Rio de Janeiro is a colorful city lined with a long stretch of magnificent beaches. The city is most famous for its annual Carnival that’s held in the weeks before Ash Wednesday. If you plan to stay in one of our Rio de Janeiro hotels during the festivities of Carnival, you should book well in advance. Other popular sightseeing excursions include a cable car ride up Sugar Loaf, a cog train up Corcovado and a drive through the tropical jungle of Tijuca.