What places should I visit in Rio de Janeiro?

You can't miss Christ the Redeemer statue. It is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft)  Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. The view is breathtaking.

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a charming neighborhood surrounded by trendy boutiques, affordable  cafés and restaurants. You should take a walk around the Lagoon.

Maracanã Stadium is located in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. If you are a soccer (or football) fan,  you should try to watch a classic Flamengo x Fluminense, mostly known as Fla x Flu.

Ipanema Beach became widely known by the song  "The girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.