Rio de Janeiro was the capital of the Portuguese Empire () and also of Brazil It is one of the major cities in Brazil located in the south eastern side of the country Rio de Janeiro's English version is 'River of January' It is popularly known as 'Rio'Map of rio de Janeiro attractions, neighborhoods and beaches Copacabana, Ipanema, Leme, Leblon and Barra are the main Rio de Janeiro's beaches and neighborhoods Restaurants, shopping and nightlife are especially located in Copacabana The Xrated and gay bars, the sex tourism, are also there At the northern extreme of Copacabana stands theRio de Janeiro/Galeão – Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (IATA GIG, ICAO SBGL), popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport, is the main airport serving Rio de Janeiro, BrazilIn 19, it was the country's fourthbusiest airport by passenger traffic It is named after the neighborhood of Galeão Praia do Galeão (Galleon Beach) is located in front of the...