Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant city steeped in history and culture, enchants visitors from around the globe. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, Rio served as the
February is the perfect time to run away from home and enjoy a great hotel stay, whether it s high in the mountains of Zermatt or down on a beach in Rio.
Its frenetic carnival – taking place in 2024 between 9-17 February – and New Year’s Eve celebrations may be legendary but Rio’s allure goes way beyond these signature events.
CITY GUIDES: It’s a beautiful city best known for its lively Carnival, but James Litston discovers how much more there is to enjoy during a Rio city break