About Rio De Janeiro
Samba, sun, and stunning landscapes – Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant and exciting destination that offers visitors a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Rio’s extensive coastline offers two of the world’s most famous white-sand beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema, both located in the city’s south zone. Copacabana, with its iconic black and white wave-patterned mosaic boardwalks, also boasts an effervescent nightlife with its bars and restaurants. Ipanema, adjacent to Copacabana, is marked by a pattern change in the boardwalk. Most famous for the song “The Girl from Ipanema,” this beach has a vibrant surf culture and is home to Arpoador Rock, a popular area to gather to watch the sun set.
Along with the beaches, Rio’s jungle-clad mountains add to the unique beauty. Tijuca Forest is one of the largest urban forests in the world. Here you can experience the flora and fauna of Rio. Formed by grand mountains, caves, waterfalls, and waterfalls, the forest is an example of how nature can live in harmony with a city.
Not to be missed are the icon of the city, the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, and amazing views from the cable car that connects Urca and Sugar Loaf mountains.
As Rio de Janeiro is the heart of samba, experience the city’s samba nightlife in the city’s original Bohemian neighborhood called Lapa.
You can also take a fascinating tour of the Carnaval Experience. Here you will get a behind-the-scenes look at Carnival inside this samba school’s workshops for the extravagant costumes and floats.
The ISHRS 2026 World Congress will take place in the popular neighborhood known as Barra da Tijuca, a newer area characterized by high-rise luxury apartments that underwent much development when the 2016 Olympics came to Rio. This area is known for its beautiful 17 kilometer stretch of white sand beaches, surf culture, sand sports, sunbathing and features various bars and kiosks along the beach. Located in the western zone of the city, Barra da Tijuca offers leisure and cultural options along with a variety of entertainment, and large shopping malls such as Barra Shopping Mall which offers over 700 stores and dining options. Avenida Olegário Maciel is the main hotspot for nightlife, featuring high-energy bars, live music, and diverse restaurants. Avenida do Pepê, located near the beach, features trendy restaurants.
Many visitors add on extras days to venture to these other Brazilian destinations:
- Iguazu Falls, ranked among the largest water falls in the world and located at the triple border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
- Amazon Rainforest, for an unforgettable journey to the world’s largest tropical rainforest, famed for its biodiversity.
- Bonito, an ecotourism destination known for its Blue Lake Cave.
- Búzios, a former fishing village that is now a popular beach resort destination.
- Paraty, a charming coastal colonial town with mountains, beaches, secret islands, and a national park nearby.
With its stunning beaches, lively culture, and breathtaking scenery, Rio de Janeiro promises an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Day Tours & Pre/Post Trips
Considering booking your tours and pre/post trips through Blumar Congress & Events, the Official Travel Agency of the ISHRS 2026 World Congress.
Blumar offers day tours, pre-post trip options, flight reservations, and airport transfers and can customize tours and trips to meet your interests and availability.
E-mail at: ishrs2026@blumar.com.br
Phone/WhatsApp at: (+ 55 21) 99114 4780
For more information on things to do in and around Rio, visit the Visit Rio website and also view their Rio Pocket Guide.