Rio de Janeiro

Beaches, peaks and samba in the streets

Overall score

8.07

Ranked #44 of 100 cities worldwide.

Strongest at nature.

Granite peaks rise straight out of the Atlantic above famous beaches. Rio's setting is arguably the most dramatic of any big city.

The breakdown

Food8.0

Culture8.0

Nature9.5

Nightlife9.1

Walkability6.2

Value7.6

Best time to go

December – March

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