3. Escadaria Selaron

Thanks to Jorge Selaron nowadays Rio has a new tourist attraction. It was created in 1990 by the artist and presently draws attention of many people. The creator died in 2013, but till his death he covered a long flight of steps facing his house using colorful pottery, tiles and mirrors. The mosaic represents all colors of the Brazilian flag. It all started when Selaron first used broken tiles taken from demolitions of old buildings and construction sites. People loved the idea and helped the artist by bringing him tiles and pottery from all around the globe. The famous 250 steps have pieces from over sixty countries. Being a popular film spot, the steps were once recorded in Rio’s 2016 Olympic video.

4. Ipanema and Leblon

Ipanema and Leblon are two great beaches. They are separated by the Jardim de Ala – the canal that drains the lagoon called Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The place is adjusted for tourists. There’re lots of restaurants, cafes and luxurious hotels. Ipanema and Leblon are also two districts with a rich cultural life, cinemas, avant-garde theater and art galleries. Every Sunday locals open an antiques market. Pick any of the crafts sold there, listen to music, observe art and taste local foods – let your vacation be full of new sensations.