tourism in Rio DE Ganiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of the major tourist cities in the world and for the following reasons:
Because it offers the most famous images in Brazil, a country that is widely exotic, with a way of life "liberated", full of promise for the future and the economy.
Stunning beauty of its setting, and one of the finest harbors in the world - the Guanabara Bay - and a number of granite peaks, including the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado, which culminated in the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer.
After about 80 km from the beautiful sandy beaches, the most famous being the Copacabana and Ipanema more fashionable. These are perfect for people-watching (but not for bathing because of the waves in heavy Atlantic Ocean). The beach is a fashion parade, and in spite of beachwear is minimal, and is considered "naked" sunbathing by the visitors with disapproval. The need to look 'Cariocas "good is all important, so plastic surgery is not surprising is profitable industry. The use some beaches by certain social groups, or for a particular activity, such as Copacabana soccer, volleyball and Arpoador to surf the internet.
Dance rhythms uninhabited and extravagant costume parades of Carnival, one of the greatest shows on earth, which works to break down social barriers between rich and poor in a country where millions do not even earn $ 80 minimum wage month.
To complement these resources in the city has good infrastructure for transportation, including two major airports, and world-class hotels, which are concentrated in the Copacabana area. However, in spite of these resources, in the last quarter of the twentieth century Rio reached the later stages of the life cycle tourism region and began to suffer from a number of problems. These are connected to the lower Rio tourism demand, and the changing nature of this demand and competition from other, newer destinations. In addition, many of the problems in the city stems from the fact that not only was the Rio replaced the national capital of Brasilia, and the loss of political influence this entails, but also outperformed the Rio Sao Paulo trading center. At the same time still in the city as a magnet for a large influx of migrants from the rural poor, while the rugged terrain makes it difficult to carry out urban planning for growth. Apart from the slums (shanty towns on the slopes of the mountains), Rio is divided from the mountain range Serra da Carioca in the northern region (Zona Norte) and South Zone (Zona Sul), where most of the tourist attractions are located.
In response to these problems, and has embarked on a major Rio building renewal initiative. This fits perfectly with the Brazilian government's objectives of:
Create a modern and effective state
Reduction of social and regional disparities
Modernization of the economy
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