. Initially named São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, it was named after the then emperor of Portugal, Dom Sebastião. As for the rest of the city’s name, it was given because when the first Portuguese landed in Guanabara Bay on January 1, 1502, they thought it was a large river. The Guanabara region (which in the Tupi-Guarani language means “bosom of the sea”) was inhabited mostly by Tupinambá indians, who were called “cariocas”, the name given to those born in the city to this day.
Over the years, what is now known as Rio de Janeiro gradually acquired greater political, economic and cultural relevance in the country, becoming one of its most important and well-known cities. This is evident from the fact that the city became the country’s capital between 1763 and 1960, when Brasília became the new federal capital.
Despite having given up the position of national capital, the city is one of the most well-known in the world, being the second most popular destination in the country for foreign visitors. Owner of one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Christ the Redeemer, the city draws attention for its peculiar combination of natural landscapes and urban space. Owner of the largest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca Forest, Rio offers attractions for both nature lovers and those who appreciate its urban richness. Places like Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Pedra da Gávea, share space in the imagination of visitors with a preserved historic center that maintains elements of colonial architecture.
Just like the Brazilian people, Rio’s multifaceted culture is the result of a mixture of influences from the black, indigenous and European ethnic matrices. This richness is present in one of the great expressions of national identity: music. Whether it’s the rhythm of bossa nova or the beats of the samba circles found in all four corners of the city, Rio’s rhythms are known worldwide as a cultural expression of its identity. The crowning glory of this cultural spectacle takes place every year during Carnival, when the city sees its streets taken over by a multitude of parades of so-called “Carnival blocks” that show off their vibrant colors and danceable rhythms. To round off the festivities, at the Sambódromo, the samba schools parade in a competition for the top title of queen of Rio’s carnival.
The city is also known for its sports tradition, having hosted the 2016 Olympic Games, whose mark is still present in the Olympic boulevard created in the center of Rio. There, in front of the Candelaria Church, you’ll find the 12-meter diameter Olympic pyre that was lit during the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games. The city also hosted two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014.
It’s impossible not to feel Rio’s unique and contagious energy. Visiting the city and uncovering its secrets allows us to understand why it bears the title of Wonderful City.