Rio de Janeiro ? the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) or just ?Rio?- is so well known for its breathtaking setting beneath the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain and even more famous Sugar Loaf Mountain that it barely needs any introduction. Even so, any visitor lucky enough to fly over the city on a clear day will still be awestruck by the sight of this ever-growing metropolis spread along the narrow stretch of land and the sea and extending even further to the west. | 
