RIO
The largest country in South America at over 8.51 million square kilometers, the land of football obsession, samba, Rio Carnival, and amazing beaches. It is the host of the largest rain forest in the world (the Amazon represents 50 percent of the world remaining rain forests). Unfortunately, I only had a chance to visit Rio and Iguazu Falls in my trip (Check Iguazu section). I think - you may disagree - that Rio is the most photogenic city in Latin America. Despite the security and safety concerns in Rio, the vibe and “l’ambiance” are like no other city I have visited in Latin America.