According to the Cariocas, Rio de Janeiro's locals, God made the Earth in six days and spent the seventh sipping coconuts on Copacabana Beach. Brace yourself for revelry in all its forms: dancing at street parties, hiking to cascading waterfalls, devouring endless churrascaria and cheering at rowdy football matches — all played out to a lively samba beat. Just steps away from the city bustle lies the Tijuca forest — a world away from Rio’s famous fiesta atmosphere. As far as football tours go, it’s simply the best. Sample Brazilian cuisineFoodies mustn’t leave Rio without devouring feijoada, a simmering stew of meat and beans that forms Brazil’s national dish.
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