Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Rio moves at a pace that suits families: mornings at Copacabana, cable car up Sugar Loaf, and evenings at Confeitaria Colombo, an 1894 belle-epoque cafe that children remember for the mirrors and chandeliers as much as the pastries. The Selaron Stairs in Lapa are the kind of local landmark that manages to be both famous and genuinely atmospheric. Ipanema and Leblon, covered in the Neighbourhoods guide, offer calmer beach alternatives to Copacabana for families watching younger kids. FamiVentura covers Rio with guides to its iconic landmarks, neighborhood food, and day trips along the Costa Verde.