5 Myths About Rio You Probably Thought Were True

Rio. Home of the Carnival, of Christ the Redeemer, a place fit for silent contemplation, adventurous getaways, and everything in between. It's a place that probably the vast majority of travelers want to visit at least once in their lifetime, preferably during the carnival season so they'll have all the pictures to show and all the stories to tell their friends. For such a bustling city and tourist destination, though, Rio is surrounded by a lot of mystery. There are many telling tall tales and rolling misconceptions about the city, some of which we'll try to bust below.