Rio de Janeiro
- States
- Brazil
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2012
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- -22.9477777778, -43.2913888889
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 1100
- WH Site
- 1100
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural harmony. This site features dramatic mountains, lush forests, and iconic beaches seamlessly integrated with the city’s urban fabric, including landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach. Celebrated as the first urban landscape honored by UNESCO for its natural setting, it reflects the unique interplay between human development and the environment, shaping Rio’s vibrant identity.
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📍 Location Map
Points (4)
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• Carioca Mountain range - Tijuca National Park and Botanic Gardens
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• Mouth of Guanabara Bay and Manmade Shorelines – Flamengo Park, Historic Forts of Niterói, Sugar Loaf Natural Monument Copacabana Seafront
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• Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea - Tijuca National Park
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• Tijuca Forest, Pretos Forros and Covanca – Tijuca National Park