25 Photos That Prove Rio De Janeiro is the Most Beautiful City in South America at Night
View from Gavea |© Alex MacDowell / WikiCommons
11 May 2017
From rugged, forest-carpeted peaks to golden, idyllic beaches, Rio de Janeiro’s natural wonders are bewitching during the day. Yet at night, the city’s icons become silhouetted against dramatic skies as urban life twinkles and illuminates the after-hour activity. Here are 25 photos that prove Rio is South America’s most beautiful city at night.
The Views From the Sugarloaf Are Spectacular at Night
Sugarloaf at night | © Nan Palmero/Flickr
From Whichever Angle
Sugarloaf at night | ©Mark Goble/WikiCommons
Rio Effortlessly Mixes Urban Life With Natural Beauty
From Mirante Marta Dona | ©Rosino/WikiCommons
It Also Has Extraordinary Sunsets
Sunset at Ipanema | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
Rio’s Stadiums Are Even More Impressive at Night
Maracana in Rio | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
Rio Celebrates the Most Incredible New Year’s Eve at Copacabana
New Year's Eve at Copacabana | © dhani b|Riotur/Flickr
It Also Has Breathtaking Views Like This One From Corcovado
View from Corcovado | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
Christmas Time in Rio de Janeiro is Magical
Christmas in Rio de Janeiro | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
Rio’s Architecture Dazzles at Night
Municipal theatre | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
As Does its Coastlines
Rio's coastline at Flamengo | ©Pedro Kirilos.Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
The Parties at Night in Rio Are Sensational
Rock in Rio | ©Eliane Carvalho|Riotur/Flickr
Gaze in Awe at Rio’s Skyline at Night
Vidigal at night | ©chensiyuan/WikiCommons
Rio Has Breathtaking Viewpoints at Night
View from Gavea | © Alex MacDowell / WikiCommons
It Also Has a Beautiful Natural Lake That Lights When it Gets Dark…
Lagoa at night | © Rosino/WikiCommons
…and Becomes Even More Incredible When it’s Night Time
Lagoa | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
Christ the Redeemer is Spellbinding, Whether He is Casting His Gaze Over Disappearing Day…
Christ the Redeemer | ©Alexandre Macieira|Riotur.Visit.Rio/Flickr
…or Overlooking Copacabana’s Firework Show
Christ the Redeemer and fireworks | © dhani b|Riotur/Flickr
Rio’s Landscapes at Dusk Are Pretty Amazing
Sugarloaf | ©Donatas Dabravolskas/WikiCommons
So is This Jaw-Dropping Aerial View Over Rio
Aerial view of Rio | ©A. Duarte/Flickr
Rio’s City Center at Night is Striking
City centre at night | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
These Views Are Truly One of a Kind
View towards Rio | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
Rio’s Coastline is Ridiculously Stunning at Night
Rio's coastline | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
Arpoador in Rio Becomes Dramatic at Night
Arpoador at night | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
This Moody Skyline From Leblon
Skyline in Leblon | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
With Two of Rio’s Major Icons—Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf—in One, Epic Shot, This Sums Up Just Why Rio de Janeiro is the Most Beautiful City in South America at Night
Iconic landmarks | ©Edmir Silvestre/Flickr
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