Rio is nicknamed Cidade Maravilhosa (the Marvelous City) for the undeniable fact that it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Built next to a golden coastline and flanked by granite peaks, the unique combination of nature meets urban civilization is sensational. read more
There is a degree of truth to this, especially in terms of the rivalry between the Cariocas (people from the city of Rio de Janeiro) and Paulistas (residents of São Paulo). The stereotype goes that Cariocas are friendly, easy-going, lazy and always late (probably because they’re on the beach), while Paulistas are colder, fast-paced, workaholics and perpetually stressed. read more